The transfer portal officially reopens on Monday, and Ohio State should actively pursue upgrades to its 2025 roster.
Ohio State is poised to lose at least 16 of its 22 primary starters from this season. Quarterback Will Howard, running back TreVeyon Henderson, wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, tight end Gee Scott Jr., offensive linemen Donovan Jackson, Seth McLaughlin and Josh Fryar, defensive ends Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau, defensive tackles Ty Hamilton and Tyleik Williams, linebacker Cody Simon, cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock and safety Lathan Ransom are all seniors while left tackle Josh Simmons has already declared for the 2025 NFL draft.