The Ohio State football program won’t make it to the College Football Playoff next season unless quarterback Justin Fields takes that proverbial next step. © Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Ohio State QB Justin Fields had 41 TDs and only three interceptions last season. The skinny: The Buckeyes lost some serious talent on both sides of the ball after last season as players such as defensive end Chase Young, cornerback Jeff Okudah and running back J.K. Dobbins (among others) moved on to the NFL Draft. This year’s team will almost certainly not be as potent on defense due to the departures of Young and Okudah, and the offense will be inexperienced as well. Skill position questions on offense: Dobbins is gone, and so are receivers K.J. Hill, Austin Mack and Binjimen Victor — all of whom had significant roles for the Buckeyes last season. Who replaces Dobbins? By far, the biggest loss…
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