Tim May: Ohio State defense made things happen, then tightened the hatchesby:Tim May•09/29/24•TIM_MAYsportsRead In AppOhio 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.