After falling four spots in the AP Poll, No. 17 Ohio State appeared to have things back on track. Five full days removed from a home loss to Penn State, Keita Bates-Diop and company looked refocused in the victory.
The Buckeyes offensive attack, which lacked in games leading up to and including the Penn State loss, hit early and often. After 20 minutes of play, Ohio State already looked all-too in command, heading to the locker room with a 38-22 lead.
One considerable factor in the first half was a clear size advantage in favor of the Buckeyes.