So far, only Carnell Tate has established himself as a starter. The former No. 8 player and No. 9 wide receiver in the 2023 class caught 52 passes for 733 yards and four touchdowns this season playing alongside senior Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith. Now he and Smith are among the few returning starters for the Buckeyes in 2025.

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes were able to accomplish the one goal that they had during the 2024 college football season. They won the National Championship. Now, the challenge of the 2025 season is ahead of them.