Urban Meyer is not allowed to communicate with Ohio State players or coaches or be on university property during his paid administrative leave, per Cleveland.com's Bill Landis.
Jerome Baker and Chris Worley are gone and Tuf Borland is recovering from injury, leaving some opportunity for a host of guys who played reserve roles a season ago.
Ohio State linebacker Dallas Gant joined defensive tackle Tommy Togiai on Wednesday as the only members of the Buckeyes' Class of 2018 to lose their black stripes.
The 99 Warriors project moves forward with No. 24, Shawn Springs, a consensus All-American, Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year and two-time all-conference selection.
Stacy Elliott, the father of former Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott, was among the crowd on hand for Monday's rally to support Urban Meyer outside Ohio Stadium.
Courtney Smith's attorney issues a statement that Ohio State "has never contacted Ms. Smith" to discuss allegations, but she will "fully cooperate" with OSU's investigation.
About 200 to 250 people gathered outside the north rotunda of Ohio Stadium on Monday for a rally to support Urban Meyer, who is currently on paid administrative leave.
