Around a year ago at this time, Chris Olave was in California trying to figure out his next move after wrapping up his high school football career. The wide receiver ended up committing to Ohio State in late January, and now is gearing up to return to his home state for the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Originally Olave wasn’t on Ohio State’s radar, but co-offensive coordinator Ryan Day noticed him while out in California to scout a quarterback. Olave didn’t know much about Ohio State either, aside from the Buckeyes being one of the best teams in the nation.