It was revealing when defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said last week that he had “activated” Downs, the All-America safety who transferred to Ohio State from Alabama in January. Since the start of Big Ten play, Knowles has dialed up more blitzes featuring Downs, whose range makes a difference in disguising potential pressure.

Ohio State football made a statement against one of the best defenses in the Big Ten on Saturday. They got off to a slow start offensively, but turned a 7-0 halftime lead into a 35-7 drubbing of Iowa in Columbus.

Top-25 teams will hit the field across 17 games on the Week 7 college football schedule. That includes the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes playing the No. 3 Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Info on how to watch the best games this week in college football is included for you.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and the Oregon Ducks square off for one of 17 games on the college football slate in Week 7 that feature a ranked team.With Week 7 in college football upon us, stay on top

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