Ohio State has not had a Big Ten coach of the year since 1979. This season could change that.
Key returners on a team with an otherwise major roster overhaul from last year will compete for some major individual accolades. J.T. Barrett is a Davey O'Brien Award watchlister and a fringe preseason Heisman candidate. Pat Elflein is a preseason favorite for a Rimington Trophy that Ohio State hasn't won since 2001. These are just the more prominent cases.
The head coach might actually be a more interesting award candidate. Ohio State replaces 16 starters from last year and is somehow a credible preseason pick for the playoff.