When Urban Meyer stepped to the podium to speak to the media for only the second time since learning his No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes would take on No. 8 Notre Dame in the Fiesta Bowl New Year's Day, he opened the floor for questions.
A reporter quickly prompted Meyer with the concept of a potential "mass exodus" from the program upon the completion of the 2015 season — with so many talented NFL Draft-eligible players coupled with one of the most successful senior classes in program history, the Buckeyes face an imminent roster turnover.
"The focus is on this bowl game," Meyer said Thursday, at first deflecting a question about how many non-seniors could turn pro after the Buckeyes and Irish meet in Glendale, Arizona.