Since the final whistle of OSU's ugly 20-13 victory over Northern Illinois last weekend, speculation has yet to cease about why the Buckeye offense failed to get off the ground against a mid-major opponent. Specifically, attention has centered around the inconsistent ability of the offensive line to open holes in the running game against a three-man defensive front.
However, those that have studied the Buckeyes and their opponents closely seem even more perplexed, as this is not the first time that this group has seen such a look from an opposing defense. Although the Huskies may have surprised them with the alignment, the 'Slobs' of the OSU offensive line tore through the Oregon Ducks' 3-4 defense in the CFP championship game just a short nine months ago.