The Ohio State football team has the best defensive player in the country on their roster. Caleb Downs has been the best defensive player for each of the last two seasons. He won the Jim Thorpe Award this season in recognition of how well he has played.
Unfortunately, Downs was not able to help the Ohio State Buckeyes beat Miami in the Cotton Bowl. They lost that game 24-14, although seven of those points were given up when Julian Sayin threw a pick-six. Whatever the case, the Buckeyes' season is now over.
With the year now over, several Buckeyes have decided to leave the program from the Transfer Portal.