Former Ohio State HC Urban Meyer declares this year’s Ryan Day crew “one of the most talented rosters”

Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer is expecting big things out of the 2024 team. Meyer called Ryan Day's roster one of the most talented ever.

The Buckeyes have lost three straight years to the Michigan Wolverines, and because of that Ohio State was active in the transfer portal to land several key players. They successfully secured star players like Will Howard, Quinshon Judkins and Caleb Downs, among others. With that, the Buckeyes are considered strong contenders for the national championship.

"As of now, this is one of the most-talented rosters in the last decade, maybe ever," Meyer said. "I mean, that's a big statement and they've got to play, but you look at the quality of athlete at every position, I've never seen anything like it."

Former Buckeyes coach Jim Tressel also had a similar comment to Meyer.

"I don't know if I've ever seen that many great players in that building all at once," Tressel said (via 10TV). "Every position, every place you turn, so Ryan's done a great job. Ohio State's done a great job."

The expectations for the Buckeyes are high, but if they do fall short again, this could be Ryan Day's final year as a coach for the team. Day has been the Buckeyes' head coach since 2018 and is 56-8. However, he has lost the Big Ten title in the last three years which has added pressure on him this season.

Ohio State is the favorite to win the Big Ten

The Ohio State Buckeyes are currently the favorites to win the Big Ten and the national championship. DraftKings has the Buckeyes at +160 to win the Big Ten, which implies a 38.5% chance of victory. To win the championship, the Buckeyes have the second-best odds at +400, trailing only the Georgia Bulldogs.

Notable games on the Buckeyes' schedule include games against Michigan, Oregon, Nebraska and Penn State.