Once again, Ohio State stands out with two consensus All-Americans, and now another unanimous All-American joins them. Behind these honors, there might be some unsaid struggles. After all, players transferring to a new school often receive some extra attention. Downs’ success might be attributed to his timing after his coach at Bama announced his retirement, which was a rather clever move. As for McLaughlin, this fifth-year senior, despite his injury, stepped up in critical moments, truly a reliable ‘old workhorse.’ Speaking of which, the strength of Ohio State is evident; even an ‘old workhorse’ can make a difference, showing their team is truly ‘talented to the core.’