Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Defense Grades: McDonald & Styles Dominate at Purdue
Release Date: 11/11/2025
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Ohio State’s defense just keeps doing its thing — business-like domination.
The Buckeyes held Purdue to 186 total yards, 9-of-13 on third down defense, and only allowed points in garbage time.
In this Daily Buckeye Blitz defensive review, Joe breaks down the full film and stat story:
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Kayden McDonald’s interior dominance continues
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Sonny Styles emerges as the tone-setter at linebacker
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Caleb Downs & Jaylen McClain lock down the back end
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Purdue’s offense completely shut out for three quarters
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Defensive grades, snap counts, and film-level takeaways
Plus, a quick nod to special teams — Jayden Fielding drills two 45+ yarders, and the Buckeyes clean up the details heading into the bye.
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Monday, November 10, 2025
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