COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has taken a methodical approach on offense this season. The Buckeyes have, admittedly, played slower, tweaked schemes and focused on improving their run game while cruising to victory against lowly foes such as the Rutgers Scarlet Knights , who OSU beat Saturday, 42-9.

Coach Ryan Day has said, though, that top-ranked Ohio State will put its foot on the pedal offensively when necessary — a sign that a roster loaded with receiver talent will utilize its weapons when consequences and competition improve.

And that’s the right approach. Starting with next week’s game at Michigan, Ohio State should plan to lean on players such as Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate , assuming the two are back from injury.

But if not, the Buckeyes are built to win slugf

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