Five reasons Ohio State beats Rutgers Saturday

Five reasons Ohio State remains unbeaten against the Rutgers program on Saturday.

Rutgers does not have the most dominant defensive backs

Sep 18, 2021; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights wide receiver Zach Goodale (81) is tackled by Rutgers Scarlet Knights defensive back Avery Young (2) during the first half at SHI Stadium. Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Rutgers has been great as of late on defense, but the weakness is by far the defensive backfield. Last weekend the Scarlet Knights held Michigan relatively in check through the air, but that Wolverine receiving corps has been dealing with injuries. It is going to be a much different story when Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson come to town.

NEXT … Physically speaking on the Rutgers offensive line