With six takeaways in the past four games, including at least one in each contest, the Ohio State defense is making plays at every level: 'Our defense is playing very, very well.'
“ was huge. I mean, you seen what he did first drive of the game,” Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman said after the game. “That was huge for us. They were kind of moving the ball better than we expected. But for him to do that is huge.”
But the interception wasn’t just a good sign for Ransom. Ohio State has now created turnovers in each of the past four games after failing to tally any takeaways in the first two weeks. To illustrate just how important turnovers are for the Buckeye defense, consider this fact: In the last six losses the Ohio State program has suffered dating back to 2017, the Buckeyes have only recorded takeaways in two of those games and just two total.
“Overall, I think our defense is playing very, very well. I think Tommy's playing at a high level, the D-line's been playing , the safety play's been excellent,” Day said. “I think Ronnie Hickman has been a really good leader for us. Tommy's shown good leadership. And I think when you talk about winning on the road, leadership has to show up. Veteran guys have to play veteran. I have to watch the film, but it looked like that happened today.
Michigan State picked up 37 yards on its next drive, its third-most of any drive all game, but it wasn’t enough to put points on the board. Meanwhile, Ohio State’s six offensive possessions after the Stroud interception, effectively putting the game out of reach for the Spartans even before halftime.
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