Urban Meyer: Ohio State's offense will 'open things up' in 2017

After officially hiring Kevin Wilson as offensive coordinator, Ohio State's offense will look very different in 2017, something Urban Meyer addressed on Tuesday.

Speaking at the American Football Coaches Association Awards ceremony in Nashville, Tenn., Meyer told reporters the offense will focus on getting the passing game more involved next season.

"In 2014 we were one of the most balanced teams in college football with run/pass," Meyer said, via USA TODAY Sports. "And we went one dimensional, so we're gonna open things up, let (quarterback) J.T. Barrett play and get the skill guys more involved. Really anxious to open things up a little bit."

The former coach at Indiana, Wilson was confirmed as Ohio State's new offensive coordinator on Tuesday, after co-offensive coordinator Tim Beck left for Texas and Ed Warinner reportedly joined Minnesota in the Big Ten West.

During the Buckeyes' 2014 national championship season, their offense averaged 247.1 passing yards and 264.5 rushing yards per contest. The passing attack has struggled since, with the final three games of the 2016 campaign demonstrating the need for massive change.

Barrett threw for just 112 yards per game over that stretch, including a 19-for-33 performance for 127 yards and two interceptions in Ohio State's 31-0 loss to Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl.