COLUMBUS, Ohio – It’s a mark of Ohio State’s dominance that the recurring question over the last few weeks has been what might happen when the Buckeyes found themselves in a tight spot. Or perhaps: If they found themselves in a tight spot. All season long, they’ve looked like the nation’s most complete bunch, and maybe its best. But as blowout followed blowout followed blowout, first-year coach Ryan Day had a nagging concern: “Maybe it’s been a little too easy at times,” the coach figured. “This was hard today.” Finally, it was. In a 28-17 win against Penn State, the Buckeyes were finally challenged. On a cold, wet afternoon, the adversity was largely of their own making. But in fumbling away a blowout, they might have proved something at least as important. We’ve seen the flash. Ohio State’s got grit, too. “We showed the nation that we’re real,” sophomore receiver…
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