Smith and Tate are supposed to be the face of Ohio State’s offense in 2025. They are the only two returning players who are guaranteed to be starters, and they are the next examples of just how elite Brian Hartline is as a receivers coach. But with that comes another storm.

Ohio State star running back Quinshon Judkins, who scored three touchdowns in the national championship game, is leaving school early and entering the NFL draft.

The Ohio State Buckeyes just captured the College Football Playoff national championship, but as they gear up for next season, it appears they’ll have to do so without one of their standout players. On Friday morning,

COLUMBUS, Ohio — One of the driving forces in Ohio State’s College Football Playoff National Championship is departing. Running back Quinshon Judkins has elected to forego his senior season and declare for the 2025 NFL Draft, he reportedly told ESPN. He spent one season with OSU after transferring from Ole Miss.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off of winning a National Championship and are hoping to figure out a way to repeat as champions in 2025. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is that quite a few players won't be back.