Linebacker CJ Hicks made his debut at defensive line and was already on the second-team unit and took some first-team reps. The Dayton, Ohio, native is entering his fourth year at Ohio State and early observations indicate he’ll compete for reps right away at defensive end.

The national runners-up return to the practice field Wednesday with their first true quarterback competition of the Marcus Freeman era. What else is there to watch?

Ohio State coach Ryan Day addressed the quarterback and running back situations as well as a former player joining the coaching staff.