As spring practice approaches, we're taking a snapshot of the state of each Big Ten program. We're looking at recent performance, won-loss trends, coaching, current personnel and future personnel.

Up next: the Ohio State Buckeyes

2014 record: 14-1 (8-0 Big Ten)

Three-year record: 38-3

Coaching situation: How many teams wouldn't trade head coaches with Ohio State right now? Maybe Alabama, and that's pretty much the entire list. Urban Meyer proved he's one of the best ever to wear a headset in the 2014 season and especially so in the postseason, when the Buckeyes were underdogs in the Big Ten title game and two playoff contests but won all three in convincing fashion.

Roster situation: Ohio State returns an absurd amount of talent from its championship team, which won it all despite having nearly half the depth made up of freshmen and sophomores. A few seniors, like Michael Bennett and Devin Smith, won't easily be replaced. But there is so much talent on hand and still coming into the program that the Buckeyes shouldn't miss a beat. And we haven't even mentioned that the quarterback room is as stuffed with superstars as any college team in history.

Recruiting situation: No one in the Big Ten has recruited as consistently well as Ohio State, especially under Meyer. The Buckeyes thrive from their own talent-rich state and can also dip into other areas of the country, notably the Southeast. Meyer is one of the best finishers in the country, and has reeled in multiple Top 10 classes. His entire staff is devoted to recruiting at an elite level, and the program is always flush with talent.

Trajectory: Up. OK, it's hard to go up much higher than a national championship. But many, including Meyer, thought all along that 2015 would be the best team seen in Columbus in a long time. The Buckeyes will start the season ranked No. 1 and should be favored in every game they play. Just three years removed from probation, Ohio State is a budding dynasty and a safe bet to make repeat visits to the College Football Playoff.