It’s going to be a loud, long offseason in Columbus.
It was a long, loud offseason following the Buckeyes’ 2022 campaign, which closed on back-to-back losses to Michigan and in the College Football Playoff semifinals against Georgia, even if it put up a valiant effort in the latter game.
One can expect double that noise this offseason with Ohio State once again losing back-to-back games, this time with a not-so-valiant effort – at least offensively – in the Cotton Bowl to couple with another loss to the Wolverines.
For three straight seasons, Ryan Day’s program has failed to reach all three of its stated goals, which are to beat Michigan, win the Big Ten and win a national championship.