"I think it's a huge learning experience for a lot of guys," - Ohio State co-defensive coordinator Alex Grinch after the 77-31 win over Oregon State.
Coming into the 2018 season opener, a number of questions remained about the Buckeye defense. Would the linebacker unit improve from the year before? Can they replace three NFL-caliber defensive linemen? Who would replace Damon Webb at safety opposite Jordan Fuller?
While the excitement over Dwayne Haskins' debut at quarterback and the drama of the coaching staff may have overshadowed these issues last Saturday in Ohio Stadium, it's clear that each of those questions remains largely unanswered.