Ohio State may have one of the deepest running back rooms in the country, but are there still reasons for concern?

Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss the Buckeyes’ running back situation, including the injury histories throughout the room, how Carlos Locklyn can manage a deep group, whether the backs can get into a rhythm while sharing carries, and who Ohio State can trust in short-yardage situations.

The discussion includes Bo Jackson, Isaiah West, Ja'Kobi Jackson, Legend Bey, Turbo Rogers, Favour Akih, and comparisons to past Buckeye running back rotations featuring TreVeyon Henderson, Quinshon Judkins, J.K. Dobbins, Mike Weber, Trey Sermon, Chip Trayanum, Dallan Hayden, and others.

00:00 — Intro from the Schottenstein Center
00:18 — BuckeyeInsiders.com is live
01:04 — Concern No. 1: Running back health
02:14 — Why depth helps protect against injuries
03:40 — What happens if Ohio State has to go deep down the depth chart?
05:22 — Concern No. 2: Can the backs get into a groove?
05:55 — Lessons from past running back rotations
07:54 — Why this rotation cannot just be a set batting order
09:54 — Why communication and buy-in matter
11:20 — Could anyone get 20 carries in a game?
12:49 — Fresh legs vs. rhythm in the backfield
13:08 — Concern No. 3: Short-yardage answers
14:05 — Who can become Ohio State’s goal-line option?
16:10 — Final thoughts and listener questions
16:33 — BuckeyeInsiders.com and wrap-up

What is your biggest concern with Ohio State’s running back room this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments.

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