Six years ago, a talented but inconsistent and injured Ohio State team suddenly put everything together in a smashing rout. Then in its next game, the Buckeyes upset Alabama on the way to the national championship.
Will history repeat?
The current Buckeyes are one step further along the path to a title this time around. And, of course, neither the head coach nor any of the players involved then are involved now. But there are some similarities between Ohio State 2014 and Ohio State 2020, and don’t be surprised if some of the staffers who have been part of both—defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, defensive line coach Larry Johnson Sr.