COLUMBUS, Ohio — Any running back who even speculatively comes anywhere near the transfer portal will likely see his name associated with Ohio State football in the coming weeks and months. The Buckeyes’ running back depth was already suspect prior to Master Teague’s spring-ending Achilles injury. Marcus Crowley had not returned from his own injury issues. Steele Chambers expected to receive extra reps as the last scholarship running back standing before coronavirus precautions shut down spring practices through at least April 6. However, Oklahoma’s Trey Sermon — entered the portal on Friday as a graduate transfer with immediate eligibility for one season — could make sense for the Buckeyes for several reasons. • History: Ohio State recruited Sermon the first time around. The now 6-0, 222-pound running back was a four-star, top-200 prospect out of Sprayberry High School in Marietta, Georgia. He made an unofficial visit to Columbus, but did…
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