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Kirk Ferentz Is Going To Run At Matt Patricia All Day
Kirk Ferentz knows exactly what he's doing, and Ohio State just handed him the blueprint. After allowing 199 rushing yards to Illinois — including 113 to a single running back — the Buckeyes' defensive line walks into Kinnick Stadium against the deepest, most physical rushing attack in the Big Ten. We break down why Iowa is going to run the ball at Matt Patricia's defense over and over and over again on Saturday, whether Ohio State's run defense can fix its gap discipline in time, and what it means for the Buckeyes' playoff hopes if it can't.
In this video:
- Why Iowa's four 100-yard rushers…
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