Smith and Tate are supposed to be the face of Ohio State’s offense in 2025. They are the only two returning players who are guaranteed to be starters, and they are the next examples of just how elite Brian Hartline is as a receivers coach. But with that comes another storm.

The Ohio State Buckeyes just captured the College Football Playoff national championship, but as they gear up for next season, it appears they’ll have to do so without one of their standout players. On Friday morning,

The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off of winning a National Championship and are hoping to figure out a way to repeat as champions in 2025. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that quite a few players won't be back.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Riley Larkin is leaving the program to serve as an offensive assistant for the New England Patriots, according to a report from ESPN. Larkin has worked as a program assistant for the Buckeyes, working primarily with quarterbacks.