BONUS: Ohio State Scheme Insider - 5 Buckeyes Making Big Strides On Defense

The Ohio State Buckeyes' 2026 defense has taken some notable steps forward over the past couple of games, as defensive coordinator Matt Patricia seems to be dialing in on what his unit is best at executing this season.

But several players on the defense have shown big improvement over that time as well. In this episode of Ohio State Scheme Insider, Michael Pettit of BuckeyeInsiders.com joins host Tom Orr to highlight a handful of defensive players who have upped their game, just as the team heads into its toughest stretch of the regular season.