Ohio State Buckeyes: Shaun Wade changes course

“I’m going to come back and be a Buckeye and strive for this national championship like I was back in January,” Wade said.

After the Big Ten announced plans to begin the season Oct. 23-24, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said both Wade and Wyatt Davis, an offensive lineman who also opted out, wanted to play if there were going to be a season this fall.

Davis subsequently announced his intention to return if he is able.

Wade’s return is a major development for an Ohio State defense that would otherwise have an entirely new secondary and also have to replace star pass rusher Chase Young, among others.