With a deep backfield, the Ohio State Buckeyes are starting to see some of the drawbacks. Even with J.K. Dobbins, Demario McCall, and Master Teague (among others) the Ohio State backfield is extremely deep.
While depth is of course necessary in the short term, too much depth can sometimes create problems for the long run.
When a running back sees a depth chart full of running backs (9 on Ohio State’s official roster), some look to somewhere where they will have a chance to be “Number 1” as soon as possible.