Ohio State didn't lose too many contributors from the team that ripped through the first ever College Football Playoff on its way to the program's eighth national championship last season, but those that did leave left considerable holes.
At a place like Ohio State, though, one that expects championships every single year it competes for them, there's not time to rebuild. Just to reload.
That started March 10 with the first day of spring drills and culminates Saturday with the team's annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Urban Meyer isn't a huge fan of spring games, but does like the fact that at place like Ohio State gives him and the rest of his staff a chance to see how younger players react in front of a big crowd.