Sad News: About a minute ago Ohio State Buckeyes key player die in a Car Crash……..

Sad News: About a minute ago Ohio State Buckeyes key player die in a Car Crash……..

Ohio State is going to have a revamped roster after its national championship run.

The Buckeyes lost eight starters on defense and are replacing a quarterback and two running backs, along with one starter at receiver and at tight end and two on the offensive line.

That’s a lot for a program to replace, but Ohio State is one of the few programs in the country with national title expectations every year, because of its recruiting success. The Buckeyes have the talent to replace some of the big names who left the roster, but some are unknown.

The top two players in the rotation are James Peoples and West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson. They’ll likely lead the running back group next season, but unlike last season, I could see a world where Ohio State uses more than two running backs in its rotation.

If that’s the case, Jackson could be the one who benefits the most from the expanded carries. Jackson, the No. 10 running back in the 2025 class, will have to stay healthy after missing the end of his senior season with an injury, but he has all of the tools to make a push.

Jackson was one of the priority recruits by running backs coach Carlos Locklyn for a reason: He’s a high-ceiling prospect who did everything in his high school career for Villa Angela-St. Joseph High School in Cleveland. He’s a 6-foot, 205-pound running back who has good speed to pair with that size.

If he stays healthy, his combination could help him push both Donaldson and Peoples this offseason. Don’t be surprised if he’s the third running back getting the snaps that Peoples got last season.