COLUMBUS, Ohio -- It's nice to have confidence in a veteran presence to keep their head down and execute.

It can come as second nature. That's why experience is critical to success, and the starting Buckeyes linebackers have seen just that so far in 2020.

“Regardless of who’s in, you got to step up," senior Baron Browning said after Saturday's game against Indiana. "We talk about competitive excellence, so when your number’s called, you have to be ready.”