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The weeks after the end of the 2023 season looked potentially disastrous for Ohio State coach Ryan Day. Instead, before the end of January, Day has got a new offensive coordinator in the experienced Bill O'Brien and a roster that may put the Buckeyes in better competitive shape than last season. The hiring of O'Brien, the former Alabama offensive coordinator and Houston Texans and Penn State coach, was announced Friday.

With many players NFL eligible and others following unhappy starting quarterback Kyle McCord into the transfer portal, Ohio State football looked to be in for an unhappy winter. But it didnt happen …

Alabama will be searching for another starter at left tackle

Jim Harbaugh wants immunity, Joel Klatt thinks "Ohio State is primed to make a run" in 2024 and Ohio State-Notre Dame was one of the best games of 2023.

Alabama left tackle Kadyn Proctor plans to enter the transfer portal after starting as a freshman and All-America safety Caleb Downs might join him. Proctor announced his intentions Wednesday on social media. Downs’ plans to enter the portal were announced on social media by Deuce Recruiting, where his father Gary, a former NFL running back, is national recruiting director.

Alabama will be searching for another starter at left tackle

Alabama will be searching for another starter at left tackle

Ohio State reloads the clip, Jason Candle is a candidate for Ohio State's offensive coordinator role, C.J. Stroud is the future and Nick Saban recalls a memory with Woody Hayes.

Ohio State's 2024 roster will be loaded, Jim Tressel is "starting to get the hang of" retirement and the Buckeyes could be on the hook for the remainder of Parker Fleming's contract.

Ohio State is a 3.5-point favorite over Michigan in 2024, Will Howard has the fifth-best Heisman Trophy odds and the Buckeyes will hold walk-on tryouts.