Stopping the run probably means you stop Illinois
Illinois will test #OhioState’s run defense this Sat. They are B1G’s #2 rushing attack; avg 222.4 ypg. The #Buckeyes rush defense, #2 in B1G, allows an average of 98.5 ypg.
OSU leads the B1G in rushing at 233.2 ypg; the Illini allow an average of 194.6 ypg.#GoBucks #BeatIllinois pic.twitter.com/whDVIcBOg0— Buckeye Fans Only (@buckeyefansonly) November 24, 2020
Illinois has a really good rushing attack. However, the passing attack has not been very good and is certainly not the Illini’s strength. Illinois has a two-headed monster at running back that eat up yards on the ground. It all starts with the rushing attack, and it also ends with the rushing attack.
As long as Ohio State can slow down Chase Brown, Mike Epstein, and quarterback Isaiah Williams (when in the game) it will force Illinois to throw the ball, and that could be all she wrote. The Fighting Illini have had some issues throwing the ball no matter who is taking snaps. Keep Illinois passing and let the secondary do its job.
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