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More Pressure From Ohio State's Front Four Is Needed to Give Defense a Boost

Heading into what will be his 10th season with the Buckeyes, Ohio State defensive line coach and associate head coach Larry Johnson has seen and done some mighty impressive things during his time in Columbus.

Johnson shaped Chase Young into just the ninth defensive player to become a Heisman Trophy finalist on the strength of a 16.5-sack 2019 season while guiding Joey Bosa (twice), Nick Bosa, Tyquan Lewis and Young to B1G defensive lineman of the year honors. Eight of his defensive linemen at Ohio State racked up first team All-American honors.

His status as an elite talent developer and world class person is unchallenged.