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FILE - Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. Stroud, who threw for 4,435 and 44 touchdowns as a freshman, could be a Heisman Trophy candidate. Spring practice opened Tuesday, March 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Defense a priority as Ohio State opens spring practice

By Mitch Stacy Mar. 08, 2022 04:04 PM EST

Michigan running back Hassan Haskins (25) is chased by Ohio State safety Ronnie Hickman (14) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Ohio State at Michigan 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 12:53 PM EST

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Michigan State during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Michigan State at Ohio State 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 02:23 PM EST

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, right, celebrates his touchdown against Purdue with teammate Chris Olave during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Purdue at Ohio State 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 05:57 PM EST

Penn State tight end Brenton Strange, top, scores a touchdown between Ohio State linebackers Teradja Mitchell, left, and Cody Simon during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Penn State at Ohio State 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 08:37 PM EDT

Michigan State coach Mel Tucker yells during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game Western Kentucky, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. Michigan State won 48-31. (AP Photo/Al Goldis)
No. 11 Michigan State at Rutgers, seeks sixth straight win

By Tom Canavan Oct. 07, 2021 01:30 PM EDT

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Rutgers during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Stroud, No. 7 Buckeyes hitting stride with Maryland up next

By Mitch Stacy Oct. 07, 2021 01:17 PM EDT

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches warm ups before an NCAA college football game against Rutgers, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
C.J. Stroud throws five TD passes, No. 11 Ohio State rolls

By Tom Canavan Oct. 02, 2021 07:06 PM EDT

Akron receiver Konata Mumpfield, right, cuts upfield after a catch as Ohio State defensive back Sevyn Banks defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Akron at Ohio State 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 08:49 PM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud looks to throw a pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Growing pains frustrate No. 10 Ohio St as Akron visits next

By Mitch Stacy Sep. 23, 2021 12:12 PM EDT

Ohio State receiver Garrett Wilson, top, celebrates his touchdown against Oregon with teammate offensive lineman Thayer Munford during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Oregon at Ohio State 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 02:27 PM EDT