In the preseason poll from Inside Lacrosse, the Buckeyes landed at 9. That's based on the fact that 80% of the offensive output is coming back in 2020.

This ranking is probably a bit generous for the Buckeyes. I would have them in the 10 to 12 range. The Buckeyes will be replacing Matt Borges at close defense, easily their best defender last year, and no true dodging threat at middie has emerged.

There are a lot of freshmen who will need to make an impact for the Buckeyes to stay in the hunt for the postseason in 2020.

https://www.insidelacrosse.com/slideshow/2020-face-off-yearbook-mens-div...