Ohio State finished just outside of the College Football Playoff last year, but never fear: Athlon has the Buckeyes making a return trip this season. The preview magazine ranked Ohio State as the best team in the Big Ten and the No. 4 team nationally, meaning the Buckeyes would get their third shot at the playoff since its inception. Athlon touted Ohio State’s “explosive running game,” its bevy of weapons in the passing game and a defense that will get after quarterbacks and make plays behind the line of scrimmage. “Even with the loss of seven NFL Draft picks, Ohio State is one of the most talented teams in the country and as the Big Ten favorite should remain at the forefront of the playoff conversation,” Athlon wrote. Whether Ohio State can take advantage of all those weapons offensively will depend on how Dwayne Haskins slots in at quarterback after…
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