<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=2jgsqJ_0w0t8wVC00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=2jgsqJ_0w0t8wVC00" width="1200" height="628" >After a relatively disappointing season in 2023, No. 2 Ohio State's defense has returned as one of the best in the county this year. The Buckeyes rank in the top 10 in total offense, averaging 510.2 yards per game, and top five in scoring offense, averaging 46 points per contest.The main ingredient in the offensive turnaround this season has been the addition of <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/chip-kelly-25/">Chip Kelly</a>. The Scarlet and Gray's new offensive coordinator has brought toughness and innovation back to a group that lacked in both departments last season.After managing five touchdowns and 412 total yards last week against Iowa's defense, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a> takes the offense on the road for another tough test against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/oregon/">Oregon</a> this weekend. The Ducks have only allowed 263.4 yards and 17 points per game this year, both top 25 in the nation. The Buckeyes also have to deal with the toughest road environment they have faced in 2024.In addition to head coach <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/ryan-day-509/">Ryan Day</a>, who <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/longformarticle/ohio-state-buckeyes-football-coach-ryan-day-previews-matchup-with-oregon-ducks-237659229/">held his weekly press conference on Tuesday</a>, <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/longformarticle/chip-kelly-recounts-special-oregon-coaching-experience-ohio-state-oc-set-for-return-to-eugene-237671409/">Kelly spoke to the media</a> this week before returning to Auzten Stadium. After <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/longformarticle/ohio-state-football-ryan-day-press-conference-takeaways-oregon-ducks-237673970/">analyzing Day's comments</a>, we look at some of the things that stood out from Kelly's time at the podium and what that means for the Scarlet and Gray.<h2>A VETERAN DEFENSE</h2>"They've got a lot of seniors on their defense. I think there's nine of them in that starting lineup. Everybody in the back end, the two linebackers."As detailed above, Oregon's defense has been good this season. Part of that has to do with head coach <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/dan-lanning-3823/">Dan Lanning</a>, the former defensive coordinator, but also the experience on that side of the ball. DONATE TO 'THE FOUNDATION': <a href="https://www.thefoundationohio.com/">Click here now to assist with Name, Image and Likeness compensation for Ohio State football and basketball student-athletes.</a>Ohio State's 2024 season is underway. The Buckeyes have kicked off what could be a memorable 2024 season and are already off to a good start! Basketball is building toward the 2024-25 season as well. Stay on top of the latest Buckeye news by BECOMING A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER today!The Ducks have nine fourth- or fifth-year players who are regular contributors on defense. Eight of those players transferred to Oregon and have begun settling into their roles in Lanning and defensive coordinators <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/tosh-lupoi-72226/">Tosh Lupoi</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/coach/Chris-Hampton-4496">Chris Hampton</a>'s defense. <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/jordan-burch-46036514/">Jordan Burch</a> was a player mentioned by both Day and Kelly, telling you the attention the defensive end has drawn just from watching on film. <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/derrick-harmon-46078903/">Derrick Harmon</a> is the Ducks' equivalent of <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/tyleik-williams-46059223/">Tyleik Williams</a> in the interior of the defensive line. These two have a propensity of getting their hands on balls with four and three passes broken up, respectively, already this year.</div></body>

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'It's about what do we do and how do we prepare.' Takeaways from Chip Kelly's pre-Oregon press conference

After a relatively disappointing season in 2023, No. 2 Ohio State's defense has returned as one of the best in the county this year. The Buckeyes rank in the top 10 in total offense, averaging 510.2 yards per game, and top five in scoring offense, averaging 46 points per contest.

'It's about what do we do and how do we prepare.' Takeaways from Chip Kelly's pre-Oregon press conference

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