After spring practice and heading into the summer months, ESPN still views Ohio State football as the No. 2 team in the country heading into the 2023 season. According to ESPN’s Bill Connelly, the Buckeyes rank second in his post-spring SP+ rankings, measuring teams based on returning production, recent recruiting and recent history. With the second-best offense in the country behind USC and the 13th-ranked defense, Ohio State sits at No. 2, 0.3 points behind reigning national champion Georgia. The Buckeyes are also 0.4 points ahead of rival Michigan, which has the seventh-best offense and the fourth-best defense in the country. 100 days until Ohio State football: Ohio State football’s 2023 season opener is 100 days away. Here’s what you need to know Connelly also has Ohio State ranked at No. 38 in the country in returning production, bringing back 60% of its offense and 77% of its defense. How…
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