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20.3%
20.3% -- third down conversion rate for Ohio State defense (2026)
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20.3%
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Percentage
Data Vintage
2026
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B
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95
Source Trust
90
Citation Chain
90
Independence
30
Methodology
45
Freshness
86
Sources (3)
The New York Times
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Tier A
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6695016/2025/10/07/ohio-state-defense-stats-minnesota-illinois/ ↗
Source Article
Ohio State is No. 1 and still trending upward, from stingy defense to an expanding offense
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State held Minnesota to 162 total yards, with 66 of those coming on the opening drive. It was yet another dominant performance for a defense that has allowed a total of 25 points in its first five games — a feat bested by only 2021 Georgia in the College Football Playoff era.
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cbssports.com
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2026-08-18
heavy.com
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2026-08-18
Original Research
The New York Times
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Conversion rate allowed on third downs.
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