Another week, another masterpiece from Matt Patricia’s defense. In this episode, we break down the snap counts, PFF grades, and top performers from Ohio State’s 42–3 rout of Minnesota.

🧱 Defensive Highlights:

• Kenyatta Jackson flashes before injury — Zion Grady steps in

• Eddrick Houston breaks out with his highest grade of the season

• Payton Pierce earns highest LB grade in his first career start

• Lorenzo Styles bounces back with a team-best 84.5 PFF grade

• Caleb Downs and Igbinosun lock down the back end

• Still no red zone touchdowns allowed this season

📈 Plus:

• Full front seven and secondary breakdown

• Depth notes: who’s rising, who needs to improve

• Patricia’s quick in-game adjustments after Minnesota’s opening drive

• What it means heading into the Illinois road trip

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