Ohio State’s defense was on the field 50% more often than its offense against Nebraska.
Ohio State’s defense was on the field for 72 plays against Nebraska, and the Buckeyes needed their starters to play the entire game, resulting in 11 different defensive players playing more snaps against the Cornhuskers than they did in any of Ohio State’s first six games of the year.
Ohio State’s offense, on the other hand, was on the field for just 48 plays against the Cornhuskers as the Buckeyes gained just 11 first downs in 12 possessions. The Buckeyes still managed to grind out a 21-17 win, but most of their offensive starters played their lowest snap counts of Big Ten play even though they were on the field for four full quarters.