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2025 tOSU Offense Discussion

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ScriptOhio

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Ohio State football team has major depth issues at RB after latest transfer loss

The Ohio State football team lost a running back to the transfer portal and that seriously screws up their depth at the position.
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Ohio State football team has major depth issues at RB after latest transfer loss​

The Ohio State football team lost a running back to the transfer portal and that seriously screws up their depth at the position.

This season, the Ohio State football team has benefitted from having two great running backs. Both TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins have had great seasons for the Buckeyes. They have shared the load equally and have helped the Buckeyes make the CFP semifinals.

Behind them, the Ohio State Buckeyes don't have much depth. The only two other scholarship running backs who are healthy are James Peoples and Sam-Williams Dixon. Henderson will leave next season to go to the NFL and it looks like Judkins will do the same.

Ohio State did get C.J. Donaldson Jr. to transfer in to help with depth issues at that spot. Still, that leaves them dangerously thin at running back. They just got thinner because the Buckeyes are now losing Williams-Dixon to the transfer portal.

Ohio State football player Sam Williams-Dixon has entered the transfer portal​

Williams-Dixon, who was just a freshman, has decided to leave the Buckeyes. That means that they are likely down to just Peoples and Donaldson Jr. as backs who have significant carries at the collegiate level. They will have TC Caffey back after his second knee injury, but that's not a lot of depth.

The Buckeyes will be adding Bo Jackson and Anthony "Turbo" Rogers as freshmen in the incoming recruiting class, but they obviously don't have experience. Ohio State is going to have to rely on some unproven guys to get significant carries next year. Donaldson Jr. could start if Judkins heads to the NFL.

As for Williams-Dixon, he leaves after carrying the ball just seven times for 53 yards as a freshman this season. He must think that the freshman backs coming in behind him are more talented. That would be the only reason why he would decide to leave at this point.

Just sayin':
1. It would probably be nice to get another (proven) RB out of the transfer portal for 2025.
2. On December 9, 2024, Chip Trayanum announced that he would enter the transfer portal for the third time and ultimately committed to Toledo. I just wonder if Ohio State tried to get him back.
 
ScriptOhio said:
Just sayin': If that happens it would be HUGE for the offense......:nod:
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It would be and I had been scratching my head why it was a foregone conclusion that Judkins would leave after this year. Honestly I think he'll be back and can improve his draft stock a bit with more touches. That would be really nice to have Judkins and Peoples will still get plenty of PT in that scenario.
 
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RB07OSU said:
It would be and I had been scratching my head why it was a foregone conclusion that Judkins would leave after this year. Honestly I think he'll be back and can improve his draft stock a bit with more touches. That would be really nice to have Judkins and Peoples will still get plenty of PT in that scenario.
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I found these 4 tidbits:

1. As of January 4, 2024, Quinshon Judkins' On3 NIL valuation was $535,000. However, some speculate that Judkins may have been asking for a value that was two to three times higher.
Judkins is a former running back for Ole Miss who transferred to Ohio State. He said that NIL was not a factor in his decision to transfer, and that he understands that people won't always be happy with the decisions people make when it's best for themselves

2. Quinshon Judkins has an NIL deal valuation of $1.1 million as of 2024, as per a report by On3.com. He has secured several endorsements through his social media handles, partnering with brands like EA Sports, Four Star Freightliner, NextGenCamps, and The Grove Collective.

3. Quinshon Judkins is a junior at Ohio State and is expected to graduate in 2025. The running back transferred to Ohio State after the 2023 season and is majoring in human development and family services.
Judkins is from Pike Road, Alabama and played for Pike Road / Mississippi. He previously played for Ole Miss, where he had an 11-2 season. Judkins entered the transfer portal after rumors that Ole Miss was unwilling to match the NIL (name, image, and likeness) money offered by other programs, such as Ohio State.

4. For the 2025 season, the rookie minimum salary will increase to $840,000, while the veteran minimum salary will increase to $960,000.

Just sayin': I'm guessing that very well could depend on how much NIL money he's offered.

Also note, he has donated/shared some of his NIL money too:
“The Ohio State running back transferred in from Ole Miss this winter,” An article from On3 wrote. “After wrapping up spring practice with the Buckeyes, he’s back in his hometown of Pike Road, Alabama. On Tuesday night, he presented a $10,000 check to his former high school program.”

Not only did Judkins donate $10,000 to his former high school, but he also has big plans for his NIL money for the upcoming 2024 season. He will also be donating $1,000 to the Alabama Kidney Foundation every time he scores a touchdown next season. Judkins is doing great things for his community.

“He’s [Quinshon Judkins] hoping to make an impact of his own this fall, as every touchdown he scores $1,000 will be donated to the Alabama Kidney Foundation by Jerry Kocan, who owns the trucking company Four Star Freightliner and has also had kidney disease impact his life,” WSFA 12 said in an article.

People have their issues with NIL, but things like this are great to see.
“The Ohio State running back transferred in from Ole Miss this winter,” An article from On3 wrote. “After wrapping up spring practice with the Buckeyes, he’s back in his hometown of Pike Road, Alabama. On Tuesday night, he presented a $10,000 check to his former high school program.”

Not only did Judkins donate $10,000 to his former high school, but he also has big plans for his NIL money for the upcoming 2024 season. He will also be donating $1,000 to the Alabama Kidney Foundation every time he scores a touchdown next season. Judkins is doing great things for his community.

“He’s [Quinshon Judkins] hoping to make an impact of his own this fall, as every touchdown he scores $1,000 will be donated to the Alabama Kidney Foundation by Jerry Kocan, who owns the trucking company Four Star Freightliner and has also had kidney disease impact his life,” WSFA 12 said in an article.

People have their issues with NIL, but things like this are great to see....8D
 
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ScriptOhio said:
scarletandgame.com

Ohio State football team has major depth issues at RB after latest transfer loss

The Ohio State football team lost a running back to the transfer portal and that seriously screws up their depth at the position.
scarletandgame.com scarletandgame.com

Ohio State football team has major depth issues at RB after latest transfer loss​

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The Buckeyes will be adding Bo Jackson and Anthony "Turbo" Rogers as freshmen in the incoming recruiting class, but they obviously don't have experience. Ohio State is going to have to rely on some unproven guys to get significant carries next year. Donaldson Jr. could start if Judkins heads to the NFL.
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I'm not sure how much I buy into that. Feels like it is Peoples job to lose with Donaldson being the change of pace back.
 
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