Rutgers hopes its tough defense can slow down No. 3 Buckeyes

Rutgers quarterback Evan Simon throws the ball to Rutgers wide receiver Aron Cruickshank (1) in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game against Temple at Lincoln Financial Field in South Philadelphia, on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022. Rutgers won, 16-14. (Heather Khalifa/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks to throw a pass against Wisconsin during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches his team play against Wisconsin during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)

Rutgers head coach Greg Schiano looks on during a second-half timeout during an NCAA college football game against Iowa, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2022, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka, top, celebrates his touchdown against Toledo with Luke Wypler during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)