When the Buckeyes have a great offense, like last season, the defense is less than average...has weaknesses that good teams exploit.
Now, this season, the defense could be great, elite, and the offense has questions, like a new quarterback and an offensive line that might be substandard by Ohio State standards.
For several years, the offense scored an average of 45 points a game (and still took its foot off the gas many games). The defense had trouble stopping competent opponents.
Imagine a season with both an elite offense and an elite defense?
Now, this season, the defense could be great, elite, and the offense has questions, like a new quarterback and an offensive line that might be substandard by Ohio State standards.
For several years, the offense scored an average of 45 points a game (and still took its foot off the gas many games). The defense had trouble stopping competent opponents.
Imagine a season with both an elite offense and an elite defense?