Ohio State's oft-maligned defense pitched a shutout in the second half of a 30-14 win over Minnesota last Saturday afternoon but that did little to quell the concerns felt by many as the group again gave up a ton of chunk plays.
Ranked 58th nationally in total defense giving up nearly 370 yards per game, the Buckeyes surrendered another 10 chunk plays to the Gophers (rushes of 10+ yards and passes of 15+ yards) including six plays of 20+ yards allowed.
On the bright side, the Buckeye defense has tightened up in the second half of most games and has allowed just 13 fourth quarter points so far this season.