If you had to ask any Ohio State fan what unit disappointed the most in 2018, it would be surprising to hear someone say anything other than the linebackers. While the defense as a whole was subpar a season ago, the biggest struggles were seen in the second level. More often than not, guys were set up to fail, playing out of position with no chance of closing ground to fix the mistake. The coaching staff and personnel were both a big let down, leading to one of the worst defensive seasons in Buckeye history.
This year, the coaching staff has been almost completely overhauled, with former Wolverine Al Washington in charge of the LBs.