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Urban Meyer Said Ohio State Could Have a Change at Field Goal Kicker Saturday Against Illinois; 'That's a Concern'

For as much success as Urban Meyer's experienced at Ohio State, there's one area of his program that's currently encountering some issues: Placekicking.

The kicking game — and special teams overall — is a passion of the Buckeye football coach, but the product at placekicking in recent years has left something to be desired.

In the 2014 national championship season, then-freshman Sean Nuernberger connected on just 13-of-20 of his attempts. This year, graduate senior and Duke transfer Jack Willoughby's only hit 7-of-11 tries.

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Nuernberger nailed two short field goals against Alabama.

Specifically, Nuernberger missed 5-of-10 attempts from 40-49 yards out in 2014 and Willoughby's 0-for-3 in the same category this year.