The rationale for Ohio State’s No. 2 ranking
What we say
The No. 2 ranking is about what we expected. However, you could easily make a case for the Buckeyes at No. 1. For starters, Justin Fields had a better complete body of work last year than Trevor Lawrence. It’s not really a stretch to say he’s a better college quarterback and will have a better year again.
Add that to the fact that this might be the best offensive line we’ve seen in Columbus in a long, long, time, and he’ll get plenty of time to operate and distribute the ball to game-breakers Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson on the outside. And just wait to see Trey Sermon and Master Teague run behind the holes and space that will be there. Oh, and about the best incoming 2020 receiver group in the country? Yeah, there’s that too.
Day says this offensive line this year has the potential to be the best he's been around. Also singles out the tight ends.
— Phil Harrison (@PhilHarrisonBW) August 6, 2020
And while the defensive backfield might be a question mark, there’s plenty of talent to fill in the gaps and be more than respectable.
It should be a fun year on the banks of the Olentangy — if we get there.