It's become an annual tradition for national pundits and fans around the country to criticize Ohio State and the perceived weakness of its schedule.
This year is no exception, as the top-ranked Buckeyes have reached the midway point of the season unbeaten despite playing long stretches of subpar football. After coming into the season as the first-ever unanimous No. 1 in the Associated Press poll, Ohio State's grasp on the top spot has loosened as teams such as TCU, Baylor and Utah have surged.
At a simple glance, the Buckeyes should have dominated the teams they've played.