Dallan Hayden’s role in Ohio State’s offense – or lack thereof – has been a frequent topic of discussion since his freshman year.
Initially expected to redshirt as a freshman, Hayden ended up seeing significant playing time in 2022 as TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams battled injuries. He had back-to-back 100-yard games against Indiana and Maryland that November, running for 146 yards and three touchdowns to lead the Buckeyes to a 43-30 win over the Terrapins, yet saw just two carries for seven yards in their loss to Michigan the following week.
With Henderson, Williams and Chip Trayanum all back in the running back room last season, Ohio State decided to redshirt Hayden.