Gallery: Ohio State kicks off spring practice

The OSU football team returned to the practice field on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, less than 2 months after the Buckeyes beat Oregon in the 1st-ever College Football Playoff National Championship. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

OSU had a new 2015 National Championship banner hanging when the Buckeyes returned to the practice field on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Redshirt-senior quarterback Braxton Miller returned to the practice field on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for the first time since tearing the labrum in his throwing shoulder during fall camp. Miller participated in stretching drills with the team at the beginning of practice. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Coach Urban Meyer looks on during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Redshirt-junior wide receiver Michael Thomas (3), redshirt-senior quarterback Braxton Miller (5) and redshirt-sophomore offensive lineman Evan Lisle (75) warm up before practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Tim Beck (right) took part in his first official practice with the Buckeyes on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Beck replaced former OSU assistant Tom Herman, who is now the head coach at Houston. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Redshirt-sophomore quarterback J.T. Barrett (16) participates in passing drills during practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Barrett was limited in practice as he recovers from a fractured ankle suffered against Michigan in the final game of the regular season. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

The OSU football team returned to the practice field on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, less than 2 months after the Buckeyes beat Oregon in the 1st-ever College Football Playoff National Championship. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Senior defensive lineman Tommy Schutt (90) and junior defensive lineman Joey Bosa (97) wait to start the next drill during during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Redshirt-freshman defensive lineman Sam Hubbard participates in a drill during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Redshirt-sophomore H-back Jalin Marshall carries the ball during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Redshirt-sophomore linebacker Darron Lee participates in a drill during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Chris Ash instructs players during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Sophomore safety Erick Smith catches the ball during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

Junior safety Vonn Bell catches the ball during the Buckeyes’ first spring practice on March 10 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Credit: Tim Moody / Sports editor

The Ohio State football team kicked off its spring practice sessions on Tuesday, less than two months after the Buckeyes beat Oregon, 42-20, in the first-ever College Football Playoff National Championship.

A few familiar faces were back in the fold, including redshirt-senior quarterback Braxton Miller, as the Buckeyes get set for 14 spring practices, ending with the Spring Game on April 18 at Ohio Stadium.

OSU’s 2015 season is scheduled to begin Sept. 7 against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va.