Watch: Ohio State's Ryan Day discusses opening day of spring football

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- Less than two months after winning a national championship, Ohio State's road to a repeat began Monday morning with the opening day of spring practice.

Coach Ryan Day will address the media after practice about 11 a.m. You can watch his comments live in the video player above.

While Day will enter his seventh season at the helm this fall, the coaching staff looks different from the one that lifted the trophy in Atlanta on Jan. 20. Chip Kelly and Jim Knowles have departed from their coordinator positions. Brian Hartline takes over play-calling duties in his elevated role as offensive coordinator, and Matt Patricia comes in after two decades working in the NFL to lead the defense.

Position competitions are set to take place this spring as the Buckeyes look to replace 15 players who hope to be drafted next month. Among the higher profile ones will be the race to succeed quarterback Will Howard, with Julian Sayin considered the favorite. Returning backup Lincoln Keinholz and newcomer Tavien St. Clair will look to challenge.

A total of 15 practices will take place in the span of four weeks, culminating in a spring showcase April 12 at Ohio Stadium.