Ohio State's 2019 football season ended a step too early as the Buckeyes were left on the doorstep of the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.
Head coach Ryan Day and quarterback Justin Fields will be back in 2020 for a repeat run at the title, but 12 new starters on offense and defense need to be identified before the season-opener against Bowling Green.
The Buckeyes will also have to familiarize themselves with new faces on their opponents as well.
Roster turnover at rival schools, new coaches at divisional contenders and unfamiliar out-of-conference opponents have Day and his coaching staff doing research this offseason.