As much as Ohio State’s upset win over top-ranked Duke deserves celebration, the Buckeyes can’t afford not to move on.
Ohio State begins conference play Sunday when the Buckeyes head back on the road to take on Penn State in what will only be the second true road game in front of fans they’ve played since early 2020. Ohio State lost its first road game of the year to Xavier, and if the Buckeyes don’t refocus after the high of Tuesday’s thrilling victory, they could easily end up with another defeat away from home.
“(The message) better have been received.