If you thought Ohio State would “make some changes” and “get this thing fixed” in their bye week after a brutal loss to Purdue, I’ve got some bad news for you. Despite having two whole weeks to prepare for a 2-6 Nebraska team, Ohio State still looked lethargic today, stumbling out of the gates and surviving on talent en route to a 36-31 win.
This is the eighth win this season for the Buckeyes, and it also happens to be the eighth win that came entirely because the Buckeyes were just more talented than their opponent. Ohio State’s depth and talent showed up in the second half, and a depleted Nebraska roster just didn’t have enough to continue what was a dominant first half performance.