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.