COLUMBUS, Ohio — The biggest player on Ohio State football’s defense has been its biggest catalyst through two games. Pulling running backs to the ground with one arm. Driving offensive linemen deep into the backfield. Flattening mobile quarterbacks as they try to escape his bull rush. Tommy Togiai was as surprised as anyone to hear his final stat line in a breakout performance at Penn State last Saturday. But the defensive tackle from Idaho could feel himself making a tangible impact. “Energy spreads throughout the defense, once someone on the D line can make a play — especially sacks,” Togiai said. “I just tried to bring energy, bring that motor — just try to really drive the defense.” Ohio State safely expected Togiai to graduate from rotational depth to reliable starter. The 6-2, 300-pound junior previously impressed behind the scenes with his sheer strength while playing solid reserve snaps behind…
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