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Ohio State Football: 4th and short, questions following week 2

By Blake Biscardi

COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Tate Martell #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks free on a 47-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OH - SEPTEMBER 08: Tate Martell #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes breaks free on a 47-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter of the game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State won 52-3. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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An information-rich second edition of 4th & Short provides an in-depth look at topics ranging from Ohio State football to the national scene..

The Ohio State football team rolled to victory over Big Ten foe Rutgers in preparation for a clash of the titans this weekend as Dwayne Haskins and company travel to Dallas to collide with TCU. The Buckeyes and Horned Frogs have outstanding offenses and defenses so something has to give on Saturday.

Nick Bosa and the Buckeye defense will have their hands full containing Quarterback Shawn Robinson for the Horned Frogs. Robinson has lit up opposing defenses up until this point.

However, he has not faced a front like the Buckeyes’. Going both ways, Ohio State has yet to face an athlete of Robinson’s caliber this season.

Haskins and his posse will look to maintain their offensive momentum against Gary Patterson’s well-disciplined defense. I expect the 1-2 punch of Mike Weber and JK Dobbins to be effective and called often and early as the Buckeyes will look for another fast start.

Do not discount the air assault though. Ryan Day should not show any fear in stretching the field vertically with an arm talent like Haskins’ cannon at his disposal.

Now, let’s take a look at some of the questions I received this week in an information-rich edition of 4th & Short.

Q: What will be the biggest factors in the game against TCU?

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