Ohio State’s defense last season was incredibly inconsistent, and at times really bad, in almost every facet of the game. Time and time again they allowed huge chunk run plays, getting fully exposed after allowing 340 rushing yards to Maryland. The passing game wasn’t much better, as Rondale Moore was quick to exploit with his 170-yard receiving performance in the Buckeyes’ lone loss to Purdue. However, by the end of the season, things started to turn around.
From the 62-39 rout of Michigan and onward, the team had seemed to finally put it together, giving hope for an improved defense in 2019.