It’s going to feel like an eternity until Ohio State kicks off the next college football season, especially with how things seemed to end so abruptly against Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl. As with any college football team, there are always holes to fill and questions that present themselves in the offseason that will need to be answered.
Here are five questions Ryan Day and the rest of the coaching staff will need to address heading through winter workouts, spring ball, and ultimately the fall.
No. 1 – Who steps up in the secondary?
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It’s probably the biggest issue that needs addressed going into next season. The Buckeyes lose three of four starters in the back-end of the defense, and those are huge hole to fill. Gone are starters Jordan Fuller at safety, and Damon Arnette and Jeff Okudah at the corner spots. Who will be the next man up at each spot?
At least Shaun Wade coming back will help out for the No. 1 corner spot, but there’s going to be one whale of a competition for the rest. Josh Proctor will get first crack at the safety spot, then you have Marcus Williamson, Sevyn Banks, Marcus Hooker, Amir Riep and others that will have to not only grab the other three, but play well in the spotlight.