It's a position group that was questioned, doubted and chastised throughout the course of the 2017 season, and after losing two starters, it's hard to believe those same sentiments won't be shared again early this fall.
After the departure of Jerome Baker and Chris Worley last year — Baker was drafted by the Miami Dolphins while Worley signed with the Cincinnati Bengals as an undrafted free agent — the Buckeyes have turned their attention to an inexperienced yet talented group to fill the gaps.
Our Season Preview continues by taking a look at the linebacking corps, a batch that still has many questions to answer and the ability to silence its critics.