Jan 11, 2021; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Master Teague III (33) against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 CFP National Championship Game. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Only three running backs have a realistic shot at being the starter in 2021 for the Ohio State football team.
The Ohio State football team, like most teams in college football, are much more effective when they are able to stay balanced on offense. Trey Sermon helped the Buckeyes do that very well in the last three games of the season in 2020 before getting hurt in the National Championship.