Ohio State's defense is eager to take the field after being rebuilt this offseason by new coordinator Jim Knowles.
will be the first to officially face the Buckeyes defense as Ohio State opens its season against the Irish Saturday, a primetime matchup between top-five teams.for a unit that ranked toward the middle of the pack of the Football Bowl Subdivision in total defense last fall.“We’re 100% ready to go,” he said.“I really can't wait,” Hickman said. “You've put a lot of work for it in the summer, in the winter, all the all those workout hours and stuff like that you know.
The opener against Notre Dame offers an opportunity for the Buckeyes to officially turn the page following a season last fall that left them facing questions about their toughness at the line of scrimmage.What are the Notre Dame offensive strengths? The strength of the Irish’s offense is in the interior, making it an excellent barometer of the Buckeyes’ progress. The offensive line is led by All-American left guard Jarrett Patterson, though his status is questionable due to a foot sprain.
Michael Mayer is one of the best tight ends in the country, giving Notre Dame a weapon in the passing game to support a thin wide receiver corps. “He’s an excellent player,” Knowles said. “He’s an NFL player. He has that ability to lean into coverage and find the open spot.”Few players might be more important for Tyler Buchner,“It is about knowing where he is at all times and making sure we’re changing it up enough with him to keep him off balance,” he added.
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