In fact, the dollars suggested would be more than former Ohio State RB TreVeyon Henderson is earning with the Patriots in the NFL. Henderson's rookie deal as a second-round pick was for four years and more than $11 million total.

One year after winning the National Championship, the Ohio State football team was a favorite to repeat. Despite losing to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game in December, the Buckeyes were still seen as the team to beat in January.

Finally, Texas was left out of the playoff with their losses coming at the hands of No. 2 Ohio State, Florida*, and No. 5 Georgia. Their loss to Florida is the lone blemish on this record, and it is certainly a game that they should have won.

Ohio State’s late-season stumble has already triggered ripple effects inside the program. Just days after a damaging loss to Indiana, the Buckeyes are facing another setback that cuts into their depth and long-term planning under head coach Ryan Day.

Jeremiah Smith was a five-star recruit coming out of high school and burst onto the scene as a true freshman, playing a key role in helping the Buckeyes capture the national championship last season. He hauled in five touchdowns across the four CFP games Ohio State won during that run.

Ryan Day will call plays for Ohio State in the CFP as the team also emerges as a school to watch for Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman.