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With Nine Returning Starters From An Already Elite Group, Ohio State's 2024 Defense Has Generational Potential

Saying Ohio State expects to have the best defense in college football next year is like saying one shouldn’t be wearing shorts outside during these frigid days in Ohio.

It’s so obvious that it doesn’t really need to be stated.

Fitting for the winter atmosphere, the Buckeyes have experienced a snowfall of seniors with NFL draft stock who have chosen to stick with the program in the past few weeks.

Defensive ends Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau, defensive tackles Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton, cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock and safety Lathan Ransom have all chosen to stay in Columbus since the Cotton Bowl.