RJ Young FOX Sports National College Football Analyst This is the best defense Ohio State has fielded since 2019, but this is Marvin Harrison Jr.’s team. The Buckeyes defense held Penn State to just 2.8 yards per play in Saturday’s 20-12 victory at Ohio Stadium. [This is a different kind of Ohio State team, and that’s OK] To begin the game, both defenses stood up on money downs: The teams combined to go 1-for-8 on third down in the first quarter. ADVERTISEMENT But while Ohio State found a way to move the ball, the Buckeyes defense held Penn State in check and dominated the Nittany Lions on third down. Penn State was 1-for-16 on third down and didn’t convert that one until their final attempt down 20-6 late in the fourth quarter. Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar was held to just 18-of-42 for 191 yards. Penn State rushed for just…
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