Jim Knowles' defense is taking the pressure off young QB Kyle McCord and a struggling running game as the Buckeyes have surged to a 7-0 start.
Day smiled. He was relieved to get away with that result, even if he knew deep down that if this team is going to make a run — beattitle and make it to the College Football Playoff — then it's going to have to be with a defensive mindset.Penn State trailed 13-6 as it held the ball to start the fourth quarter. On the first play, Ohio State edge rushersmothered Allar on fourth-and-30, delivering the fourth and final sack of the game.
This year, Ohio State already has two top-10 wins in seven games and boasts the best résumé in the country. Yes, quarterbackon the road, but make no mistake: these impressive victories were because of the defense. The Buckeyes gave up just 14 points to the Fighting Irish and 12 to thePenn State amassed just 15 first downs, was a combined 2-for-19 on third and fourth down, and made only one trip inside the red zone. It mustered 240 total yards on 3.
Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles was hired in December 2021 after Michigan embarrassed Ohio State, 42-27. He's paid $1.9 million per year to ensure this program has a dominant defense. There were flashes last year, but now it seems like his unit might really be coming together. Yes, Tuimoloau had some fourth-quarter heroics , but freshmanwas a difference-maker with four tackles, one for loss, and two pass breakups. The defense as a whole pressured Allar and made him uncomfortable all day.
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