Ohio State Football: 3 reasons why Buckeyes can go undefeated in 2017

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GLENDALE, AZ – DECEMBER 31: Deshaun Watson #4 of the Clemson Tigers is hit by Dre’Mont Jones #86 of the Ohio State Buckeyes and Tyquan Lewis #59 during the first half of the 2016 PlayStation Fiesta Bowl at University of Phoenix Stadium on December 31, 2016 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) /

3. Front seven wreaks havoc against opposition

Ohio State’s front seven might be the best in the country be the end of the year. Dre’Mont Jones and Tracy Sprinkle are tremendous compliments to Hubbard and Lewis on the d-line. Chris Worley and Dante Booker solidify the linebacker positions next to Baker.

Against teams like Penn State and Michigan State, OSU’s front seven needs to be at their best. Penn State running back Saquon Barkley is the best running back in the country and Michigan State rusher L.J. Scott is not far behind him.

The Ohio State starters on defense are not the only reason why opponents should be terrified. When a team has a player like Nick Bosa as a backup defensive end, there’a lot of depth on the roster. Bosa rotates in behind Hubbard and Lewis at defensive end.

With the secondary going through some transition after losing key pieces, the front seven needs to be very good. Yet, they have the exact resources to do just that.

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