Midseason report card: Grading Ohio State football’s position groups, coaches

Buckeye Talk: Ohio State podcast by cleveland.com

Highlights:

• Will Howard has been solid, earning a B+ grade.
• The running backs have been outstanding, with an A grade.
• Wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Emeka Egbuka are top performers.
• Tight ends have had a limited impact this season.
• The offensive line has shown strength but has areas for improvement.
• Injuries have affected the performance of the offensive line.
• Cornerbacks struggled against Oregon, raising concerns about their consistency.
• Ohio State's offense ranks highly in yards per play and points per game.
• Caleb Downs is exceeding expectations as a safety.
• Chip Kelly's offensive strategies have revitalized the team's performance.
• Ryan Day's leadership is under scrutiny after the Oregon game.
• Ohio State's defense needs to improve to meet high expectations.
• The team's performance against Oregon raises questions about their elite status.
• Overall, the team is meeting expectations but has room for improvement.

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