<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1mjH0H_0vPD2Kzr00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1mjH0H_0vPD2Kzr00" width="1200" height="628" >Where the Buckeyes are statistically around the country and in the Big Ten after the second game.No. 2 <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a> was back at Ohio Stadium on Saturday for a primetime game against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/western-michigan/">Western Michigan</a>. The Buckeyes defeated the Broncos 56-0, completely dominating the visitors from start to finish. After coming out of the Week 1 victory against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/akron/">Akron</a> with some concerns, the Scarlet and Gray fans left the Horseshoe feeling good about their team.The game marked the first shutout for Ohio State's defense in exactly five years. While they didn't build on the three-turnover performance from Week 1, the Buckeyes did nearly everything else, holding Western Michigan to 99 total yards and just five in the second half. Led by defensive end <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/jack-sawyer-46049925/">Jack Sawyer</a>, the Scarlet and Gray managed three sacks and five tackles for a loss while not allowing a play of more than eight yards. Offensively, quarterback <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/will-howard-46056477/">Will Howard</a> put together another efficient day with 292 yards and one touchdown on 69 percent completion percentage. <a href="https://247sports.com/college/howard/">Howard</a>, who also had a rushing touchdown, spread the ball around, with <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Jeremiah-Smith-46114094">Jeremiah Smith</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/emeka-egbuka-46048438/">Emeka Egbuka</a> each catching five passes. Smith went for 119 yards and a score. Running backs <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/quinshon-judkins-46100893/">Quinshon Judkins</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/treveyon-henderson-46049087/">TreVeyon Henderson</a> each had two touchdowns, while freshman <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/james-peoples-46118013/">James Peoples</a> found the endzone for the second consecutive game. Before looking ahead at what's coming for the Scarlet and Gray , let's look back at where Ohio State ranks in several statistical categories across the country and in the Big Ten coming out of the first full week of college football action. We will continue to update the Buckeyes' statistical rankings throughout the year. All of these statistics came from <a href="http://cfbstats.com/">CFBStats.com</a>.<h2>Offense</h2>Scoring offense: 54 points per game - tied for 4th nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten (Last week: 52.0 points per game - tied for 17th nationally, 1st in the Big Ten)Total offense: 543.5 yards per game - 10th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten (Last week: 404.0 yards per game - 72nd nationally, 12th in the Big Ten)Passing offense: 322.0 yards per game - 17th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten (Last week: 234.0 yards per game - tied for 66th nationally, 11th in the Big Ten)Rushing offense: 221.5 yards per game - 28th nationally, 6th in the Big Ten (Last week: 170.0 yards per game - 68th nationally, 12th in the Big Ten)Third down conversions: 50 percent - tied for 33rd nationally, tied for 6th in the Big Ten (Last week: 64.29 percent - 12th nationally, 2nd in the Big Ten)Red zone conversions: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten (100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten)Sacks allowed: 2 - tied for 32nd nationally, tied for 6th in the Big Ten (Last week: 0 - tied for 1st nationally, tied for first in the Big Ten)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 nearly here. The Buckeyes are into fall camp and what could be a memorable 2024 season before we know it! Basketball is building toward the 2024-25 season as well. Stay on top of the latest Buckeye news by BECOMING A BUCKNUTS SUBSCRIBER today!<h2>Defense</h2>Scoring defense: 3.0 points per game - tied for 4th nationally, 2nd in the Big Ten (Last week: 6.0 points per game - tied for 28th nationally, tied for 5th in the Big Ten)Total defense: 138.0 yards per game - 2nd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten (Last week: 177.0 yards per game - tied for 15th nationally, 2nd in the Big Ten)Pass defense: 100.5 yards per game - 7th nationally, 2nd in the Big Ten (Last week: 130.0 yards per game - 42nd nationally, 7th in the Big Ten)Rush defense: 37.5 yards per game - 6th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten (Last week: 47.0 yards per game - tied for 18th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten)Opponent third down conversions: 22.58 percent - tied for 15th nationally, tied for 3rd in the Big Ten (Last week: 25.0 percent - tied for 34th nationally, 6th in the Big Ten)Opponent red zone conversions: 0 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten (Last week: 0 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten)Sacks: 8 - tied for 6th nationally, tied for 2nd in the Big Ten (Last week: 5 - tied for 11th nationally, tied for 2nd in the Big Ten)<h2>Special teams</h2>Punting: 43.29 yards per punt - 55th nationally, 11th in the Big Ten (Last week: 44.67 yards per punt - 51st nationally, 9th in the Big Ten)Field goals: Last week: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for first in the Big Ten (Last week: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for first in the Big Ten)Extra points: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten (Last week: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten)Kickoff return: 11.5 yards per return - tied for 114th nationally, 16th in the Big Ten (Last week: 23 yards per return - tied for 43rd nationally, 8th in the Big Ten)Punt return: 7.33 yards per return - tied for 68th nationally, 10th in the Big Ten (Last week: 15 yards per return - 23rd nationally, 3rd nationally)<h2>Miscellaneous</h2>Penalties: 51.5 yards per game - tied for 63rd nationally, 9th in the Big Ten (Last week: 45.0 yards per game - tied for 59th nationally, tied for 5th in the Big Ten)Opponent penalties: 18.5 yards per game - 131st nationally, 16th in the Big Ten (Last week: 35.0 yards per game - tied for 89th nationally, 9th in the Big Ten)Time of possession: 30:16.00 - 62nd nationally, 11th in the Big Ten (Last week: 25:56.00 - 108th nationally, 18th in the Big Ten)Turnover margin: +1.5 - tied for 17th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten (Last week: +3.0 - tied for 3rd nationally, tied for 2nd in the Big Ten)Follow Patrick Murphy on <a href="https://twitter.com/_Pat_Murphy">Twitter</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_pat_murphy_/">Instagram</a> for more Ohio State coverageWhat's next for the Buckeyes? Make sure you're in the loop -- take five seconds to sign up for our <a href="http://ohiostate.247sports.com/distribution/signup">FREE Buckeyes newsletter</a> now!<h2>Other interesting stats</h2>** <a href="https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/">Ohio State</a> improved to 2-0 this season and is now 38-1 all-time against Mid-American Conference schools, winning 35 consecutive games.** This was the second shutout under head coach <a href="https://247sports.com/Coach/ryan-day-509/">Ryan Day</a>. The first came against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/cincinnati/">Cincinnati</a> in 2019. ** With 119 receiving yards and one touchdown, wide receiver <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/Jeremiah-Smith-46114094">Jeremiah Smith</a> is now tied with <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/chris-olave-46040337/">Chris Olave</a> and <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/marvin-harrison-jr-46054792/">Marvin Harrison Jr.</a> for fifth place on Ohio State's freshman receiving touchdown list with three.** Smith is now the first true freshman at Ohio State to have over 200 yards receiving through the first two games of a season. ** This was the 14th career 100-yard rushing game for running back <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/quinshon-judkins-46100893/">Quinshon Judkins</a>. ** The 406 yards of total offense in the first half was the first time the Buckeyes have gained more than 400 yards in a half since playing at Michigan State Oct. 8, 2022 (429). ** Ohio State scored six rushing touchdowns between five different players.** Running back <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/james-peoples-46118013/">James Peoples</a> joined <a href="https://247sports.com/Player/maurice-clarett-26799/">Maurice Clarett</a> as the only Buckeye freshman to rush for a touchdown in each of the first two games of the season. ** 12 different Buckeye receivers reeled in at least one catch. ** Ohio State threw for 410 yards. The last time the Buckeyes topped 400 passing yards was Sept. 17, 2022, against <a href="https://247sports.com/college/toledo/">Toledo</a> (482). ** Ohio State held <a href="https://247sports.com/college/western-michigan/">Western Michigan</a> to just 99 yards of total offense. It marked the first time the Buckeye defense limited an opponent to less than 100 total yards since allowing 66 yards in a 62-14 win over <a href="https://247sports.com/college/maryland/">Maryland</a> on Oct. 7, 2017. </div></body>

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Stat Pack: Where Ohio State stands statistically after Week 2

Where the Buckeyes are statistically around the country and in the Big Ten after the second game. No. 2 Ohio State was back at Ohio Stadium on Saturday for a primetime game against Western Michigan. The Buckeyes defeated the Broncos 56-0, completely dominating the visitors from start to finish. After coming out of the Week 1 victory against Akron with some concerns, the Scarlet and Gray fans left the Horseshoe feeling good about their team.

Stat Pack: Where Ohio State stands statistically after Week 2

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