We all know the story of how Ohio State was their own worst enemy each of the last two years. The Buckeyes fell victim to “trap games” in both 2017 and 2018 and that still leave heads being scratched.
In 2017, JT Barrett and Ohio State had just completed one of the greatest comebacks in college football history against a Penn State team that once led by 18 points. The Buckeyes fought all the way back to win 39-38 thanks to a perfect statistical fourth quarter from Barrett and elite play from the defensive line.
The week following the comeback win, Ohio State played Iowa and fell behind after the first snap, literally, as Barrett was picked off for six points.