Back on track: Ohio State's offense among best in the nation in time for stretch run
Ohio State rested up over a Week 7 bye, and the Buckeyes were firing on all cylinders heading into the off week.
After a couple of sluggish performances early in the season, Ryan Day’s offense found its groove with a 4-game winning streak. In that streak, Ohio State scored 40+ points in every game and 50+ points in 3 straight. The Buckeyes even exploded with 66 points against Maryland.
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Entering Week 8, Ohio State’s offense is among the best in the country in points per game. According to FOX College Football, the Buckeyes are 1 of just 4 FBS teams to average 45+ points.
Ohio State ranks second with 48.5 points per game behind Coastal Carolina’s 48.8 points per game. Pittsburgh (48.3) and Alabama (45.0) are the other 2 programs.
🔥 @CoastalFootball, @OhioStateFB, @pitt_fb and @AlabamaFTBL are the only 4 FBS teams in the country averaging over 45ppg
Which of these teams have you been most impressed with this season? pic.twitter.com/Je4lYSER0V
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 19, 2021
This weekend, Ohio State returns to action against Indiana. The Hoosiers have had a brutal schedule and some tough luck this season, but they remain a hungry and determined team under Tom Allen.
Saturday’s kickoff is set for 7:30 pm EST on ABC.