Notes and observations from Ohio State's last two practices before its exhibition, including the health of the team, the rawness of the freshmen and the leadership of CJ Walker.
29 Oct 2019 by Colin Hass-Hill, Jake Anderson and David Wertheim
Emeka Egbuka visits Ohio State to get a feel for game day, Buckeyes offer 2021 WR Kaden Prather, and Ryan Day answers questions about the 2020 RB situation.
Players of the game Chase Young (defense), J.K. Dobbins (offense) and Jahsen Wint (special teams) are among 20 champions for Ohio State's 38-7 win over Wisconsin.
The NCAA Board of Governors moved toward allowing student-athletes to benefit from their name, image and likeness on Tuesday, though it's still unclear what will happen next.
At a certain point (maybe right now), it'll be time for college football to stop trying to poke holes in the idea that Ohio State is the best team in the country.
Ryan Day said Chase Young needs to continue playing at the same level to have a chance to win the Heisman and Garrett Wilson is making a "strong move" at punt returner.
Ohio State turned a competitive game in the third quarter into a blowout by the fourth quarter, and 60 total Buckeyes saw playing time in their 38-7 win over Wisconsin.
Emeka Egbuka's ambition to become a coach began two years ago when he moonlighted as an offensive coordinator, and that goal has made Ohio State a frontrunner in his recruitment.
Ryan Day said he thought Saturday's rain could have played into Wisconsin's hands, but he's proud of how his team prevailed for a 38-7 win after a slow offensive start.
Versatile defensive tackle Michael Hall Jr. earns an Ohio State offer, Kaden Saunders likens himself to K.J. Hill and Duce Chestnut says his visit "went great."
Chase Young's Pro Football Focus grade of 96.4 is the highest mark PFF has ever charted, making him the most prolific pass-rusher in the company's history.
Chase Young, J.K. Dobbins and Justin Fields are competing with each other for Heisman votes but together, they're competing with everyone else for a national title.
Ohio State fans are feeling frisky after a blowout win over Wisconsin, making Heisman predictions, crowning Ryan Day as coach of the year, and calling a national title.