The Ohio State offensive line just lost four starters to the NFL.
Replacing 80% of the unit which gates the potential for every other position group will be a daunting challenge, but that's how college matriculation works. Ohio State's veteran center, both guards and a tackle will not be returning.
And coming off a season where the Buckeyes ran the table before dropping their final two games in excruciating fashion, this certainly feels like a dicey transition season for the offense.
We are, of course, talking in past-tense about when Corey Linsley, Marcus Hall, Andrew Norwell and Jack Mewhort all depleted their eligibility a decade ago.