On paper we could say Ohio has given up 12.3 ppg to SDSU, FAU and ISU so the defense will be for real in MAC play and the offense will pick up the pace. Reality may be our offense might not be that crisp this year and will be subject to unexpected clunkers in MAC play. Regardless Ohio may have enough to win its 6th division title and 6th MAC championship in 2023.
MAC teams will have a lot more film, and will put more time in then some of the non-league teams do. That's just a reality of what league games mean, and being later in the year.
Very true, but I don't think that our offense has really hit its stride yet. I think we are still shaking off the rust, particularly with the QB carousel we've had the first four games of the season. Rourke on Saturday, while very good, did not look to me to be at the top of his game yet.