COLUMBUS, Ohio — Many teams have tried to beat Ohio State football in a slow, methodical way this season. They try to control time of possession and keep the ball out of Julian Sayin’s hand.

However, that may not be the best strategy for teams seriously looking to pull off an upset.

In the latest episode of Buckeye Talk , the podcast crew had a fascinating conversation about the evolving strategy for underdogs facing Ohio State, challenging the traditional approach that many teams still cling to.

“I no longer think that just controlling time of possession, trying to run clock and keeping Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith on the bench is is a good strategy if you want to seriously win,” co-host Stefan Krajisnik said. “I think Illinois, if it wants to win, has to try to be explosive

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