Ohio State has talked on a number of occasions this season about playing up — or down — to its level of competition.
The Buckeyes say they have no issue getting up for their big games — Virginia, UCLA, Providence, UConn, etc. — but they do have trouble, at times, playing with that same effort and energy level against some of the mid-major opponents that come with a non-conference schedule.
On Tuesday, when Ohio State hosted Youngstown State at Value City Arena, that was hardly an issue. The Buckeyes rolled the visiting Penguins, from start to finish, in a 77-40 victory.