With his former Centerville, Ohio, defensive line mate playing for Ohio State, many believed ESPNU 150 defensive end Ifeadi Odenigbo would likely end up playing for the in-state Buckeyes, too.
The Buckeyes’ 3-3 start -- which could easily become 3-5 after playing undefeateds Illinois and Wisconsin the next two games -- has given Odenigbo mixed feelings about Ohio State, even with former Elks teammate Michael Bennett getting playing time as a freshman.
“It sort of does, and it sort of doesn’t,” Odenigbo said when asked if the Buckeyes’ start has affected their standing in his top five. “They don’t have their top players back, and it’s kind of hard to be at the top when you have a coaching change that’s unexpected.
The Buckeyes’ 3-3 start -- which could easily become 3-5 after playing undefeateds Illinois and Wisconsin the next two games -- has given Odenigbo mixed feelings about Ohio State, even with former Elks teammate Michael Bennett getting playing time as a freshman.
“It sort of does, and it sort of doesn’t,” Odenigbo said when asked if the Buckeyes’ start has affected their standing in his top five. “They don’t have their top players back, and it’s kind of hard to be at the top when you have a coaching change that’s unexpected.
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