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Report: Ohio State loses back-up running back T.C. Caffey for the season

Not the best news for the Buckeyes as the season gets closer to starting

Ohio State football has the best one-two running back punch in all of college football with [autotag]TreVeyon Henderson[/autotag] and [autotag]Quinshon Judkins[/autotag].

There are some question marks about who plays behind them, and on Thursday that got a bit more murky. Back-up and walk-on, [autotag]T.C. Caffey[/autotag], was expected to get carries behind the top two, but a season ending knee injury will end his shot before it even begins.

According to a report by 247Sports Dave Biddle, the third-year back will not be available for the year. The depth will be challenged, as two true-freshman, James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon, will now compete for carries behind the stars.

With the expanded College Football Playoff, head coach Ryan Day was expected to play more of his depth. This clearly has thrown a wrench into those plans for the running back position.

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Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson hosts camp

Good on Henderson! #GoBucks

It’s always nice to see current and former Ohio State football players being active in the community, especially those that we thought wouldn’t be in Columbus any longer.

Take running back TreVeyon Henderson for example. Most of us believed that he would be off to the NFL after last season but he decided to come back with a lot of his other draft-eligible teammates to see if they can do something truly special this year.

By all accounts though, Henderson is just as good of a person off the field as he is an electrifying weapon on it. He hosted a youth football camp Friday at Olentangy High School in a north subburb of Columbus. He was accompanied by fellow teammate, tight end Gee Scott Jr., as well as hed Olentangy coach Wade Bartholomew and the Centric Sports Group.

Henderson isn’t shy about his newfound faith, and that was a big part of the camp. It wasn’t just football, but about more, including the holistic person.

“He (Henderson) had expressed that he wanted this event to be more than just about football,” Centric Sports Group owner Jacob Byrd said. “He wanted it to be an excellent football camp and was involved in the process with the camp agenda with both myself and Coach Bartholomew, who is the camp director here. Even last night he was giving us feedback on the camp itinerary. But it was his idea to put the cross and John 3:16 on the back of the T-shirts and to have Bibles available.”

Henderson also handed out wrist bands with his life verse on it, 2 Corinthians 5:7, that reads, “For we walk by faith, not by sight.”

By all accounts Henderson had a blast and so did the kids. He took pictures, spoke, signed autographs, and had a smile fit for a king. It’s great to see these types of things come to fruition and for the players wearing the Scarlet and Gray be great ambassadors for the program.

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Pro Football Focus ranks top running back rooms. Where is Ohio State?

Do you agree with this assessment? #GoBucks

It’s no secret that the Ohio State football team has a ton of talent coming back. And while everyone likes to talk about how talented the defense will be, there’s plenty of it on the offensive end as well.

Look no further than the duo at the running back position as proof of the talent at the skill positions on that side of the ball. It could be argued that the Buckeyes have one of the best backfields in the country with both TreVeyeon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins looking to make opposing defensive coordinators scratch their heads.

But don’t just take our word for it. In fact, Pro Football Focus released its top ten backfields in college football for 2024 and Ohio State was at the very top. Rounding out the top ten was UCF (2), Georgia (3), Penn State (4), Ole Miss (5), Miami (FL) (6), Oregon (7), Kansas (8), Kansas State (9), and West Virginia (10).

While the Buckeyes are in great shape in the running back room, they will need the quarterback position and offensive line to have improved play from last season to crush all of the goals for this season.

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Saints reopen Ohio State pipeline in way-too-early 2025 mock draft

The Saints reopened their Ohio State pipeline in this way-too-early 2025 mock draft, but would they really pass on every first-round QB to do it?

It’s too early to seriously predict which players might be picked in the 2025 NFL draft, but the event draws interest year-round and speculation won’t slow down just because we’re in a quiet stretch on the calendar.

The latest way-too-soon 2025 mock draft comes from Curt Popejoy over at Draft Wire. While the New Orleans Saints have a solid position at No. 9 (which would be the payoff for struggling through a hard-to-watch season with fewer wins than losses), in this projection New Orleans passed on every quarterback in the draft. The first passer, Georgia’s Carson Beck, wasn’t drafted until No. 16.

For all the talk about next year’s class being better (which is a popular draft narrative every year, whether it’s true or not) there’s a real possibility the Saints could be stuck with mediocrity under center. If the Saints are bad enough to be picking this high, it’s because Derek Carr is playing poorly enough to be replaced.

Instead of drafting Beck or any other quarterback to replace Derek Carr, the Saints started this mock draft by spending the ninth overall pick on his Georgia teammate: left tackle Earnest Greene III. That pick is easy to understand. New Orleans has struggled to get much out of Trevor Penning after drafting him in 2022’s first round, and he’s now moving to right tackle while their 2024 first rounder, Taliese Fuaga, is being asked to play on the left side. If Penning is a total bust and Fuaga has to move back to his college position, it makes sense to draft a true left tackle to man that spot. Maybe the vision is for Spencer Rattler or Jake Haener to push Carr for the starting gig in 2025.

While that first-round pick makes plenty of sense, it’s easier to get excited about the Saints’ haul in Round 2. They selected Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson at No. 41 overall, making him the sixth running back to be picked in the first two rounds. That would be a huge shift after just one running back was drafted in that range this year.

Henderson has been a big-play threat at Ohio State, scoring 32 touchdown runs while picking up 10 or more yards on 71 of his 445 career rushing attempts. He’s averaged an impressive 6.2 yards per carry with the Buckeyes. There’s a real possibility that Alvin Kamara won’t be on the team next year (between his contract status and ) so the Saints could be on the lookout for a new lead running back. That’s the vision for Kendre Miller but he needs to prove he can handle that kind of workload after injuries interrupted his rookie year. Either way, someone like Henderson could be on their radar in 2025.

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Ohio State named top running back unit in college football by On3

Ohio State’s star-studded running back duo of Treveyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins claimed the top spot on On3’s rankings.

One of the biggest returnees for Ohio State coming into the 2024 season was Treveyon Henderson. After landing star running back Quinshon Judkins via the transfer portal out of Ole Miss, the Buckeyes will feature a star-studded running back duo.

On3’s college football columnist, Jesse Simonton, is very high on Ohio State’s running back duo as the Buckeyes claimed the top spot in his running back unit rankings in an article released last week.

Henderson was a key component to the Buckeyes offense last season. His burst and acceleration is among the best in college football as he can eliminate angles from defenders in the open field to turn a solid gain into an explosive play better than just about any running back in the game.

Judkins is widely considered one of the best running backs in college football and one of the biggest transfer portal additions any team made in the offseason. He has a complete skillset as a runner with very good vision and patience, hitting holes with good acceleration and explosiveness to hit the open field along with good leg drive to finish runs.

With Chip Kelly in his first season at offensive coordinator with Ohio State, there is already a lot of excitement amongst Buckeye nation for the rushing attack next season headed by the star-studded duo.

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Four Buckeyes featured on ESPN’s 2024 Way-Too-Early All-American Team

Some “way too early” recognition for some Ohio State players via ESPN. #GoBucks

It’s no secret that the college football offseason has been an exciting one for Ohio State football fans.

With multiple stars on both sides of the ball announcing their return plus the addition of former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard, former Ole Miss running back Quinshon Judkins, and former Alabama safety Caleb Downs among others the Buckeyes will enter the 2024 season loaded with talent.

This was recognized when ESPN released its “Way-Too-Early All-American team,” which featured four Buckeyes making the first team, the most of any program.

Featured on the list were running back Treveyon Henderson, left guard Donovan Jackson, defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, and new Buckeye safety Caleb Downs.

Henderson has been one of the most electrifying players in college football since his freshman year for the Buckeyes and will enter the 2024 season with big expectations as him and Judkins should form an exciting 1-2 punch at running back.

Jackson returns to the Buckeyes as the most experienced offensive lineman after all-conference seasons in 2022 and 2023. He is one of the key contributors to an offensive line that was solid, but inconsistent last season.

Williams got the Way-Too-Early All-American nod from ESPN after being an anchor in the middle of the Buckeye defense last season. He will an integral part of Ohio State’s defensive line which also returns J.T. Tuimoloau, Jack Sawyer, and Ty Hamilton.

To round out the list is new Ohio State safety Caleb Downs. After putting together an All-American season as a true freshman safety on Alabama’s defense, Downs will enter the 2024 season as one of the best players in college football.

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TreVeyon Henderson makes decision on returning to Ohio State

Can the season start next week? #GoBucks

It’s official, the Buckeyes are loaded for bear in 2024… or maybe Wolverine. TreVeyon Henderson made it official and will return for his senior season at Ohio State.

Henderson was the final piece of the puzzle to make his decision to forgo the NFL Draft and return to Columbus for one more go. Already one of the best running backs in the country, it would’ve been easy for Henderson to look for greener pastures by entering the draft. However, all of that will be put on hold for one more chance to beat Michigan, win a Big Ten title, and of course the ultimate goal of a national championship.

Henderson joined J.T. Tuimoloau who announced his decision to stay for one more season earlier today.

With the addition of Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State will boast a powerful one-two punch at running back. In just two seasons in Oxford, Judkins has rushed for over 2,700 yards and 31 scores and has been an All-SEC performer in both seasons including first-team honors in 2023.

With all the talent and experience returning for another run, there is certainly reason for excitement all across Buckeye Nation. The 2024 season can’t get here soon enough. Go Bucks!

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Four prominent Ohio State players are staying in school for 2024

Four prominent Ohio State players are staying in school for 2024 instead of declaring for the draft

With the deadline for underclassmen to declare their eligibility for the 2024 NFL draft coming up quickly, four Ohio State Buckeyes have opted to return to Columbus for another season of college football.

Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, running back TreVeyon Henderson, defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau and cornerback Denzel Burke have all announced they’re not entering the draft. All three had the potential to be top 50 overall picks in the upcoming draft and have been fixtures of two-round mock drafts for months.

Tuimoloau cited “unfinished business” in his social media post announcing his return. Burke also brought up the idea of winning a championship with his Buckeye teammates in his announcement.

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Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson makes refreshing decision to play in Cotton Bowl

This is against the grain, and you have to love it. #GoBucks

In today’s day and age of NFL riches and taking care of one’s self, Ohio State running back, TreVeyon Henderson, is a breath of fresh air in a room full of smoke.

On Tuesday, Henderson confirmed that he would be in uniform and playing in the Cotton Bowl against Missouri, despite having the talent to be an early to mid-round NFL draft pick come April. That’s one whale of a weapon that will make a huge difference if the Buckeyes are to beat a very good Missouri team.

Beyond that is anyone’s guess, including Henderson, who says that he is leaning on his faith to lead him in what to do next season — whether to go on to the NFL or return to Columbus for one more season.

“I’m really just leaning on God to lead me toward my destiny and what he has planned for me,” Henderson said. “If I use my own understanding, I don’t know which way to go. So that’s why I lean on God, my father.”

And before you disregard the decision because Henderson isn’t currently projected as a first-round draft pick, we’ve seen many others jump to the NFL and sit out with less sitting on the table of fortune. In an era of “me first,” Henderson isn’t exactly putting what’s right for No. 1 ahead of everything else.

I’m not knocking others for making a different decision either. I get it. Why mortgage your future for a fairly meaningless bowl game in the grand scheme of things? However, there was indeed a time when finishing things out with your teammates was celebrated much, much more in this country of ours.

That seems to be where Henderson is. I’m sure he feels like he’s missed more than his fair share of playing time because of injury, and I’m sure he feels like he should be higher up draft boards, and that’s before we even start the conversation of what he might be getting in name, image and likeness money. Still, he’s playing. He could easily sit out, ponder the decision, and then come back, but instead, with his future unknown, he’s going to give it one more go with the “brotherhood” we hear so much about and then let the chips fall where they may.

It’s a decision as pure as “cotton,” and we’ll all be rooting for him to have a massive game and stay healthy enroute to an Ohio State victory. Win or lose, Henderson has already won the hearts of Buckeye Nation by playing Friday night.

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2024 NFL draft: Bowl season RB big board

2024 NFL draft: Bowl season RB big board from Draft Wire’s Jeff Risdon

Bowl season keeps chugging along like a reliable running back ripping off first down after first down. Finding running backs who can do that in the NFL is one of the goals of the scouting process.

This year’s class doesn’t appear to have any surefire first-rounders like a year ago when Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs both came off the draft board in the top 12 picks. The early impression is that this is a good group to tailor to individual team fits, and there is a good selection of capable talent, if not any transcendent types of RBs.

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