THE Ohio State Buckeyesled by a big defensive effort, managed to defeat the Penn State Nittany Lions on the road during weeks 10, 20-13.

One of the main contributors to the defensive performance was veteran cornerback Davison Igbinosun, who was recently named Bronko Nagurksi National Defensive Player of the Week.

The former Ole Miss standout allowed three receptions on five targets for a season-high 42 yards. PFF coverage grade of 76.5. Igbinosun was also responsible for the touchdown-saving interception late in the second quarter to maintain the Buckeyes’ lead 14-10 at halftime.

Although the defense has struggled at times this season, the junior cornerback has allowed a 56.3 completion percentage this season when targeted, according to PFF. With big names on the roster, Igbinosun often gets lost in the fray. However, the recent game against Penn State caught the attention of many NFL Draft Analysts.

Igbinosun and fellow cornerback Denzel Burke have been recognized as two prospects for the 2025 NFL Draft. Burke should be a late-day, early-day-two pick, while Igbinosun could fall to day-three. There’s still a chance, however, that the former College Football News Freshman All-American could stay another season in Columbus to improve his draft stock.

The Buckeyes will need Igbinosun to continue his electric play for the rest of the season, as Ohio State is scheduled to face Indiana and Michigan for the final two games of the regular season.