Ohio State Football: 8 Most Important Backups on the Roster

The 2011 college football season still feels like it is a lifetime away, although the wait should feel smaller now that the NFL is back in business.
But it’s never too early to look at the depth of a team, because it’s not in the starting guys, but in the backups and depth players where titles are won.
Whether it be injuries or fatigue, backups are called upon now more than ever, and for the Ohio State Buckeyes, they need some good production out of their depth players.
As we kick off 2011, we should now expect players from that recruiting class of 2009 to contribute heavily, some of whom will be on this list.
Here is a look at the eight most important backups for the Buckeyes this season.
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