Ohio State entered the season with a bit of a question mark surrounding just how good the receiver core could be. The unit, affectionately called Zone 6, saw a mass exodus of talent following the 2018 season, with three of their top producing wideouts moving on to the NFL. K.J. Hill’s return was obviously a huge boost in terms of reassurance, but both Austin Mack and Binjimen Victor had been a bit inconsistent as they moved into their new starting roles, also now functioning as senior leaders on the offense.
Chris Olave was a breakout performer at the end of last season, but the Buckeyes weren’t entirely sure if he could sustain that level of play in 2019.