Okay, we’re exactly one week away from the start of Ohio State football, 2019 version. Yes there are a lot of so-called unknowns and transition type things occurring, and that has a lot of people down on the Buckeyes (and high on Michigan) somewhat.

You know all the factors. Urban Meyer is off getting his hand involved in countless endeavors after retiring as head coach last season. That means a new guy is wearing the headset, Ryan Day. With it, for better or worse, there have been wholesale changes on the coaching staff. Additionally, Dwayne Haskins unexpectedly put up video game numbers in his one-year under center and is off to the NFL, so in comes a new starter at quarterback.

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Many feel, that’s simply too much to overcome when it comes Ohio State winning its third-straight Big Ten championship.

But, there’s also a lot to like about this team. As such, here’s five reasons the Buckeyes will win another conference title in 2019.

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