Urban Meyer says the Buckeyes' roster is the best in a decade. But Ryan Day's team falls short at two key positions compared to recent national champions.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day boasts his most talented roster in decades. But can he finally follow Urban Meyer's footsteps as a national champion?CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio State football should be embarrassed. The Buckeyes always boast top-tier talent, but this year’s team is overflowing with riches. Even former OSU coach Urban Meyer, who recruited some of college football’s greatest rosters, is blushing over coach Ryan Day’s depth chart.
The offense, now coordinated by offensive wizard Chip Kelly, features former 1,100-yard receiver Emeka Egbuka surrounded by former five-star recruits. Freshman Jeremiah Smith, the No. 1 overall recruit from 2024, could be the best receiving prospect in school history . And former Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins, who totaled 3,000 scrimmage yards in two SEC seasons, joins TreVeyon Henderson in the backfield.
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Perhaps new right guard Tegra Tshbola will play better than Jones. And Alabama transfer Seth McLaughlin’s experience should be an advantage at center, where OSU played Hinzman as a freshman last year. But offensive line coach Justin Frye is betting big on offseason leaps from Simmons, who led the NCAA in penalties last season, and Fryar. Jones is a two-time All-Big Ten selection, but O-lines are defined by their weakest links.
Over 19 starts from 2022-23 Howard completed 60.1% of his passes for 7.7 yards per attempt and threw 2.8 touchdowns for every interception. Compared to the 10 quarterbacks who have hoisted a College Football Playoff Trophy, Howard’s numbers would rank 11th, 11th and ninth.Of course, those numbers lack context. Armed with five-star receivers for the first time, Howard will both find easier completions and produce more explosive plays.
One quarter, or one drive, or one play could determine whether Howard belongs on the champions’ list, which features one more interesting trend: Of the last eight CFP champions, five were quarterbacked by future first-round picks .
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