COLUMBUS, Ohio — One year ago, Ohio State football’s defense was seen by many as the unit holding the Buckeyes back from the upper tier of college football. In 2019, the Buckeyes’ top-ranked defense stifled all varieties of offense challenges throughout the Big Ten Conference season. All 11 of Ohio State’s defensive starters and one reserve were recognized with All-Big Ten honors, including four first-team selections. Defensive end Chase Young, cornerback Jeff Okudah and safety Jordan Fuller were all first-team choices of both the coaches and media. Linebacker Malik Harrison was selected first team by the coaches and second team by the media. PLAYER POS. SCHOOL AJ. Epenesa DL Iowa Joe Gaziano (coaches) DL Northwestern Chase Young DL Ohio State Kenny Willekes (media) DL Michigan State Yetur Gross-Matos DL Penn State Malik Harrison (coaches) LB Ohio State Micah Parsons LB Penn State Zach Baun LB Wisconsin Dale Harding (media) LB…
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