A look at the key factors and matchup that could put Ohio State in favorable position against Arkansas State on Saturday.
One of the traits of Jim Knowles’ defense is bringing pressure, and Arkansas State should be especially vulnerable to it. Only three teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision allowed more sacks last season than the Red Wolves, who gave up 49. While their offensive line has a lot of new faces, with center Ethan Miner the only returning starter, that’s counting on a lot of improvement over one offseason.
, they pressured quarterback Tyler Buchner on 43.5% of his dropbacks, according to data compiled by Pro Football Focus.The Buckeyes’ receiving corps is a little banged up. Two of their top four receivers were out for most of the season opener, including Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who was. Leaning on their ground game in Week 2 would take some of the burden off quarterback C.J. Stroud as he continues to build chemistry with his more inexperienced targets and others recovering from injuries.
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