November 17, 2024

Early look: What to like about No. 3 Ohio State in 2017


CLOSE The college football season doesn’t start until the fall but it’s never too early to start looking ahead. USA TODAY Sports Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback J.T. Barrett.(Photo: Greg Bartram, USA TODAY Sports) Each week, USA TODAY Sports will give a more detailed look at the teams listed on our early top 25 for the 2017 college football season. Up next: No. 3 Ohio State. From top to bottom, it’s hard to find a more talented roster — maybe at Alabama, but nowhere else. The expectations are high for a reason. But with Urban Meyer, a fifth-year senior quarterback and a change in offensive style, the Buckeyes seem ready to notch yet another College Football Playoff berth. Why No. 3? 1. The defensive line. There will be much attention paid to the remaking of the Buckeyes’ offense. But one of the greatest reasons to expect another Playoff run from this…

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