The three toughest defenses for the Ohio State offense in 2023

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TreVeyon Henderson by Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson is tackled by the Wisconsin defense during the teams' 2022 meeting, a 52-21 Buckeyes victory. (Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)

COLUMBUS — Ohio State has averaged north of 40 points per game each of the last six seasons. The Buckeyes have proved to be a well-oiled machine on that side of the ball. There's no expectation for that to change with wide receivers coach Brian Hartline now serving as the team's offensive coordinator. Nevertheless, Ohio State's factory of offensive talent will be tested again in 2023 when they trot out a new starting quarterback and, perhaps more notably, three new starting offensive linemen. Lettermen Row is examining which three opposing defenses could pose the biggest threat to the Buckeyes' offense this season.