Three games in, Ohio State still has short-yardage, third-down, red-zone and pass-rush problems. This commentary argues the Buckeyes need progress, not perfection, in September as they integrate 51 newcomers under a new offensive coordinator.
The 51 additions are transfers and true freshmen. The article says the 12-team College Football Playoff gives teams more runway to recover from an early stumble: a September loss would hurt, but would not necessarily prevent a national-title-caliber finish. The author cautions it is too soon to know whether Ohio State’s recurring problems are early growing pains or lasting flaws, and does not argue they should be waved away.
