March 14, 2025

Ohio State football midseason analysis: Buckeyes better than advertised but much left to do

COLUMBUS —  So far, so good for Ohio State football in 2019?  That might be an understatement.  The Buckeyes (6-0) entered the season expecting to be contenders again – that’s life in Columbus – but facing plenty of questions, beginning with new head coach Ryan Day.  >>RELATED: Where Buckeyes stand compared to Big Ten, nation after six games He has passed every test so far, as has his team, though bigger ones await as the days get shorter and the stakes get higher in the Big Ten and beyond.  With the Buckeyes off this week, let’s assess what they have done and what is on the horizon:  It all starts with a dominant front on both sides of the ball.  Ohio State’s defensive line is typically good, particularly with the addition of coach Larry Johnson to the mix in 2014, but this unit was expected to excel thanks to the return of…

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