...and they get it right on top.
NO. 1 OHIO STATE BUCKEYES
Heisman Trophy finalist Justin Fields is back for his junior season, and he’ll throw to a wide receiver room that projects to be among the best in the country. Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson are known commodities, and incoming five-star freshmen Julian Fleming and Jaxon Smith-Njigba won’t take long to become so. The offensive line is led by three returning starters, left tackle Thayer Munford, center Josh Myers and right guard Wyatt Davis, all of whom are All-American candidates. One potential problem? Running back depth following Master Teague’s offseason Achilles injury. Oklahoma transfer Trey Sermon is the likely starter there as the Buckeyes attempt to replace JK Dobbins. Defense is where questions arise as top five picks Chase Young and Jeff Okudah exit along with five additional starters off the nation’s No. 1 overall unit. Don’t forget the group’s main architect, Jeff Hafley, is now Boston College’s head coach. Still, Ohio State does not lack for potential standouts. Cornerback Shaun Wade returns to anchor the secondary as the Buckeyes’ next likely first-round DB, and rising sophomore Zach Harrison projects as the team’s next star edge rusher.
Other B1G teams include PSU at 5, Wisconsin at 10, Michigan at 17, and Minnesota at 18. OOC opponent Oregon checks in at #11.
