Early on against Indiana it looked like Ohio State might be in for a bit of a rude awakening if they thought they wouldn’t miss cornerbacks Gareon Conley and Marshon Lattimore. The Hoosiers utilized some quick throws which allowed Indiana quarterback Richard Lagow to get into an early rhythm and give the Hoosiers a lead. The Buckeyes were able to make some adjustments, moving from man-to-man coverage to a zone, which slowed Indiana down and let the Buckeyes take control of the game in the second half.
With Baker Mayfield and Oklahoma coming to town, Ohio State can’t afford any early lapses in coverage or the Sooners might put the Buckeyes in a hole they can’t dig out of.