Ohio State will be without four prominent players for the season opener on Labor Day night against Virginia Tech due to suspension. All will be missed and their backups have to be ready to step up.
But how might the suspensions affect Joey Bosa, Jalin Marshall, Dontre Wilson and Corey Smith, moving forward? Who has the most to lose?
It is unlikely the one-game ban will have a long-term effect on Bosa. He’s likely gone to the NFL after this season and the issue isn’t likely to hinder his draft stock much. Even if he ends up tumbling a few spots in the NFL Draft, it won’t keep him from becoming an instant millionaire on draft day.