Malik Harrison and Chase Young guided the Buckeyes in a critical win over Penn State.Jay LaPrete/Associated Press When the worst defensive season in school history happens during a 13-1 campaign, that’s not a horrible reality. Nevertheless, the final year of Urban Meyer’s tenure left Ohio State in an uncomfortable spot. Less than 12 months later, the Buckeyes are back to looking like one of the premier national championship contenders. Behind this defense, it’s fully deserved. On a day when the Buckeyes’ tremendous offense faltered—and avoided a Justin Fields injury scare—Ryan Day’s squad received a superb showing from the opposite unit at Ohio Stadium. The defense ensured a 28-17 victory over No. 8 Penn State, helping OSU improve to 11-0 and lock up a place in the Big Ten Championship Game for the third straight year. Penn State managed 64 yards on 25 snaps and trailed 14-0 at halftime. The Nittany…
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