Throughout the season, Ohio State football fans have wanted to see more Legend Bey. Bey developed a lot of hype around him in the spring as an explosive running back who can make guys miss. He showed that in the opener against Ball State.
However, the year has been very bumpy for Bey. He was suspended early in Fall camp and now seems relegated to the bench. In the last two games, Bey has only had three carries. Now, Bey has posted a cryptic message on social media that might indicate he wants to transfer.
Ohio State freshman Legend Bey post to social media could indicate he's ready to transfer
Bey posted on Instagram with a caption that said, "It's goin to hurt to let you go", which doesn't seem like a great omen. Bey signed with Tennessee after his family made him, even though he wanted to go to Ohio State. He then transferred to Ohio State and has now had an issue in his freshman year.
The Ohio State Buckeyes have a need for more explosive plays. Bey seems to be able to do that. At this point, why not play him more? It's not like the running game has done anything of significance to this point. Ryan Day finally put Bey as the kick returner in the second half of the Oregon game.
If Bey does leave, it would be somewhat disappointing. He has shown flashes of greatness. At the same time, he has had plenty of opportunities to step up and earn touches. That was especially true in the Indiana game with multiple running backs out. He failed to capitalize on those opportunities.
The Buckeyes don't have a stud running back coming in for the 2027 recruiting class. In fact, they don't have one at all. Arthur Smith was supposed to help the running game be better, and it has been worse than it was a year ago. That's disappointing for everyone, including Bey.
Legend Bey has one more chance to make a moment with the Buckeyes
With the postseason out of reach for the Buckeyes, Bey has one more chance to make an impact. At this point, what does Day have to lose by playing him more often? Why wouldn't they put him out there and see what he has? Ohio State's offense looks stuck in the mud without Julian Sayin.
If Day fails to put him on the field more often, it looks like there is a real shot that they lose him in the Transfer Portal. Ohio State needs to get in the portal to help the running back spot anyway. Bo Jackson has been bad for most of this season after having a strong freshman year.
Changes will be made in the offseason all across the Ohio State football program. Coaches will be let go, players will leave in the portal, and new guys will be brought in. How Day navigates those changes will be the defining point of his legacy moving forward.
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