Preseason experimentation aside, Greg Studrawa never intended to have a six-man rotation on his offensive line. Matthew Jones has simply been so good that the Ohio State coaching staff has been forced to reconsider. Injuries to Thayer Munford opened the door for Jones, a fourth-year guard, and the Brooklyn native has run with the opportunity. Already experienced in stepping into big roles after starting in both College Football Playoff games for the Buckeyes in 2020, Jones currently has the highest Pro Football Focus grade in the country at his position and is likely to continue getting reps despite the high-profile names Ohio State has up front. “I thought that it would be settled on a five,” Studrawa said Tuesday. “You think about that stuff all summer long in preparation, and I’ve never been a guy that has had the opportunity to rotate guys like that. You want to get those five…
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