It's wild to think Ohio State's 2022 passing game should again be one the nation's truly elite despite losing a combined 135 receptions, 1,994 receiving yards and 25 touchdown catches from the 2021 attack following the departures of wideouts Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.
But that's where Ohio State sits thanks to Ryan Day's creative playcalling, consistent recruiting wins from Day and Brian Hartline, and the return of quarterback C.J. Stroud and receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, combined with ongoing sensational player development.
Stroud in particular gives Ohio State what every top-flight program craves; the best quarterback on the field in 99% of games in an era where the team with the better signal-caller is damn near a given to advance to the winner's circle on any given Saturday.