The wait to see which draft-eligible players would declare for the 2020 NFL draft and which Buckeyes would stay in Columbus for another season could have been much more anxious for Ohio State and its fans.
Some of that uncomfortable suspense, though, was eliminated last week when Ohio State left tackle Thayer Munford, center Josh Myers and right guard Wyatt Davis all told reporters at Fiesta Bowl media day that they would stay with the Buckeyes for another year instead of leaving for the league.
Retaining that trio of offensive linemen, who all probably would have been drafted this year if they chose to go that route, was as important as any commitment Ryan Day and the Buckeyes could have received this offseason.