With the Buckeyes coming off a big win against Nebraska last week and facing a showdown against Michigan on Nov. 26, it would be human nature to look past a team that has lost four of its past five games. The culture built by coach Urban Meyer is designed to prevent that, but these are 18- to 22-year-olds. It’s up to the coaches and leaders to make sure they don’t slip up and find themselves in an unexpected battle.
Maintain offensive balance
Against Nebraska, the Buckeyes had a dynamic passing game for the first time in a month.