By: Zack Meisel (TheLantern.com) -

A team usually knows when everything has come together. The stars line up, as the adage goes.

But it’s a tricky proposition in college football, a team needing the perfect blend of experience and talent to have everything lined up to challenge for a national championship.

On March 19, 2008, when quarterback Terrelle Pryor opted for the cap sporting the giant, red “O,” the Buckeyes envisioned his junior season as that defining peak of opportunity.

After all, with the talent he possessed, there was no guarantee he would remain in scarlet and gray for a fourth year.

Last season, Pryor and Ohio State fought through adversity in falling short against USC and Purdue before rebounding to reach and win the Rose Bowl. Next season, OSU will lack the crop of veterans that currently anchor the defense.

That leaves this year as the best shot for the Buckeyes to squeeze the most success out of the talent they have accumulated.

Along the offensive line, OSU will start three juniors and two seniors. All five started games last season.

“This is probably one of the better offensive lines I’ve seen since I’ve been here,” said senior defensive tackle Dexter Larimore. “Usually, one or two guys are a little bit weak. But this year, across the board, we have a very good offensive line.”

Seven seniors will lead what has the potential to be a stifling defense, defensive tackle John Simon said.

“Everyone on our unit is talented and has been stepping up and working hard,” the sophomore said. “We are all motivated to get out on to….

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