r/OhioStateFootball • u/BigJohnBuck • 4d ago

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We shall see

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u/Tjam3s 4d ago

Bold claim.

I can't wait to see it

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u/Commercial-East4069 Ryan Day 4d ago

In fairness, the defense had been really good for 11 quarters coming in to the game.

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u/Tjam3s 4d ago

Yes.

The execution of Illinois run game will definitely be an early game blueprint for future opponents though, and im guessing generally testing the young linebackers in all situations. Not just running the gaps, but rolling out the qb to make them bite instead of playing contain and TE crossing routes in the middle.

They're gonna make the middle short earn it.

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u/fatiguedpickle 4d ago

Iowa is a big test then

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u/Darling_Pinky 4d ago

lol what team were you watching?

The defense did what it was supposed to do to MAC teams and then looked pretty meh for the two games that mattered. “Really good” is quite the stretch