Ohio State’s depth chart isn’t likely to change drastically from the regular season to the College Football Playoff, but there could be a few tweaks as the Buckeyes enter the win-or-go-home portion of their season.
The Buckeyes won’t be worrying about load management or redshirts anymore as every personnel decision they make will be made fully based on who gives them the best chance to win. Ohio State will likely lean heavily on its starters with its season and national championship hopes on the line, though the CFP could bring some new wrinkles in terms of personnel packages, especially considering the Buckeyes will have had 25 days to prepare when they take the field on New Year’s Eve night (7:30 p.