When Thayer Munford faced the questioners during Big Ten media days in Indianapolis in July, he was matter-of-fact about Ohio State’s expectations for the 2021 football season. “We need to be better than Bama,” the preseason All-America offensive tackle said. “We need to be better than everyone else.” Confident? Yes, and maybe even a bit cocky, but Munford and the Buckeyes have their eyes on more than just a fifth consecutive Big Ten title. They have serious national championship aspirations, aiming to overcome the sting of a 52-24 to loss to Alabama in last season’s College Football Playoff final. “It’s more about winning the whole thing,” Munford added. “We know we can get there. We know we have the potential to do that. All it is now, it’s on us.” More than any other Big Ten team, Ohio State has been the Big Ten’s standard-bearer on the national stage this…
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