The Ohio State Football defense was a liability last season, but they have made a complete reversal in it’s play this season.
The Buckeyes ranks among the nations best in points, and yards allowed, while the have done a fantastic job limiting big plays, which was their Achilles heel last season.
Many have noticed, and this week’s foe, Rutgers, definitely has. Head coach Greg Schiano, a former Ohio State assistant, spoke extremely high about the Buckeye defense. He believes that “every single guy there will be an NFL player,” and not just the starters.
Schiano thinks that some of the backups will have the opportunity to play at the next level as well.
#Rutgers head football coach Greg Schiano on Ohio State's defense:
"I think every single guy there will be an NFL player, including some depth players… we'll have our hands full." #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/AEKKrAjpn1
— Kellyanne Stitts (@KellyanneStitts) November 2, 2023
It’s high praise for a unit that needed to turn things around. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles deserves a lot of credit for doing just that in one offseason.
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