© Provided by Buckeyes Now on FanNation Ohio State’s defense could be a concern following the 2023 season, according to ESPN. Until proven otherwise, Ohio State should remain a Big Ten contender even with changes coming to the conference. Could all that change with limited defensive help? ESPN still considers the Buckeyes to have one of the better defenses in college football, but the numbers are trending downward entering 2023. In a recent article, ESPN listed Ohio State as the No. 21-ranked defensive unit in its future power rankings, noting that regression has set in on the recruiting side when landing premier prospects. The unit has regressed for most of coach Ryan Day’s tenure, although it showed clear improvement last season, especially on third down, before breakdowns in losses to Michigan and Georgia. For Day, a coach who has taken the quarterback position to historic heights in Columbus, the primary…
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