...Add the running game to growing concerns for Ohio DState’s football team. 

On a Columbus sports talk show a couple of weeks ago, a discussion of the Ohio State defense developed. One of the hosts asked “is this defense good enough to beat an Alabama?” The conclusion reached was that it probably wasn’t.

Ben Victor made a dazzling play in the late stages of Saturday’s game against Penn State, weaving his way through the Nittany Lions’ defense for a 47-yard touchdown. It changed the complexion of the game and paved the way for the Buckeyes’ comeback win.

Inconsistent linebacker play was a big criticism for Ohio State’s defense a year ago. Through four games of the 2018, that concern persists.

A reporter asked Urban Meyer during Monday’s press conference if he planned to return to his head coaching position like a “bull in a china shop.”

“That’s a good way of putting it,” replied Meyer.