The holy trifecta. Win the Big Ten, wear the national championship ring, and beat the archrival, the team up north. That’s what constitutes the laundry list for every Buckeyes fan. And if the program falls short of these expectations, expect a chunk of the fandom to turn a nasty shade of purple. Ohio State, the defending national champion, presently comes off unscathed in the 2025 season, 7-0, draped with a No. 1 rank. But even the champion has got to deal with criticism.

Over the weekend, Ryan Day’s program rolled over Wisconsin, 34-0. But there were still some issues that the Buckeyes can improve on. Julian Sayin passed for 393 yards on 36/42 completions, including 4 touchdowns. However, the ground game wasn’t that great. “And then on the offensive side, are they running it great? No.

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