The Buckeyes always recruit well, so it's no surprise when talented newcomers make an impact on one of Urban Meyer's teams. Still, it's probably fair to say that no one expected J.K. Dobbins to put up 1,500 yards from scrimmage and eight touchdowns with another game yet to take place. It's even crazier when you consider that he wasn't the conference's most impactful true freshman tailback.
While they may not have seen the field as much as Dobbins, the future is also extremely bright for Chase Young and Jeffrey Okudah. Young recorded 2.5 sacks to go along with a forced fumble, and the former five-star stood out nearly every time he was on the field.