Ohio State is set to kick off its spring football practices this Friday. It's a crucial time for the program as they try to sort out a three-man race for the starting quarterback job, bring in top new running back talent, balance an incredibly deep wide receiver room, shuffle players along what should be a strong offensive line, and replace star players on all three levels of the defense.

Former Ohio State captain and all-American Kirk Barton joins host Tom Orr to explain why spring ball is so important.

Which players stand to benefit the most from a strong spring?

How much chaos will follow the end of spring when players who might not have a starting job hit the Transfer Portal to capitalize on the one-time waiver?