Ohio State defense saw 60 total tackles made by 19 different players in their win over Penn State. The Buckeyes are hosting Purdue on Saturday at noon. Defensive Coordinator Jim Knowles spoke Tuesday during a pre-game press conference. Ohio State schedule for 2024 season: Aug. 31 – Akron (52-6) Sept. 7 – Western Michigan (56-0) Sept. 14 – Off Sept. 21 – Marshall (49-14) Sept. 28 – at Michigan State (7 p.m., Peacock) Oct. 5 – Iowa (3:30 p.m., CBS/WBNS-10TV) Oct. 12 – at Oregon (L 32-21) Oct. 19 – Off Oct. 26 – Nebraska (W 21-17) Nov. 2 – at Penn State (W 20-13) Nov. 9 – Purdue Nov. 16 – at Northwestern Nov. 23 – Indiana Nov. 30 – Michigan (Noon, FOX)