The first Power Four opponent of any team's season always provides a measuring stick for where that squad is at in key areas.
Ohio State's wide receivers were expected to be amazing entering 2024 and they looked the part in the Buckeyes' 38-7 win at Michigan State on Saturday, namely freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith. Caleb Downs showed why many consider him the best safety in college football.
There are some lingering concerns for when Ohio State faces more formidable foes, however, and thus far its worries haven't been along the offensive line as anticipated entering the season.