The Ohio State Buckeyes recently claimed the most prestigious trophy in college football, defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the National Championship. However, the mood in Columbus, Ohio, has quickly soured. The Buckeyes were caught off guard when their defensive coordinator, Jim Knowles, departed to join their conference rival, the Penn State Nittany Lions, taking on the same role he held at Ohio State.
Now, it seems the coaching staff may face even more departures, complicating their pursuit of consecutive championships and raising concerns among the loyal fans in Columbus. According to Brad Biggs from the Chicago Bears, “Bears are interviewing Ohio State OL coach Justin Frye for the OL job today. He’s been in the college ranks since 2007 after a playing career at Indiana. Tulane OL coach Dan Roushar is also expected to interview for the position, having spent a decade coaching with the Saints.”
#Bears are interviewing Ohio State OL coach Justin Frye for the OL job today. He’s been in the college ranks since 2007 after a playing career at Indiana. Tulane OL coach Dan Roushar also expected to interview for the job. Roushar had a 10-year run as a coach with the Saints.
— Brad Biggs (@BradBiggs) January 29, 2025
This potential loss would be significant for the Buckeyes, as their offensive line played a crucial role in their successful title run, particularly after sustaining injuries to several star players. Fans have taken to social media to express their thoughts on the matter. One fan advised Frye, “Stay away from that franchise till they get new owners. It’s a dumpster fire.” Another praised Frye’s talent development skills, stating, “Great talent developer. Turned an SDSU transfer LT into a likely first-rounder, and turned a Bama castoff C into a Rimington Award winner.”
Someone else warned him, “Frye, if you’re listening to this: RUN. Run as far away from the Bears as you can. The only thing they’ll do is (mess) your career up.” It’ll be intriguing to see how the Buckeyes adjust if Frye decides to leave.
