While Ohio State and coach Urban Meyer are gearing up for a big season of their own, five former Buckeyes coordinators are preparing for seasons themselves. Spanning four different conferences, each program has different goals for the upcoming campaign. Let's take a look at all five, and where they stand heading into the year.
Mark Dantonio, Michigan State- 12th Season
The longest-tenured coach on this list, Dantonio enters his 12th season in East Lansing having built a program known for its consistency and toughness. Michigan State finished last season with a 10-3 record, and overachieved according to many pundits after the rough 2016 season that saw them finish 3-9.