COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The possibility of the unit returning completely intact was discussed in Ohio State’s defensive line meeting room, but no one really thought it would happen.
The reigning Big Ten defensive lineman of the year, degree in hand, would have to choose to stick around for his senior year. But that’s exactly what Tyquan Lewis decided to do.
Another junior who had proven himself as a tenacious pass rusher and playmaker up front would have the chance to cash in early and start getting paid. But Jalyn Holmes elected to put that off for a year as well.