No. 1 Ohio State's defense is widely regarded as best in the country this season and is building a case to be considered among the greatest of all time.

First-year defensive coordinator Matt Patricia's unit is allowing 212.6 yards per game, the second-best mark through 10 games in at least 25 years, according to Sportradar. Alabama allowed 181.4 per game at a comparable point in 2011.

The Buckeyes have surrendered just 75 points, the same number as 2023 national champion Michigan at this point in the season. That 2011 'Bama defense gave up 71 through 10 games.

Opponents' 67 scrimmage plays of 10-plus yards are second fewest in at least 10 years; Wisconsin allowed 66 in 2021.

The Buckeyes' defense also is getting off the field in a hurry. They average an FBS-low 55 plays per game and ha

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