The Buckeyes also got promising news from cornerback Davison Igbinosun last week. Like Styles, he elected to pass on the 2025 NFL Draft and return for Ohio State’s title-defending season. Safety Caleb Downs was the only player guaranteed to return for the Buckeyes' 2025 campaign.

Ryan Day deserved to feel vindication when he won a national championship less than two months after it seemed his Ohio State job was on the line.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are enjoying their national championship as much as they can, but it didn't take long for the rest of the country to turn their attention to next season. The Buckeyes have already lost Jim Knowles as defensive coordinator and could see Chip Kelly depart as well.