Gerald “Smoke” Dixon does not believe that Ohio State has a chance to win the national championship during the 2025 season. Sports analyst 247 attributes this to school by losing two coordinators following their victory at national title last year. Speaking on 247 sports on CBS Sports, Dixon said:
“No blow. You cannot lose your offensive coordinator and your defensive coordinator. And the guy who arrives at one of the most complicated defenses to integrate, come out, ride and beat the team that is your schedule “
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The offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and the defensive coordinator Jim Knowles went to the Raiders of Las Vegas and the Penn Stateny Lions respectively. Although it has always been known that the time of Chip Kelly in Columbus would be brief, the departure of Knowles to a rival school of Big Ten surprised fans.
However, the real impact of these departures remains to be seen, because Ryan Day is known to have a significant influence on the defensive side of things.
Ryan Day on Qb Room Battle in Ohio State
With the departure of Will Howard, the Ohio State Buckeyes were looking for a new signal. Instead of turning to the transfer portal, coach Ryan Day decided to look in his own list. Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz are currently the main ones of the position.
Speaking Thursday with WBNS 10TV, Day commented the competition, saying:
“We are delighted to see these guys competing, it is now an opportunity for these guys to take it and run,” said Day.
“I have the impression that there will be a lot of growth that comes out of spring and an opportunity for these guys to take it and run, it is one thing when you are a backup. This is another thing when You really direct him, “he added.
Julian Sayin is the quarter-Arrière favorite, having been a very touted five-star perspective that Ohio State obtained from Alabama after the retreat of Nick Saban. In addition, Buckeyes have a recruit and a five-star Tavian St. Clear recruit, adding more depth to their quarter-arre competition.
Edited by Nadim El Kak
