“We’ve gotten better in our first couple of games at explosive plays and minimizing that, but we haven’t really been tested yet." - Jim Knowles
Fourth nationally in yards-per-game. Fourth in yards-per-play. Tied for second nationally with the likes of Georgia and Michigan in points allowed. Perhaps, most importantly, allowing the second-fewest gains of 10 yards or more this season.
But as its coordinator told reporters this week, it's too early to pass judgment on the 2023 Ohio State defense. While fans in Austin, Boulder, and Coral Gables are rejoicing that they're (finally) back in the national consciousness after just two weeks, their counterparts in Columbus should be savvy enough to avoid jumping to conclusions so soon.