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This stat shows how far Ohio State football’s pass defense has progressed

BIA is back in a big way #GoBucks

One of the biggest issues with last year’s [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] defense, was the inability to defend deep passes, it often would result in big plays that would be demoralizing to the unit.

Fast forward to the 2023 season and the Buckeyes seemingly have taken a massive step forward in that regard. Actually, it’s been the whole defense, but this was one area that many saw as a glaring weakness.

With a year under his belt, defensive coordinator [autotag]Jim Knowles[/autotag] feels much more comfortable with his safety driven defense and as CFB Film Room points out, the Ohio State secondary has not allowed a single completion on a ball thrown over 20-yards this fall.

There are multiple factors as to why this is, beginning with improved safety play from [autotag]Lathan Ransom[/autotag] and [autotag]Josh Proctor[/autotag]. The back end has been great, while the corners have seen a resurgence as well. [autotag]Denzel Burke[/autotag] is playing like an All-American, and [autotag]Jordan Hancock[/autotag] and [autotag]Davison Igbinosun[/autotag] has been extremely solid in their play as well.

Don’t forget about crediting the defense line, as it has produced the most pressure in the Big Ten through the Notre Dame game (this stat could have changed during the Buckeyes bye). It’s been a team effort to limit big plays through the air and it’s safe to say that Ohio State has been very successful in doing so.

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Ohio State statistical leaders through three games

These guys in particular could be a problem Saturday.

I admit that I probably should leave something like this to the folks overs at Buckeyes Wire. Then again, that’s the whole idea behind the College Wire sites. Every site has something unique to offer, and Fighting Irish Wire is no exception. We encourage you to check out all sites to get your college sports fix, particularly at this time of year when college football is reigning supreme throughout the land.

Now that the shameless plugging is out of the way, let’s talk about why you really clicked on this link. You want to see which Ohio State players are most likely to give Notre Dame problems in one of the most anticipated college football games of the year. These are the players who are most likely to stop a resurgent start to the season for the Irish in its tracks. You probably will see a few of them in the NFL soon.

If you aren’t familiar with these Buckeyes yet, get yourself familiar with them right now:

Ohio State football: Who earned Buckeye leaves for their play against Indiana

Who do you think earned Buckeyes Leaves for Ohio State against Indiana #GoBucks

The [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] team started it’s season with a sluggish win over Indiana, 23-3.

Yes, a win is a win, but in this era of college football, if you aren’t winning big, you aren’t making enough headlines. This lackluster win most likely will make the news, but that’s due to being the first game in almost nine months.

We were expecting and offense to put up a lot of points and a defense to not allow many, and only one of those two showed up. Find out which Ohio State players earned Buckeye Leaves in my eyes after today’s season opening victory against the Hoosiers.

Questions we want to see Ohio State football answer against Indiana

Here are some questions we want answers for on Saturday. What are yours that you want to see the Buckeyes answer? #GoBucks

Unlike many seasons for Ohio State football, there are more than a few questions surround it’s team this fall.

Many of the questions are fairly obvious, but they’re still without answers that we all want to find out about. What the start of the season brings is an opportunity for the Buckeyes to give us those answers.

Although my questions might not be exactly what yours are, we probably have at least a few of the same one’s heading into Indiana. Find out below what my questions surrounding this Ohio State team are, and hopefully, we get some answers for them by the time Saturday evening rolls around.

Ohio State cornerback Davison Igbinosun ‘can check Marvin’ Harrison Jr.

BIA is making their way back #GoBucks

It has been a while since the [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] cornerbacks brought a certain amount of swagger to their play, but it seems like it is on it’s way back.

Although [autotag]Davison Igbinosun[/autotag] didn’t sign with the Buckeyes, he transferred in, his first preseason camp looks like it’s going very well. He was named as the Silver Bullet of the Day after the second practice, and today he told the media that he has been splitting rep wins against all-world wide receiver [autotag]Marvin Harrison Jr.[/autotag] at a 50/50 clip.

That is a welcome sight after what transpired last season with the unit, not registering an interception and seemingly getting burned more than a few times a game with costly penalties sprinkled in.

Of course, this is Igbinosun’s opinion and we have a feeling “marvelous Marvin” might have something to say about that, but it sounds like he’s at least holding his own.

Igbinosun was a Freshman All-American at Ole Miss, registering 36 total tackles while breaking up 5 passes. He didn’t record an interception during his lone season with the Rebels and hopefully that changes this fall.

Confidence in a cornerback is a trait you can’t teach and it looks like Igbinosun has plenty of it. This could be the beginning of the return of BIA (Best in America).

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Five Ohio State defenders poised for a breakout 2023 season

Who makes the leap for the Buckeye defense this year? #GoBucks

After looking at which [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] offensive players are primed for a breakout, it is time to give the other side of the ball the same treatment.

There are questions on this side of the ball for the Buckeyes, but they still return major contributors like defensive end J.T. Tuimoloua, and linebackers Tommy Eichenberg and [autotag]Steele Chambers[/autotag].

Defensive coordinator [autotag]Jim Knowles[/autotag] is entering his second year at the position and there should be a jump in production from players for multiple reasons, such as experience in the system. Find out which five players I believe are going to explode on the scene in 2023.

Top five Big Ten football defensive transfers for 2023

Look for these guys to show up in a big way in the Big Ten this fall. #B1G

Welcome to college football in 2023 where the transfer portal is a key factor in building a successful and winning program. This season many big names came to the Big Ten and an intriguing number of them are on the defensive side of the football.

Evaluating transfers is a bit like evaluating recruiting, it’s not necessarily about snagging the big fish such as Sam Hartman, but making sure the guy you snag can fill a need and fit a role the team needs.

We see many schools grab transfer after transfer, and they flame out not because of their lack of talent, but because the situation was not a great fit to begin with

Here are the five incoming transfers that should check every box as a difference maker for their new team on the defensive side of the ball.

247Sports thinks this Ohio State player created buzz during the spring

No surprises here #GoBucks

[autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] has been somewhat reluctant to go into the transfer portal and add players, but when there is an obvious need, head coach [autotag]Ryan Day[/autotag] will make a move.

One of those moves was to bring in former Ole Miss cornerback Davison Igbinosun. The freshman All-American entered the Ohio State program with extremely high expectations and after the spring, it looks like he has met them.

Brad Crawford of 247Sports assembled a list of eleven players across the nation who created big-time buzz this spring and Igbinosun was picked as one of them.

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The 6-foot, 2-inch, 190-pound corner brings much-needed size to the Buckeye secondary, but it’s not just about that. Crawford believes that Igbinosun “established himself with a guaranteed spot” in the two-deep, challenging for a starting spot.

Although Igbinosun didn’t stand out too much during the Scarlet and Gray game, it was about his work done throughout every other spring practice. Expect to hear his name early and often this fall.

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Former Ohio State star Chimdi Chekwa impressed with multiple Buckeye defenders

Former Buckeye Chekwa saw more than a few players stick out #GoBucks

It’s pretty normal for former [autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] stars to get an invite to spring practice and come back “home.” One of those players was former All-American cornerback, [autotag]Chimdi Chekwa[/autotag].

The Buckeyes held a scrimmage yesterday, and Chekwa was on hand with his family to watch the action. It’s always interesting to see who they see as standouts. It should not come as a surprise that the star defender kept a close eye on what was happening on that side of the ball.

Chekwa tweeted that Ohio State has plenty of work to do but multiple players stood out to him: cornerbacks [autotag]Davison Igbinosun[/autotag] and [autotag]Ryan Turner[/autotag] along with defensive end [autotag]Kenyatta Jackson[/autotag].

It’s great to hear that the cornerbacks stood out, especially given their struggles. Igbinosun, the transfer, is already getting rave reviews from multiple sources. Hearing Jackson is taking the next step is big, especially with Zach Harrison Jr. moving on to the next level. Turner hasn’t created much buzz, but impressing the former All-American at his position is good news.

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This clip from Ohio State’s spring practice gives hope for defensive back improvement

This group has to be better this fall, doesn’t it? #GoBucks

This past season the Ohio State cornerbacks did not fare well at all. The group totaled no interceptions and had plenty of costly penalties called on them as they rarely looked for the ball while it was in the air.

It seems like Buckeye defensive coordinator [autotag]Jim Knowles[/autotag] and secondary coach [autotag]Tim Walton[/autotag] are trying to fix that. In this clip shared on Twitter by Dan Hope, it looks like the group is making a much more concerted effort to look for the ball while it’s in the air.

The Ohio State secondary will have plenty of different names roaming the backend of the defense, some new (Davison Igbinosun and Ja’Had Carter) and some old ([autotag]Sonny Styles[/autotag] and [autotag]Denzel Burke[/autotag]). The hope is that this mix of new and old in the 2023 season will have much better results.

If Ohio State can figure things out on the back end of the defense and limit some of those big plays we saw the last couple of years, there could be a lot of memorable moments playing for some pretty special things this coming season.

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