9:55 AM ET Mitch ShermanESPN Staff Writer Close Nebraska/Big Ten/Recruiting reporter. Joined ESPN in 2011. Graduated from the University of Nebraska. Our noncconference series continues this week, looking at some of the top opponents to appear on the schedules of Big 12 teams this fall. As the start of preseason camps near, we’re here to provide a peak at the top challenges in front of league teams in the early weeks of this season. Up next is Ohio State. Opponent: Ohio State (at Oklahoma, Sept. 17) Names to know: QB J.T. Barrett, RB Mike Weber, C Pat Elflein, OG Billy Price, HB Curtis Samuel, HB Dontre Wilson, LB Raekwon McMillan, DE Sam Hubbard, DE Tyquan Lewis, LB Dante Booker, CB Gareon Conley QB J.T. Barrett, a two-time Ohio State captain and a Heisman Trophy candidate, provides leadership on a team that returns just six starters. Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesOffseason storylines: It’s no secret that the Buckeyes lost a lot of talent. A whole lot. In addition to the five first-round NFL draft picks, headlined by defensive end Joey Bosa and running back Ezekiel Elliott, who went third and fourth overall, respectively, Ohio State saw two of its three quarterbacks drafted, and 12…
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