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Tim May: Ohio State defense made things happen, then tightened the hatches

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Cody Simon by Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Ohio State linebacker Cody Simon celebrates after a 4th-and-1 stop in the first half of a 38-7 win over Michigan State. (Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

The Ohio State defense bent but didn't break in the first half at Michigan State. Then the Buckeyes tightened the hatches after intermission.

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