June 18, 2026

How much of Ohio State football's 2022 roster is returning for the 2023 season?

In terms of returning production for the 2023 college football season, Ohio State is in the middle of the pack. Per ESPN’s Bill Connelly, Ohio State is ranked No. 48 in returning production across college football with 67% of the team returning in the fall, sharing the percentage with Georgia Tech and Boise State. Ohio State’s returning percentage is lower than six Big Ten teams: Michigan, Rutgers, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Indiana and Michigan State Looking deeper, Connelly has the Buckeyes returning 77% of his defense next season, 20th best in the sport with players like linebacker Tommy Eichenberg choosing to return with incoming third-year players like cornerback Denzel Burke and defensive end J.T. Tuimoloau. Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (35) leads his team out of the locker room prior to the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit:…

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