And the move comes after OSU lost the No. 1 in-state recruit to this historic college football program. Ohio State received a verbal commitment from Kayden Dixon-Wyatt of Mater Dei High in Santa Ana.

It was only a few months ago when the confetti was falling and the Ohio State Buckeyes stood on the field of Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta celebrating their first national title since 2014.

Read more about "The Greatest Run in College Football History," the story of Ohio State's dominant run to the national championship. Starting with the football also doesn't impact yards per play ...