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When does Ohio State football spring practice start?

The Buckeyes are still in offseason workouts, but when does spring ball start?

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads his team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Ohio State football team has finally secured its coaching staff for the 2026 season. Matt Patricia is coming back to the Buckeyes to be the defensive coordinator after they signed him to a contract extension.