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  Ohio State’s Path to Victory Against Miami: Physicality, Pressure, and Patience The blueprint for beating Miami is no longer theoretical—it’s already been tested. Louisville and SMU both exposed the same vulnerabilities: disrupt Carson Beck with relentless pressure, eliminate the run game, and force Miami into a one-dimensional offense. Beck has shown a clear tendency to make mistakes under duress, particularly when interior pressure arrives early and often. Ohio State has the defensive personnel to turn that weakness into a decisive advantage. The Buckeyes’ defensive line is the most important unit in this matchup. By rotating fresh bodies and collapsing the pocket without over-blitzing, Ohio State can replicate—and exceed—the disruption that gave Miami problems earlier this season. Winning first down is critical. When Miami is forced into second- and third-and-long, their offense becomes predictable, allowing disguised coverages and late safety rotations to bait Beck into turno...

OSU-Georgia: Buckeyes offense, Bulldogs defense will be strength on strength, or is there a lot more to this matchup? — Georgia is a 6.5-point favorite over Ohio State in the College Football Playoff semifinal December 31, 2022.  Two teams from the most powerful leagues  (UGA is 10th all-time in wins, and OSU is second).  Georgia had the third best recruiting class on Ohio state had the fourth in 2022. Redzone Strengths In 58 trips to the red zone, the Buckeyes have 44 touchdowns and 11 field goals this season, 95% scoring rate which is fourth best in the country. However, Georgia is number one in the country in scoring defense in the red zone 61% scoring allowed, and boast 8 interceptions in the red zone. Scoring Points  Georgia led the country most of the year and scoring defense (12.7/game) and Ohio State led the country most of the year in scoring offense. George's offense is also one of the best scoring offenses in the nation. Total Of fense Ohio State and Georg...