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Austin Mack, Chris Worley Expect New Personnel, Including Starters, To Step Up on Kickoffs

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Ohio State has struggled to find a solution to its problems on kickoffs on this season.

One possible solution, and the possible solution it appears Ohio State will try next, is putting more of its top players – including players who start on offense and defense – on its kickoff unit.

"Oh yeah," said Ohio State coach Urban Meyer during Tuesday’s Big Ten teleconference when asked if there would be changes to who plays on the kickoff unit. "We’re going to make some changes on personnel, and just have to keep re-evaluating."

While Meyer himself hasn’t specified what those changes will be, the tone of his comments – and the fact that it’s already the ninth game of the season – would suggest that the Buckeyes aren’t going to turn to unproven backups, freshmen and walk-ons to play on their kickoff coverage team.