Ohio State Football Defense

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Ohio State’s defense is officially awake — and its CFP dominance is just beginning

The Buckeyes came into the day already leading the nation in defense, allowing just 4.06 yards per play. The Ducks were the only team this season that had averaged even five yards a play on them, going for 7.63 in October. Wednesday night, it was only 3.9.

Reuters · 19h

Ohio State, Notre Dame open as favorites in CFP semifinals

If the semifinals unfold the way Las Vegas sees it happening, Ohio State and Notre Dame will play for the College Football Playoff national title.

NBC Sports · 1d

Ohio State, Texas advance to CFP semifinals

Nicole Auerbach breaks down Ohio State's dominant win over Oregon and Texas' scare against Arizona State before previewing the semifinal matchup between the Buckeyes and Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl.

Evaluating Ohio State football’s 41-21 Oregon in Rose Bowl

buckeyeswire.usatoday on MSN · 2d

Ohio State football's lockdown defense will be focal point in Rose Bowl

Ohio State football’s offense throttled Oregon last time both teams took the field, but its defense must step up in a big way.

USA Today · 7d

How Ohio State football's defense regrouped after Oregon exposed them in October

Ohio State's defense has regrouped since its 32-31 loss to Oregon in October. Now the unit is hungry for a rematch in the CFP quarterfinals.

Hosted on MSN · 7h

10 takeaways from No. 1 Oregon football’s loss to No. 8 Ohio State in College Football Playoff quarterfinal at Rose Bowl

No. 1 Oregon lost to No. 8 Ohio State 41-21 Wednesday night in a College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Rose Bowl. Here are 10 takeaways from the game as the Ducks (13-1) enter the offseason. 1) Disappointment,

Austin American-Statesman1d

Ohio State football's defense gets redemption after struggles in earlier Oregon game

PASADENA, Calif. – His fiancee at his side, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles beamed as he walked to the Ohio State bus.

College football national title odds: Ohio State nearly an even-money favorite ahead of Texas, Notre Dame, Penn State

Ohio State is the clear favorite to win the national title and has looked the part in two Playoff games. Will the Buckeyes ...

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Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes: Preview, How to Watch, Betting Odds

As the Texas Longhorns look to punch their ticket back to Atlanta and play for a national championship for the first time since 2009, they will face an Ohio Sta ...

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FAST FACTS, BETTING ODDS: Defense Anchors College Football Semifinalists

Bettors seeking insight into how to wager on the semifinal matchups can look at key statistics in several categories, ...

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Penn State’s elite run defense vs. Notre Dame’s three-headed rushing attack and other key matchups for the Orange Bowl

When No. 6 seed Penn State and No. 7 seed Notre Dame meet in Miami Gardens on Jan. 9 in the College Football Playoff semifinals at the Orange Bowl (7:30 p.m., ESPN), two of the best defenses in ...

Columbus Dispatch12d

Bottom line: How did Ohio State football grade out vs Tennessee?

The humbling loss to Michigan raised plenty of doubts about the Ohio State football team. Those criticisms were ...

Analysis: A month after Ohio State football hit nadir, Buckeyes look poised to win it all

Analysis: A month after its head-scratching loss to Michigan, Ohio State is two victories from a national title it looks ...

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Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's Quote on Oregon's Defense Recirculates After Win

The Buckeyes beat Oregon, 41-21, in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday night in a surprisingly lopsided game that put their offensive ...

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