Ohio State’s passing defense hasn’t played up to expectations through its first six games of the 2018 season, and the play of its cornerbacks has been one reason why.
Kendall Sheffield, Damon Arnette and Jeffrey Okudah, the three cornerbacks who rotate at the two outside positions, have all given up their share of big receiving plays this season. Shaun Wade, Ohio State’s top slot cornerback, has had his ups and downs too, including being beat by Penn State wide receiver KJ Hamler on a slant route that went for a 93-yard touchdown, tying the longest play allowed by Ohio State’s defense this season and in school history.