Ohio State's defense needs to keep improving, and here are key players to watch in Saturday's spring game for that progress.
The Buckeyes ranked 14in scoring defense in Jim Knowles’ first year as defensive coordinator. But yielding 45 points to Michigan and 42 to Georgia in season-ending losses hasThe Buckeyes are confident they’ll be better in Year 2 in Knowles’ scheme, and they believe they have the talent, experience and depth to prove it.
Sawyer’s improvement will be key to that. In the spring game, he’ll be going against offensive tackles who lack game experience, so his play could be a sign of what’s to come.LB C.J. Hicks Hicks has the speed and overall ability to be an impact player but establishing his role will be the key. Knowles said Hicks also could be used as the “Jack.” Mitchell Melton, who’s still recovering from a knee injury that wiped out his 2022 season, is pegged for that role as well, so Hicks will have a chance to stake a claim there.Burke was a revelation as a true freshman in 2021. He created a buzz in the spring and then became an effective starter that year.
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