COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s season opener is less than two weeks away, which means the tremendous 2017 recruiting class finally will be unleashed on the field. Freshmen typically have to bide their time before being called upon, but several of the current crop have shown enough to earn some reps against Indiana. What follows is a list of five freshmen who likely will get a chance to show what they can do in the season opener — and have the talent to make plays in the opportunities they’re given. J.K. Dobbins On Friday, running backs coach Tony Alford said J.K. Dobbins is “without question” the No. 2 back behind starter Mike Weber. Dobbins is a dynamic runner, but he’s really earned his spot on the depth chart with his knowledge of the game. Alford said Dobbins has a tremendous grasp of what he should do, and that’s one of the…
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