When Ryan Day made the decision to find a replacement for his offensive line coach this offseason, he was hoping it would lead to improvements both on the field and on the recruiting trail. Ohio State’s struggles up front were well-documented last season, especially when it came to run blocking, and Greg Studrawa’s recruiting abilities left a lot to be desired. In his place, the Buckeyes brought in Justin Frye from UCLA, who coached with Day at both Temple and Boston College.
It appears that move is already off to a great start, as on Thursday Frye earned his first huge commitment in the 2023 class as four-star offensive tackle Luke Montgomery committed to Ohio State.