October 22, 2024

Ohio State football: Buckeyes lead Big Ten in 10 categories, nipping at Alabama in advanced stats

With Ohio State football taking the week off, we will be taking a look at what the Buckeyes have done so far this season.  We begin today with a look at how Ohio State (6-0) stacks up against the rest of the Big Ten and the nation from a numbers standpoint. >>LAST GAME: Buckeyes overpower Michigan State | Photos | Takeaways Later this week we will bring you coach Ryan Day’s take on the first half of the season as well as our own. 1. Ohio State ranks in the national top 10 in 20 statistical categories.  Day’s team is No. 1 in the country in first downs and blocked kicks.  Expand the scope to the top 10 and the list grows exponentially: The Buckeyes are No. 2 in tackles for loss (10.2 per game) and No. 3 in sacks (4.67 per game), total defense (234.0 yards per game), rushing offense (288.5…

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