The Ohio State football team will be without two more of its members when the 2023 season officially begins. Not because of the transfer portal or NFL declarations, but simply because it’s time to move on. It was announced that both Tyler Friday and Palaie Gaoteote will not return for a sixth year of eligibility at the National Signing Day press conference on Wednesday. Both had injury-plagued careers during their time in Columbus. Friday was voted a captain this past season after missing all of 2021 with a torn ACL. He was hoping to contribute this season as a backup, but things never quite materialized. He recorded just three tackles in limited playing time this past season. Gaoteote transferred to Ohio State from USC after being a five-star prospect coming out of high school. The Bishop Gorman product could never quite get his footing. He would have to patiently wait…
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