Ohio State’s first game against Oregon was the defense’s worst game of the season by far, but the Buckeyes are confident their improvement will show in next week’s rematch.
Check out some footage from the start of Ohio State’s Friday practice as the Buckeyes prepare for their trip to Los Angeles to play Oregon in next week’s Rose Bowl.
Jim Knowles took issue with the roughing the passer call against Kenyatta Jackson Jr. that wiped out a Davison Igbinosun interception against Tennessee.
College GameDay is set to cover its fifth Ohio State game of the season – more than any other school – when the Buckeyes clash with Oregon in the Rose Bowl.
Jim Knowles says JT Tuimoloau "does everything" for Ohio State and Denzel Burke is "always going to bounce back" as the cornerback looks for a better second outing vs. Oregon.
Limiting big plays, sacking the quarterback, avoiding turnovers and running the ball in the second half are four key areas where Ohio State can improve in its rematch with Oregon.
Oregon coach Dan Lanning believes Ohio State played its best game of the season against Tennessee and expects changeups from both teams in their second meeting.
Ohio State's D-line has drawn one holding penalty this season, Jeremiah Smith gets snubbed for the national freshman of the year award and Bodpegn Miller visits Ethiopia.
Top-35 offensive lineman Darius Gray includes Ohio State in his list of top schools and former Ohio State running back target Justice Haynes transfers to Michigan.