Three reasons Maryland could give Ohio State fits on Saturday

Three things that could keep Maryland in the game on Saturday vs. Ohio State. Can you think of more?

Is Ohio State’s youth maturing or just inconsistent?

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive lineman J.T. Tuimoloau (44) brings down Rutgers Scarlet Knights quarterback Cole Snyder (15) during the fourth quarter of an NCAA Division I football game between the Rutgers Scarlet Knights and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey. Credit: USA TODAY Sports

There’s no doubt that the youth on Ohio State has improved on both sides of the ball from game one to now. But it’s still a young team across several position groups that is prone to some inconsistency. We shouldn’t be surprised at all if there are still a few bumps in the road for a team still figuring things out. We hopefully won’t see it Saturday, but if we do, Maryland might be able to take advantage.

Maryland’s ability to get after the quarterback