The Ohio State Buckeyes hoped they would be playing for the national championship Monday night, and they came agonizingly close to upsetting No. 1 Georgia in the College Football Playoff semifinals as 2022 turned into 2023. Their 42-41 loss to the Bulldogs ended their season, though Ohio State’s performance, at least on offense, showed that it remains among the country’s elite programs. That was some consolation after the ugly loss to Michigan cast some doubt about that among some Ohio State fans. As is usually the case, especially in this liberalized transfer era, the Buckeyes will have a new look next year. Even what is projected here could change significantly. The deadline to enter the NFL draft is Jan. 16, and Ohio State will likely lose several players with eligibility remaining. More:Reporters roundtable: On Ohio State football’s latest heartbreaking playoff loss Quarterback C.J. Stroud is a lock to turn pro,…
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