Ohio State has slowly paced itself on offense all the way to the national championship game FILE - Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly laughs during practice in Carson, Calif., Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, ahead of Rose Bowl College Football Playoff game against Oregon. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)
FILE - Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) and offensive lineman Seth McLaughlin celebrate Smith's touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Al Goldis, File)
FILE - Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson, top, celebrates after his touchdown against Tennessee during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
FILE - Ohio State quarterback Will Howard prepares to handle the snap during an NCAA college football game against Nebraska, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, front, reacts to the video replay during the first half in the first round of the College Football Playoff against Tennessee, Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
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FILE - Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly laughs during practice in Carson, Calif., Monday, Dec. 30, 2024, ahead of Rose Bowl College Football Playoff game against Oregon. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong, File)