COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State was just one Noah Ruggles kick from a shot at a national championship. After putting together an outstanding season, making 17-of-20 field goals, the Florida native missed a 50-yard kick in the final seconds of the College Football Playoff semifinals against Georgia. It was a heartbreaking end to Ruggles’ career and Ohio State’s season, but the Buckeyes are now tasked with replacing Ruggles and finding some new returners, as well as a long-snapper for the upcoming season. Advertisement Here are a few quick thoughts on the special teams battles entering preseason camp. Who is going to replace Ruggles? Many will remember Ruggles for the miss against Georgia, but in his two-year career at Ohio State, he was incredibly consistent. He made 37 field goals in two years and missed just 1-of-21 kicks during the 2021-22 season. Ohio State is looking at two players to replace…
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