Ohio State football 2024 practice news: Camp storylines, depth chart predictions by best Buckeyes experts

Ohio State football hasn't lost more than two games in a season in 12 straight years as a model of consistency. However, that consistency hasn't often resulted in the Buckeyes being considered one of the best four teams that make the College Football Playoff over the majority of those seasons, making just five appearances over that span. With the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams this year, the Buckeyes are the biggest favorites in some sportsbooks to make the field, so what should Buckeyes fans expect heading into Ohio State football camp this season?

Ohio State had its fifth straight top-five recruiting class, per 247 Sports. That stretch of elite recruiting classes should bring talent and competition to the Ohio State football roster with opportunities for players to jump ahead of one another on the Ohio State football depth chart. If you want to see the latest Ohio State football camp news, be sure to see what the proven team of insiders are saying at Bucknuts.com, the 247Sports affiliate that covers Ohio State .

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The team at Bucknuts.com will be covering every practice, so head to Ohio State 247 now to see see the latest news . And right now, Bucknuts.com is offering 60% off the first year* of an annual membership, so get started today .

Top Ohio State Buckeyes practice storylines

After six seasons as the head coach at UCLA , including three consecutive seasons with eight wins or more from 2021-2023, Chip Kelly made the surprising decision to leave the Bruins to become the offensive coordinator at Ohio State. Now, he'll look to install his up-tempo brand of offense in Columbus and take advantage of dynamic playmakers like freshman Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate .

Bill O'Brien had originally accepted the offensive coordinator role at Ohio State in mid-January before accepting the head coaching position at Boston College . So how will Chip Kelly's system change Ohio State's offensive fortunes and what can you expect from Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard ? Get more updates on Ohio State football training camp at Bucknuts.com .

Another major storyline for Buckeyes football entering Ohio State training camp will be a potentially dynamic defense with playmakers at every level. The Buckeyes had the second-best scoring defense and allowed the third-fewest yards per game in college football last season and elite defense has been a part of the team's identity in the Big Ten over much of the last decade. This year should be no exception with two defensive backs and two defensive linemen on the preseason watch list for the Nagurski Award, which is given to the top defensive player in college football.

Defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau was second on the team in sacks (five) as one of the Nagurski Award finalists and cornerback Denzel Burke was tied for the team lead in pass deflections (eight) and also recorded an interception and forced a fumble. Safety Caleb Downs, another on the preseason watch list, transferred in from Alabama after leading the Crimson Tide in tackles with 107 - 40 more than any other player on the roster. Downs was the first freshman to lead Alabama in tackles in more than 50 years and if he can bring that toughness to Ohio State, he'll fit right in with one of the best defenses in college football. Find out more about Ryan Day's championship pursuit at Bucknuts.com .

How to get insider Ohio State football practice insights

The staff at Bucknuts.com is on the ground for every Ohio State practice. They will be regularly reporting on Ohio State football breakout players, Ohio State football recruiting, and Ohio State depth chart projections, so be sure to get every update now .

Who is dominating at Ohio State's football practices, and what will the 2024 Ohio State football depth chart look like? Go to Bucknuts.com to see all the latest Ohio State football news, all from a team of reporters with decades of experience covering the Buckeyes , and find out.

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