The main areas of weakness on offense are the Ohio State O-line’s ability to handle extra rushers, ranking 78th with a 9.2% blitz down sack rate, and a somewhat elevated 10.2% blown run block rate that checks in at 94th nationally.

Ryan Day isn't known for his flair. The Ohio State coach could double nicely as a mattress salesman, local TV ads and all that. He'd blend into the background. That's why it hurts

Ohio State is led by quarterback Will Howard, who's thrown for 32 touchdowns and 3,490 yards with a 72.6 completion percentage. The Buckeyes also have a plethora of offensive weapons who are bound to make plays in the Cotton Bowl, such as wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka.