The Ohio State Buckeyes are now over a month removed from securing their first national championship since the 2014 season. While the celebration has been in full swing for the past four weeks, the team has already turned its focus to the upcoming season, aiming to position itself as a top contender once again. Head coach Ryan Day has faced a challenging offseason, making crucial coaching hires after losing both offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles. However, with their replacements now in place, Ohio State remains loaded with talent across the board despite some lingering uncertainties on the roster.
One area where the Buckeyes continue to dominate the competition is at wide receiver, led by the return of standout sophomore Jeremiah Smith. However, another key name that has quietly flown under the radar amid swirling transfer speculation is junior wideout Carnell Tate. In a recent interview with 10TV sports anchor Adam King, Tate put the rumors to rest and expressed his enthusiasm about former wide receivers coach Brian Hartline stepping into the offensive coordinator role.
“The plan was never for me to leave,” Tate stated emphatically. “I don’t know where those rumors started, but I bleed Ohio State.”
Last season, Tate shared the field with Smith and Emeka Egbuka, forming one of the most dangerous receiving trios in college football. With Egbuka now heading to the NFL, Tate is poised to take on a bigger role as the Buckeyes’ clear No. 2 receiver. He finished last season with an impressive 52 receptions for 733 yards, four touchdowns, and an average of 14.1 yards per catch, contributing 48.9 yards per game to Ohio State’s high-powered offense.
As the Buckeyes reload for another championship run, Tate’s commitment and growing role will be key in maintaining their dominance on the national stage.
