Ohio State's Red-Zone Defense Shined in the First Half Against Oklahoma

The Oklahoma offense got its chunk plays in the first half, but the Silver Bullets held strong when their backs were against the wall.

On their first drive, the Sooners marched the ball down the field with relative ease until they got inside the Ohio State 20 yard line – then the Buckeyes held strong. Beginning with a clutch pass breakup from Gareon Conley, Ohio State stalled Oklahoma to force a field goal attempt, which the Sooners clanked off the upright.

In the second quarter, Sooners' receiver A.D. Miller broke loose for a 36-yard reception, but stumbled just short of the goal line. A few moments later, Jalyn Holmes and Malik Hooker combined for a sack, and Oklahoma had to settle for a field goal.

Outside the red zone, Ohio State has two interceptions including a pick six from Jerome Baker – the defenses fourth of the season.

The Oklahoma offense eventually found pay dirt, scoring the first touchdown on this Buckeye defense in nearly 10 quarters, but is far from "lighting up" this secondary.

Ohio State leads 35-17 at the half and has the option to receive to start the third quarter.