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Ohio State used Tarvos Alford as the starting outside linebacker in a 4-3 look, while freshman Jay Timmons entered as the nickel back when the defense shifted packages.

Zion Grady started at defensive end over Beau Atkinson and generated a third-down pressure during a mostly strong first half for the Ohio State defense.

Ohio State's offensive line rotated early, with Austin Siereveld moving from right guard to right tackle, Gabe Van Sickle entering at guard, and Phillip Daniels briefly going to the bench before returning.

The halftime review said Ohio State's run blocking or Arthur Smith's run scheme needs work before the Texas game after a hit-or-miss early rushing performance.

Freshman kick returner Legend Bey twice ignored an upback telling him to stay in the end zone, putting Ohio State's offense in poor field position.