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Ohio State's Top-Ranked Defense Shows Versatility and Simplicity at the Same Time

If you're still reeling from the blisteringly hot take above, I apologize. However, some things just can't go unsaid.

As Ohio State easily passed its stiffest test of the 2019 season so far, the star defensive end was clearly in the spotlight after a Heisman-worthy performance. The following is in no way, shape, or form meant to diminish his effort and achievement.

That all said, shutting down Wisconsin's road-grading offense was due to the effort of more than one player. The Badgers entered the day averaging 443 total yards-per-game and mustered only 191. The revered running game was responsible for only 83 yards, far from its average of 235.