July 1, 2026

Ohio State’s running game shows sparks but leaves questions

“We have got to do a better job as coaches and better job, obviously, with players, just executing the run game. Because it’s not always a loaded box. That’s [one of the] weaknesses of our team right now is balance on offense.” – Urban Meyer via Austin Ward, Lettermen Row One of the position groups that never really had any doubts leading up to the season was running back. With J.K. Dobbins and Mike Weber both returning this year, Urban Meyer and his staff knew how fortunate Ohio State was to have a two-headed monster in the backfield alongside Dwayne Haskins. And although for the most part everything has run smoothly, there’s still some question as to how effective the running game for the Buckeyes really has been. Last season Dobbins finished with over 1,000 yards and Weber had a solid season despite missing games to injury. Of course, whenever…

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