Unlike No. 2 Ohio State’s season-opener against Akron, the Buckeyes put their foot on the gas pedal from the opening snap and never let up — exploding to a 56-0 victory over Western Michigan in a well-rounded performance from all three units.
These three key stats indicate just how much the Buckeyes imposed their will over the outmatched Broncos.
99 YARDS, ZERO POINTS ALLOWED
From top-to-bottom, Ohio State’s defense played with a vengeance on Saturday — registering its first shutout since the Buckeyes 42-0 victory over Cincinnati in 2019.
Even more impressive, Ohio State only allowed 99 yards of total offense during Saturday’s contest.