Josh Pate On Whether Ohio State Is #1 Entering 2024 (Late Kick Cut)

Ohio State and Ryan Day are entering 2024 with a loaded roster and the chance to once again compete for a national title. On Late Kick Live Ep 524 Josh Pate continued a series of what-ifs in College Football this year by wondering whether this roster talent may lead to a championship for the Buckeyes. Let us know what you think in the comments below and be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the channel and CLICK THE BELL for notifications as we bring you multiple live shows per week!
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[@bschmid100]

I’m a die hard buckeye fan. They are talented every year. They gotta play and go take it. Period

[@Number3boyz]

If you were a tru buckeye fan you would know this is the most talented football team they’ve ever had.

[@pauliewalnuts2527]

not like this dude, loaded with talent is an understatement. talent wise one of the greatest teams ever, we still have july

[@MultiKushie]

@@Number3boyz😂😂😂

[@RobertMcCreary-fd7gx]

@@greenwave819they’re playing Oregon in the like the second week dumb ass 😂

[@gnielsen07]

@@Number3boyzit’s arguable the Bosa / Elliot team sent tons of players to the league

[@RadicallyOptimistic]

Georgia is just another top-2 team of any given year, just like they have been every year since 2021. OSU is more among the likes of 20 Bama, 01 Miami, 71 Nebraska, etc. When you already have a top 5 roster, and then spend $30 million, this is what happens. Plus the advantage of having Chip Kelly call plays but not have to recruit or run a program. The scheme of 2010-12 Oregon with Nick Saban caliber talent.

[@augustaborn9034]

Kirby is better than Ryan Day. Always will be

[@GoDawgs2212]

Well what do you expect both of those coaches to say, they’re not going to say something negative.

[@mrkennady]

Can't wait to see all the excuses after Michigan beats em twice this year.

[@13kimosabi13]

For elite rosters => rarely do their unfulfilled expectations result from talent => but from injuries and the No 1 hindrance, their Head Coach being daft and clueless. Think Cooper in 1998 Think Oscar Liar in 2015 Bama’s Saban almost fell victim (again) but inserted TUA at halftime vs Georgia in the Natty game. Crying Ryan has already snatched defeat from the jaws of victory TWICE => so whether Ohio State has the best roster talent is irrelevant at this point. OSU must prove they can win IN SPITE OF HIM.

[@nicholaswoods4055]

Tier 1: 1. Ohio state 2. Georgia 3. Oregon 4. Texas Tier 2: 5. Alabama 6. Missouri 7. Ole miss 8. Michigan 9. Utah 10. ND Tier 3: 11. FSU 12. Lsu 13. Penn state 14. Arizona 15. Oklahoma 16. Clemson 17. USC Tier 4: 18. Oklahoma state 19. Iowa 20. Auburn

[@nateg4582]

I would honestly move michigan up to tier 1

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Michigan is rank #1 fasho 💯💯💯 you tripping

[@nicholaswoods4055]

@@JuwwnDunbar yikes

[@nateg4582]

​@@JuwwnDunbargood luck this season.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

@@nateg4582 Michigan football winning back to back national championships 🏆🏆

[@buckeye4ever419]

The 2024 B1G and National Champions, THE World Famous Ohio State Buckeyes. O-H

[@clydeorris4093]

I-O

[@Blizznor]

It’s crazy that Michigan is going to beat them again at the shoe

[@WBeaver-kb6sd]

Ohio state were a ref away from beating Georgia with less talent 2 years ago. They beat Georgia by 2 td’s this year.

[@Ghost_618nation]

No they won’t beat us ever by 2 touchdowns u slpw in the head

[@Ghost_618nation]

Georgia would smoke Ohio state this year by 17

[@Ghost_618nation]

Umm don’t blame the refs losers u can’t beat us

[@MrBlarginFlarg]

Don't talk about refs man lol especially not when Ohio St played their best game and Georgia played their worst game and it was still that close. They lost, don't dwell on the past. Ohio St has a really good chance to win it all this year, just focus on that. Beating Georgia by 2 td's is wishful thinking but they could certainly beat them.

[@nateg4582]

​@@Ghost_618nationgood luck to your Dawgs this season.

[@OSU2010]

I got UGA and OSU in Natty blood bath

[@aarondixon7]

Of course you do... see you there

[@matthewmiller5194]

We will be there hope Geo is for that get back

[@CrimsonDad813]

Ohio state is going to the toilet bowl lmao Choke artist = Coach Day lmao

[@BB13131313]

Every year is unrealistically "Natty or bust" for Ohio State fans, but this year just feels different from any other and I'm 40.. it's hard to win a Natty, but the pressure and expectations this season is what it is.. OL and QB are the unknowns.. we'll see what happens!

[@daniellooney8878]

Same as OU. But OSU gets the benefit of the doubt and we get crapped on by national media. Our only concern is O-Line and new QB. Same as you guys

[@thpeacemaker]

Is that really unrealistic though? Until 3 years ago they were consistently winning the big 10 and even two years ago when they didn't they were a missed field goal away from a natty. That seems like a level where "natty or bust" is an appropriate mindset given that they had already done everything else

[@BB13131313]

@@thpeacemaker I agree, I literally said this year is different.. but yes, any fanbase that genuinely expects to win a Natty every year is being unrealistic, but fans are fans.. Saban made it look easy..

[@charlesfriebis7954]

@@daniellooney8878 Really? how many times did OU get a spot in the 4 team playoff? The reputation in the national media is due to results on the field, when they get there.

[@daniellooney8878]

@@thpeacemaker Well do have one the best O-line coaches in the entire country. We are not 90% blue chip like OSU but still 70%+ with BV last two cycles being top 10. Not 1 or 2 like OSU or GA, but still, the hate for OU? Really? We are just behind TX. And it is only getting better with the new conference. The double standard is what disturbs me. Not, that they may be correct.

[@JoshPateCFB]

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[@Tryreading]

My brother and I are possibly the biggest Bama fans you’d imagine, follow recruiting to the T, and well both salivate over the ungodly amount of talent at the Ohio state university. My god

[@SeanTheRuthless]

They have a #1 or #2 talent but you have to show it on the field. Oline could be an issue and with hopefully better QB play this team has everything they need to be special. Spending NIL in the right places instead of on unproven HS players is a good call. Go Bucks!

[@NateBee]

That defense is ridiculous. They have maybe 9 draft picks in the first 3 rounds.

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

After this year most of them should go first round.

[@aarondixon7]

​@@throgmortonartstudio2402pure delusion

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

@@aarondixon7 nah it's statistics. data.

[@siah5593]

@@aarondixon7 Based off what? you're useless opinion? if you look at mock drafts they have at least four Ohio state guys in the first round lol Here's a fun fact: Ohio State has the most college players drafted into the NFL since 2000, with 163 players selected and includes 21 first-round picks since 2016. In 2023, Ohio State also produced the most first-round picks ever. PuRe DeLuSiOn

[@James-xg5rh]

In my opinion, the offensive line is tied with the QB in college football as the biggest reasons a team will succeed or not. If that’s Ohio St’s biggest concern then all this hype is definitely going to be unwarranted

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

The offensive line is not a big concern. Furthermore, We know what Will Howard is as a QB. He is a tested commodity.

[@bailey7915]

@@throgmortonartstudio2402 tested but not that great

[@MarkyMark1221]

@@throgmortonartstudio2402who lost his spot to a true frosh of course

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

@@MarkyMark1221 He didn't lose his spot after winning a big 12 championship the previous year. He was looking for greener pastures with his final season of eligibility. No better than Ryan Day.

[@robschaller9061]

Disagree. YOu can WIN a title with average to above average OL play. DL is more important. If your defense is holding opponents out of endzone forcing FG attempts and your offense can must 21-24 points with this OSU defense, you wont lose a single game to ANYONE

[@cacogenicist]

I would take Oregon's O-line, QB, and WRs over Ohio State's.

[@bschmid100]

Let’s not forget. We have 3 starters on the o line who have started for their respective team the last 3 years. And the other 2 are second year starters. They are very experienced on the o line. With chip kellys run scheme they will take a major step forward this year

[@gregjacksun]

@@reconsoldier135 I wonder if they have worked on that at all. If they are smart - they will just trust the kid and ignore the issue.

[@alanm03]

​@reconsoldier135 We probably have other long snappers as well. Question: Was that bad snap just a one-time thing? It's hard to imagine they would take the young man if it was a perpetual issue. even with that, he must be very good in other areas, or we probably wouldn't have brought him in.

[@Number3boyz]

@@bschmid100 I agree I think one is preseason first team all American and another one is second. I could be wrong.

[@JeffreyLeohner]

@@reconsoldier135Not worried! Ohio State coaches develop there players to elite status, to excel in the NFL! 🌰🏈

[@JeffreyLeohner]

@@alanm03Correct! Ohio State only goes after the best! 🌰🏈

[@ksimon6485]

Jim Tressel always did More with Less. The best OSU coach ever.

[@charlesfriebis7954]

Look Tressel's recruiting class rankings. He Always had top talent and had multiple top 5 recruiting classes come through Ohio State. Pretty sure Pryor and Miller were top rated recruits when they were high school seniors (both recruited by Tressel). He was able to develop key 3 stars into top NFL talent, but you are selling him short on recruiting ability, by saying he did more with less.

[@ksimon6485]

@@charlesfriebis7954 True enough though most were outside of the top 10. I’m saying comparatively to Urban and Day. Tressel would go down as an all time great if not for an NCAA witch hunt.

[@colerigo6658]

I’m with you man

[@pauliewalnuts2527]

and had his players back

[@nateg4582]

For me Woody Hayes is the best, Jim Tressel is the second best.

[@Number3boyz]

I’m not worried about offensive line or the QB. Howard is mobile and Ryan day isn’t calling the plays. Two offensive linemen are in the top 25 in the country for linemen and none of them are new. The huge question is can everyone mesh well and play together? We will see, it’ll be the biggest waste ever in Ohio state history if not.

[@BackyardExploration]

Prediction: Ohio State loses to Missouri in first round of playoffs 🤣

[@johnnywebb2351]

😂

[@KevinSanchez-vq3mh]

Nothing is sweeter than Scum fans in the comments of a Buckeyes video 🤣 crying how we ‘bought’ our team, when they had more transfers and more seniors, 5th year seniors and 6th year seniors last year for their *natty* than we have EVER had. Cheaters never prosper, have fun losing 3+ games this season and getting back in your place (our little brother) for the next 20 years again.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

The defending champs Michigan football is #1 team in college football heading into next season

[@Darealmanco]

Overrated as always

[@nateg4582]

Thought that's a description of notre dame.

[@alexharris9129]

Man it’s going to be hilarious seeing everyone’s eyes widen after Michigan beats Texas week 2, and be catapulted to the National Championship conversation yet again😂😂. Only fools think Michigan is going to take a SIGNIFICANT step back. They will not.

[@mytidleycanwink.4692]

So mich has scouting videos of Texas all ready...sheesh, they'll never learn.

[@KevinSanchez-vq3mh]

I can’t wait to come back to this comment and see how wrong you were.

[@darylhoskins5696]

Finally Break through ,Lose Your Coach and Your QB and think Michigan gonna Dominate ,Don’t think so!!!

[@armandopena2906]

Only fools ignore the upcoming violations coming to UM.

[@rakeshjayakumar6436]

Michigan stuns Ohio state. But Ohio State wins the national championship.

[@cjpreach]

For me, all preseason "rankings" are a waste of time. Irrelevant. Play the games, baby!

[@calebleeson5662]

Nah qb is still a question for me and it’s a big deal. I think Georgia is #1

[@ayufever1978]

ohio state being #1 is only gonna happen on the video game

[@diggingmystyle]

Money buys a lot of pre-season happiness for Ohio State fans.

[@keananrice9173]

It's legal sweetie. Cry about it

[@diggingmystyle]

@@keananrice9173 never said it was illegal. All that talent and still can't beat a team that never ranks high in recruiting. 😅😅😅

[@matthewmiller5194]

Food stamps feed people like you what's the difference?

[@WBeaver-kb6sd]

It’s championship or bust every year at Ohio state. That’s the standard.

[@draku9667]

I guess there has been a lot of busting at The Ohio State then

[@kevinpowers2959]

"championship or bust every year" Gets blown out by Missouri before halftime

[@Jon.A.Scholt]

If that's the case Ohio State underperforms more than any program in the country. They only have two championships in more than 50 years.

[@timoteo8024]

Dumb standard. And is awesome to see and will continue to see the spiraling into irrelevance around the toilet bowl your lame soft team going. Enjoy getting blasted Michigan at home again this year losers..lolol

[@sterlingkellogg-clarke2738]

Lots of busting then 😂

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

Yes, Ohio State has the best roster in the sport. That is largely because Georgia lost a ton of guys and OSU didn't. Don't forget the amazing coaching hires OSU made as well. Chip Kelly as an OC. that is crazy.

[@eeriepizzeria]

georgia returns like 78% of their production last year, not sure what they lost

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

@@eeriepizzeria That's still less than OSU is returning I am sure. OSU lost 3-4 guys to the draft and that was it.

[@gregjacksun]

@@throgmortonartstudio2402 UGA 10 - OSU 6, not as drastic as it sounds.

[@throgmortonartstudio2402]

@@gregjacksun It still matters.

[@gregjacksun]

@@throgmortonartstudio2402 It matters, agreed. But it isn't tipping the scales like most would have you believe.

[@erikwill2891]

Bucks are freakin loaded. It’s natty or bust

[@lynnm40511]

I’m a Buckeye fan, but despite how loaded our roster is, I’m still worried about QB and OL. If we are good at both, we’ll have an awesome season. If not, we’ll lose to Oregon at least.

[@Mike-sp7zv]

I'm not worried about QB. It's JT Barrett 2.0. Oline is a concern

[@princeofgreece9054]

@@Mike-sp7zv You should be more concerned with your QB. Of the elite teams we expect this year, he’s the least talented QB of the bunch. Having your primary weakness this year being OL and QB is a potential devastating combo.

[@clydeorris4093]

​@@princeofgreece9054O-line is fine. And don't forget, we won a natty with Craig Krenzel. Will Howard is a much better QB. Devin will play some, as will Sayin. This team will be dominant.

[@Mike-sp7zv]

@@princeofgreece9054 He does need to clean up the interceptions from last year, but he's an absolute upgrade from Kyle McCord who was a freshman. If the O line does struggle this year, I'd want a QB that can tuck it and get the 1st down and give defenses multiple running threats to account for outside of Henderson and Judkins. He's a 5th year senior who won the Big12 over a TCU team that made the playoffs.

[@Mike-sp7zv]

@@clydeorris4093 I wouldn't say the O line is fine.

[@ichiganade2071]

Wer here as the Rocky of football and right now it might not be appreciated but in the future bet ur azz they'll make movies. NIL time, transfers at an all time high and we won it all with a bunch of medicore talented, pissed of Michigan Made Gs. Lied on, talked down on, under appreciated DAWGS all formed into one TEAM unit juggernaut... sacrificing for their brothers and not making mistakes! Retired Bama and saban in the rose bowl, made OSUs super talented team our bitch*s not one but 3 years in a row. Stealing heismans from stroud and championship hopes from the Butteyes😂 〽️ LETS GOOO!!!! This will never be duplicated and team 145 COMING💪🏽

[@midnightmotorinn6758]

1. beat the rugrats up north, 2. B1G champs, 3. National Championship. Ryan Day needs to go 3-for-3. No excuses. Coaching, check. NIL, check. Talent, check. Experience, check. Win or get someone who can. Who? Mike Vrabel. As a rabid Koolaid-drinking Buckeye, it pains to acknowledge there's something to the smoke that RD is soft. And, the real issue is how to replace the exodus of talent after this year.

[@tylerkerestly7072]

Oh hell yeah

[@johnhaversack1634]

OSU let PSU have their scrap WR in Fleming...either recruit/NIL a better one from Clemson/Georgia.

[@truckerdavidjr]

They Have great talent every year but it translate to absolutely nothing these last few yrs lost to 2 sec schools 1 in a bowl an the other in the playoffs. With a harder schedule I doubt they make it again.

[@gregjacksun]

It's getting harder and harder to stay on board - that's all. Not ready to jump - but he's gotta cvome up with something. Starting with cancelling this TTUN BS.

[@sleipnir7124]

Fully agree with Pate on this. I have never seen us this loaded. The exception is the offensive line across the board. We got outmuscled on OL a number of times last year and did not fully address our OL needs so far, neither in recruiting nor in the portal. If we fail to accomplish our goals this year, I think OL deficiency likely will be the root cause. That said, I am really excited to actually see this team play in the fall. The defense should be lights out and the offensive skill positions are loaded (we will see about our QB).

[@samuellandtroop8928]

USC didn't want the big to offer Oregon. Why you ask ... Lanning isn't playing games we will be the next team to take the leap go ducks

[@mikerodgers7620]

MICHIGAN is. They're the champs. Not Georgia or Ohio .

[@RichJacobson-e4p]

Superb talent, BUT this is a QB centric sport and theirs are completely unproven. Also, Michigan whupped em three years running by being tougher and less talented.

[@1FootballGuy1002]

They're talented but under Ryan Day they simply cannot get the job done. Odds are they will have to play Michigan twice in 2 weeks, and won't win both. So that's one loss. And can they beat Georgia? Unlikely, even with the talent. So it's very realistic they can be a 2-loss team and Ryan Day will have wasted one of the most talented teams this century.

[@unreconstructed9172]

I hope the buckeyes are preseason not #1. They handle better as underdogs. Until Day proves he's the man, don't overrate them. That's part of the problem. Make Day and the buckeyes earn it. They've spent the money, now it's time to put up or shut up and then evaluate Day officially after this season.

[@lifeislikeaboxofchocolates5383]

OSU is so overrated bruh like as an ole miss fan who hates ga it's not close. OSU has an elite roster but both of their question marks are the positions u CANT have question marks at. Tbh this should show why day is not the guy. Ole Miss let go of q bc his price tag was to high. OSU alr had an elite rb instead of getting q go out and get a guy like lance heard or whomever they valued as the best olineman day is to flashy. Quinshon flashy Caleb downs flashy this team overrated(both those players are elite) but this is no where close to the best roster in the country or even OSU's best roster in the past 5 years

[@johnhaversack1634]

They went out stole a starting QB/RB for this season...OSU can get any star player from another school...they get stars while other Big Ten teams get scraps.

[@peytongardner302]

Ohio state will not be in the playoffs or a top 25 team, very overrated team and coach.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Big facts 💯💯

[@samuellandtroop8928]

All these big ten fans think it was so much better than the pac. All you have is Ohio State and Michigan let's fuckin go ducks

[@JeffreyLeohner]

Ohio State is more loaded than any other team, including Georgia! Stop being a delusional Georgia fan! 🌰🏈

[@rolandogarza5771]

Ohio state given a weak ass schedule compared to Michigan. What a joke

[@XanderrTV]

They ain’t winning a championship with Will Howard. The guy will lay an egg in the biggest moment.

[@Travis-vl7sg]

The suckeyes have the easiest schedule in all of cfb. They dont even play a real game until week 6 🙄

[@Beefshorts3]

Did we all forget that they lost to Missouri?

[@johnnywebb2351]

😂

[@buckeyetillidie6622]

With a 3rd string QB and MHJ out.

[@gridirongodsNetwork]

Ohio State is extraordinarily talented. 4 and 5-stars all over that roster. I question the ability of the coaching staff, however, as they have been significantly more talented than Michigan each of the last 3 years they have competed. They are the best team in June. Michigan will be the best team come January.

[@darylhoskins5696]

Not an Fan of either Team ,But Michigan was Damn Good and now the Falloff !!!

[@Ezj9727]

Championship or bust yes. This is Ryan’s last chance

[@natejones689]

Still no coaching. Moore will outcoach day again

[@Cifer77]

Coming from a Buckeye, quoting the two former OSU Coaches on how great OSU is... isn't really going to impress anyone other than other Buckeyes... lol Plus, returning players, talent, none of it means a damn thing unless that beat that team up North.

[@BB13131313]

​@@greenwave819nobody plays 6-8 big games a year lol.. and Ohio State plays more than 1 big game a year, but the Michigan game is just different..

[@Mike-sp7zv]

​@@greenwave819ask Florida haha. I'm sure they'll chant sec all the way to a 3-9 record.

[@colerigo6658]

They’re both National Champions lol so maybe it should impress others but that’s just me

[@JeremyDavis-fq2cn]

How did we get a cheater up north on here!!!!!

[@AkronKid330]

If you don't think its a natty or bust then that's an issue. Its definitely natty or bust for Ryan Day. He's had too many chances now. With this talent he better win. If everyone considers him an elite coach.

[@colerigo6658]

I think most would agree if MHJ doesn’t go down he’s already a national champion

[@AkronKid330]

@@colerigo6658 are you talking about the GA game?

[@colerigo6658]

@@AkronKid330 yeah

[@AkronKid330]

@colerigo6658 I was always told. “If ifs and buts were candy and nuts, we’d all have a merry Christmas.” If my sister had a D**k she would be my brother. We can say if all we want. It didn't happen. And in my opinion we still would have lost that game anyway. Also it shouldn't have came down to that one play if that was the case.

[@robertkornosky543]

I heard that every year still can’t win

[@samuellandtroop8928]

That's it this all the big has is Ohio State

[@Southprong59]

OSU has a soft schedule . . .

[@buckeyes08]

Buckeyes on top

[@aarondixon7]

Beat Missouri first😂😂😂

[@GG-un7hj]

Will an average qb who would be backup at KSU, can he really lead Ohio State to NC over Georgia?

[@GG-un7hj]

Is he even better than McCord, or is he just a better runner but a worse passer than McCord?

[@cjhickspe1399]

Keep hyping them up.

[@happynotredamefan3736]

Friendly reminder we should have beat them last year. We have a better roster

[@AdrenalineJunkie25]

Could’ve,would’ve,should’ve

[@happynotredamefan3736]

@@AdrenalineJunkie25 Still shows how good we can be next year

[@timothyzeigler9007]

He meant roster..

[@rightfulone2597]

Ohio State is still miles better than Notre Dame....Our roster is even better than last year and yall couldn't even beat McCord at home. Notre Dame fans should sit this one out....look at your teams games whenever they've made the playoffs....😳

[@colerigo6658]

The only reason I disagree is because Kyle McCord didn’t show up and there was key players from the defense not out there because of injuries. Trust me I wish it wasn’t the case but that did seem all the difference

[@stocktondavis5492]

I think Georgia is the number 1 roster. Georgia has a proven QB. OSU has questions on QB like how good will Will Howard be? Their offense is also a question mark. Georgia also has a lot of returning talent.

[@rightfulone2597]

I agreed with you up until you said Offense is a question mark. That's where it's clear you haven't watched them play. I think Georgia is number 1, but OSU offense is always solid,even with a shaky OLine they put up points

[@stocktondavis5492]

@@rightfulone2597 when I say offense is a question mark I am refering to the OLine and the QB.

[@rightfulone2597]

@stocktondavis5492 ok my bad....I agree then. Those are valid questions. But yeah I got Georgia 1....I'm a Buckeyes fan, but we gotta prove it before we can say we are 1. Georgia also has the best qb

[@ksimon6485]

As an Ohio State fan, I’m fine with this.

[@stocktondavis5492]

@@rightfulone2597 tbh I think either Quinn Ewers or Arch Manning will end up being the best qb

[@kenmahoney5255]

Go Ducks!

[@T.C.216]

The WVU PSU game should have been a night game in Morgantown. It's a crime it's not lol!!!!!!

[@eric50gobucks]

OSU shuffled the oline for the cotton bowl. They weren’t ready to play a 3rd string qb it was a disaster. That same team was had the ball in Michigan territory down 6 under a minuet to go. Didn’t go there way but the picture I’m painting is how close they were with a Syracuse level QB. The offensive line is not much of a question. If healthy the starting 5 all have 1 full season starting experience at OSU or bama. And now you add in that will howard is a legitimate threat to run, which adds an element to the offense that McCord did not. This teams only question to me is linebacker. Talent wise they are in better shape but they lose the veteran presence of eichenberg.

[@T.C.216]

Like WVU was picked to be 14th out of 14 last year. Not saying they had a stellar season, but still. Interested on your thoughts about them for this year? That schedule. Very interesting.

[@kevcambridge5910]

Bama is better this year, and they lost to Michigan in overtime last year. Add a coaching staff that wins 90% of their games and a top 3 recruiting class...best of luck to y'all

[@selfaware114]

Buckeyes fan here, can’t buy a natty let’s talk chemistry . We will see OL will be a team weakness. Hopefully I’m wrong.

[@gabrielrobertson9761]

The Defensive Backs played really well at Ohio State last season but thinking what if they have that same DB play but allowing the pass rush loose and get after the opposing QB. The run defense was alright last season would like to see them keep teams under 100 yards rushing this season. The offense loaded at Running Back and Wide Receiver but I hope with a more experienced O-Line I'm hoping they are better as a unit this year compared to last with less experience. I also wonder how the Quarterback position will be this season. It will most likely be QB Will Howard who transferred in from K-State because of how much experience he has under his belt and don't forget his height and weight are close to Josh Allen. I think with the addition of Chip Kelly as our Offensive Coordinator will be huge for this offense in 2024 because how great he is as an offensive coach.

[@adamrohde9621]

My thoughts are their defense MAY be the best they’ve had in a long time and they were pretty good last year too. Offensively is where I question this being one of their best teams. Offensive line should be fine but don’t think anybody believes it’s going to be better than a typical OSU o-line. They have one of the most talented and deepest QB rooms in the country but they aren’t going to start a true freshman and Will Howard is a solid QB but nobody thinks he’s a CJ Stroud, Justin Fields, or a Dewayne Haskins. They possibly have the deepest WR room in the country but you only play so many guys and don’t think anybody thinks any of these guys are a MHJ, or Garrett Wilson, or JSN or Chris Olave just yet. They probably have the best 1-2 punch at RB but don’t think either of those guys are a Zeke or a Dobbins. They are deep on offense but feel like they lack the top end talent of some of their best offenses. They’ll definitely be a good offense but theirs a chance they’ll be kind of average by OSU’s standards.

[@distainedrogue536]

Nah, put Georgia as Number 1. Lie to yourselves and let's not mention this again until the end of the year. Georiga has the bestest QB and that means they're the bestest obviously. Forget the fact that half of our team belongs in the NFL but stayed to make a run at a NT. Forget all that, Georgia has Beck, and he's the Superman that nobody knew existed. Lie to yourselves all you want. We actually don't care. Also, so, much for Ohio State buying a championship. That narrative went out the window real quick once the children realized what Georgia does to get players and where Bama's class is coming from because of NIL. Just like Oregon. js

[@johnroger8563]

Wow, the list with the best odds to win the Natty you posted show Ohio State has to play 3 of the top 8 ranked and two are away. Talk about a Challenge....Why does Ohio State keep missing on top offensive line talent? Every year they send high draft picks linemen to the NFL and they are usually staters day one in the NFL>

[@alycynde5237]

Urbz and Sweater Vest should be taken with a grain of salt. There is little objectivity there. OSU has a loaded roster but not the best ever. After watching Michigan win it all they rolled up the money cannon and shot it over and over again. It really is NC or bust this year for them. Anything less truly is a failure. It is the motivation of seeing their most hated arch-rival win it all that will push them past their own self inflicted barrier and bring the championship to OSU. This is their one window. Large swaths of their talent will be gone after this season.

[@ilov3ohio2002]

Chip is the biggest add. We will run the damn ball. WR are good at blocking.

[@richiedubs6113]

As a Buckeye fan, I say Georgia is the team to beat going into the season.

[@dozinallday]

The #1 team in theeeeee country is MEEEEEECHIGAN. Until they are not. How many times do we have to hear this BlowHIO state crap year after year after year. Most overrated team in the country every year

[@nateg4582]

Actually notre dame is the most overrated team of all time.

[@brandonman1315]

Michigan is getting banned and it’s absolutely hilarious. Enjoy going back into the dumpster you crawled out of.

[@KyFiGz]

Osu isn’t even top 3. Stop it

[@brandonman1315]

You’re dumb if you don’t think Ohio State is the most talented team in the country.

[@ahasman1]

they did buy the most talent. that being said they had more talent then Michigan the last 3 years so....

[@RadicallyOptimistic]

They were better every year but last. Maturing as a CFB fan is realizing that single game samples are misleading and the true way to judge a team is the spread on their games. Ryan Day has been a very unlucky coach. Over time that will even out

[@robschaller9061]

Just make stuff up eh? OSU brought 7 transfers in in 2024. NO ONE in the top 25 portal rankings has fewer than 11 which is how many kids transferred in to UGA most school in the top 25 portal classes have DOUBLE OR TRIPPLE What OSU brought in. Your REDICULOUS thesis is full of LIES AND BS which is typical of TCUN fans. Oh and by the way TURD BOI you were CHEATING so stop acting like TCUN actually accomplished something!!!

[@boecker30]

It’s than not then and xichigan cheated for 3 years sooo……

[@DonSops]

@@RadicallyOptimisticThat’s a radically optimistic take to call Day “unlucky”. He’s been outcoached by his rival 3 years in a row my guy and if he loses that game again this year he absolutely should be FIRED

[@ahasman1]

@@boecker30 sure bro.

[@Wesmancan]

They are. Or at least 2. Gotta give ga some respect

[@kjkegari]

Yes they have the most talented roster in the country.

[@kszendi]

QB play is the biggest question no doubt

[@ohio3058]

he didn’t answer the question

[@Dawg-Bone]

With that offensive line? Hell no.

[@ericdraven7857]

Ohio is not #1.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

Thank you. Michigan, Texas, Oregon and Georgia all better than ohio

[@mikediles2216]

We don't have the o line we need

[@drowseydragon4840]

Just win baby!

[@MBlue-sk4tr]

OSU fans crying so hard these last 3 years. Michigan manhandling them 😭😭

[@keananrice9173]

You should check out the last twenty sweetheart 😂

[@MBlue-sk4tr]

@@keananrice9173 Oh bless your heart. You should check out the overall record 🥲 Here’s a crayon 🖍️ you can play with while you look, just try not to eat it kiddo, I’d like this one back,ok?😀

[@MBlue-sk4tr]

@@keananrice9173 Hit a soft spot, did I? 🥲 I’m sorry. Here, you can have a crayon to play with 🖍️, just try not to eat it. 😀

[@JohnSmitty-pk5cs]

Looks like you hit a soft spot with this one^ 🥲 At least give him a crayon 🖍 to play with while he waits for the season. Just try not to eat it 😀

[@givemeabreakdoc]

OSU is every bit as talented as UGA or bama. Just a simple fact.

[@matthewtrujillo3309]

Been like that since 2017 lmfao

[@newfdog9602]

Off-season champs😂

[@jasonknowsball9323]

Imagine winning a natty and still not being able to recruit

[@hollinsd]

@@jasonknowsball9323 They need to get more recording equipment??? 🤔

[@ORTHADOZ]

Imagine loosing 20 straight to your rivals, imagine loosing to tcu, imagine being projected to miss the playoffs

[@andrewa3216]

Every single team in the country wants to be offseason champs. No one wants to be like "Oh we lost half our staff, half our roster, and our recruiting is absolutely horrid" All Ohio State fans know we have to go out and play.... but i'll take this over what Michigan is doing every single time.

[@mexicutionr]

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[@VintageAndersonMusic]

Y’all keep pushing this mess and Michigan Keeps whoopin em

[@matthewc164]

Funny how everyone forgets the last twenty years of OSUs dominance over scUM. Oh boy we won three in a row😂. Reel off 8-9 in a row twice then you can flap about the weasels.

[@VintageAndersonMusic]

@@matthewc164 Ok let’s go back even further since you want to play that game. What’s the overall record in the rivalry?

[@matthewc164]

@@VintageAndersonMusic okay in the last hundred years Ohio State does. Go ahead and count those teams that wore big sweaters and leather helmets and could be easily destroyed by a halfway decent high school team these days.

[@VintageAndersonMusic]

@@matthewc164 Man, shut up 😂.

[@givemeabreakdoc]

OSU goes 11-1 or 12-0.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

OSU losing vs Michigan and Oregon

[@givemeabreakdoc]

@@JuwwnDunbar maybe Oregon, not UM. 9-3 for Michigan this year.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

@@givemeabreakdoc you must be still mad about Michigan winning national championship huh 😂😂😂. OSU lost 3 straight vs Michigan. Michigan go kick OSU ass for 4 in a row

[@givemeabreakdoc]

@@JuwwnDunbar I don’t care for either one. Michigan has no qb, lost its head coach, lost its Oline. Texas/osu/oregon……all loses.

[@JuwwnDunbar]

@@givemeabreakdoc Moore a good ass coach and orji a great QB, Michigan beating everyone going undefeated again. Michigan football winning back to back national championships 🏆🏆 welcome to Michigan dynasty

[@owenzalewski2024]

This team is so overrated lmao. I don’t understand what people see in this team that’s different from last year. Average QB, decent RB’s, young WR’s and weak lines of scrimmage. Sure they’ll probably make the playoffs but they’ll get beat by any SEC team they face bc SEC teams are physical unlike Ohio State. The top 3 teams this year are Georgia, Texas, and Oregon.

[@BB13131313]

"Decent RBs", they're literally 2 of the best in CFB.. "Young WRs", Egbuka is a senior.. "Weak lines of scrimmage", their DLine is loaded and is a strength.. I understand you probably hate Ohio State, but at least try to sound like you know what you're talking about..