November 19, 2024

How Jack Sawyer, J.T. Tuimoloau and the rest of Ohio State’s defense graded vs. Michigan


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State has lost three straight rivalry games thanks to Michigan doing something no one else has been able to do this season. The Buckeyes hadn’t given up more than 17 points all season, but the Wolverines were constantly able to move the ball on their way to a 30-24 win. That includes scoring on six of their seven final drives. The performance was the most any team has tested the OSU defense all season long, and despite forcing Michigan to work for every yard, the Wolverines proved capable of doing so. Pro Football Focus grades still suggest that there were a few defensive players who put together quality days. That starts with Michael Hall Jr. and Jack Sawyer. Hall posted a grade of 84.7 while being a constant presence in the backfield as a pass rusher even if he didn’t record a sack. Sawyer recorded Ohio…

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