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Urban Meyer Expected Ohio State to Lose Underclassmen to the NFL after 2015, but Not Nine

Urban Meyer doesn't like to be blindsided by things. Its part of what makes him such a dominant force in the college football coaching world — he and his staff prepare for everything they can think of to ensure their best chance at winning.

Shortly after Ohio State's 44-28 victory against Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl New Year's Day, however, Meyer admittedly didn't expect he would have so many underclassmen leave early from his program.

"Nine is a lot," Meyer said Thursday. "Nine is a lot."

The Buckeyes were among the most talented teams in the country the 2015 season.