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Redshirts not part of Ohio State's 2016 plan as it reloads with a young roster

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The target is always the same for Urban Meyer, but Ohio State doesn't always have to hit it.

This season, the Buckeyes don't really have a choice when it comes to redshirting another talented recruiting class.

Meyer has delivered the same message every year on national signing day when it comes to his plans for the latest group of touted signees, making it clear that he doesn't want any of them wasting a season on the sideline if it can be avoided.

Last year there was no way around all the elite veterans on a loaded Ohio State roster, keeping virtually an entire group of freshman out of action and keeping Meyer from hitting his flexible goal of playing everybody.