November 23, 2024

How can the Buckeyes beat Indiana? Three keys for Ohio State football's season opener

Here are three keys for No. 3 Ohio State against Indiana on Saturday: Ohio State’s Jesse Mirco punts against Indiana last season. Prepare for slow start For as one-sided as this matchup looks on paper, it’s possible the Buckeyes will have kinks to sort out in the early going, as they did in previous season openers that pitted them on the road against Big Ten competition. Ohio State trailed at Minnesota in 2021 and Indiana in 2017 at halftime before pulling ahead in the third and fourth quarters. If a similar situation arises in Bloomington, the Buckeyes should remain unfazed, make adjustments and handle their business against a four-touchdown underdog. Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau (44) and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Taron Vincent (6) bring down Indiana Hoosiers quarterback Donaven McCulley (0) during the second quarter of a NCAA Division I football game between the Indiana Hoosiers…

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