September 20, 2024

Cornerbacks setting tone for revived Ohio State defense

Of course multiple changes have contributed to the rise of the Buckeyes, but is there any indicator that best represents the change in the unit from last season?  >>RELATED: Michigan State up next for 4th-ranked Buckeyes Jeff Hafley pointed to the physical play of cornerbacks Jeffrey Okudah and Damon Arnette.  “When you get corners who trigger like Jeff and Damon do, then you better look out because that means you’ve got a pretty tough team,” Hafley said excitedly this week. “They are selling out to hit people, and it’s fun to watch.” Okudah has 16 tackles, including one for loss, and three interceptions while Arnette has nine tackles and one pick. They’ve both been credited with three pass breakups.  Shaun Wade, who plays cornerback, safety and nickelback, has two tackles for loss among his nine stops, and he has broken up four passes.  Okudah picked off a pair of passes last…

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