Jaylen McClain and Malik Hartford will compete this spring to start alongside Caleb Downs at safety, but both could end up playing big roles in Ohio State’s 2025 defense either way.

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This spring is an important one as the Buckeyes have to replace starters Lathan Ransom, Denzel Burke and Jordan Hancock.

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Venables, in his first press conference since the Armed Forces Bowl in late December, volleyed a variety of questions, none more interesting than the leadership of the OU defense.

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The Buckeyes watched both coordinators Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles head elsewhere, as well as offensive line coach Justin Frye ...