OSU front four poised to chase Iowa frosh QB early and often

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Don’t expect the Ohio State defensive front to offer a whole lot of comfort for new Iowa starting quarterback James Vandenberg.

In a somewhat topsy-turvy season, the one constant for the 10th-ranked Buckeyes has been an aggressive, fast and furious rush from its down linemen on defense. The unit is third in the nation at stopping the run, sixth in pass-efficiency defense and total defense and 23rd in sacks.

With Vandenberg, a redshirt freshman, stepping in Saturday for the injured Ricky Stanzi at quarterback for the Hawkeyes, the Buckeyes will be relentless. On every play they will likely send four or more huge bodies to see who can get to Vandenberg the fastest.