Ohio State rides defense to win over Nebraska

Defense led the way for Ohio State against Nebraska

Ohio State had all it could handle on Saturday against Nebraska.

The Buckeyes needed two interceptions, three tackles for loss and 13 tackles for loss in the 21-17 Big Ten victory over the Cornhusker in Columbus.

Ohio State trailed 17-14 in the fourth quarter but went on a 75-yard drive in the fourth quarter. It took eight plays before Will Howard threw an eight-yard TD pass to Quinshon Jenkins for the game-winning score.

The run game for the Buckeyes was non-existent. They had 31 carries for 64 yards.

Ohio State is 6-1 with a huge conference matchup next up against Penn State. Nebraska is 5-3.