Interesting little stat, not sure what value it has this year.
When you think of Ohio State you think of Stroud throwing for 400 yds at a 70+% clip. Yet in 2021;
Ohio State did not cover the spread vs Minn., Oregon, Tulsa, Penn St, Neb., Michigan, and Utah in 2021-22. Lost to Oregon and Michigan.
Utah, Michigan, Oregon, Tulsa, and Minn. had a better rush yards per game average than Ohio State offense.
Outliers Nebraska held Buckeyes to 90 yds rushing while Penn St allowed 165 yds.
Every team the Buckeyes covered the spread had less rushing yds per game avg for the season than the Buckeyes.
It's really all about the big boys in the trenches and how well you run the ball and how well you stop the run.
---Buckeyes need to stop the run better--they brought in Knowles.
---Buckeyes need to run the ball better--Ryan Day hires Justin Frye to help with offensive line.
If these two get it done, lookout!!!