Ohio State Football: First Impressions from 2015 Fall Camp

Urban Meyer and the Ohio State football team reported for fall camp on Sunday and went through their first full practice on Monday, and after a week of action, there are plenty of storylines developing in Columbus.

From Braxton Miller's move to wide receiver to true freshmen stepping up, the Buckeyes have had an eventful first week on the practice field.

And there's that quarterback battle, too. 

Here's a rundown of the biggest stories to emerge as Ohio State prepares for the 2015 season.

A Coin Flip to Start an Unprecedented Quarterback Battle

After an offseason of relentless hype and conjecture, J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones finally started the race for Ohio State's starting quarterback spot. 

And with two signal-callers possessing nearly flawless resumes, what better way to kick things off than with a coin flip?

That's how the coaching staff decided who would get the first crack at things with the first team, and when the coin was flipped, Jones came out the winner. It was too early for Meyer to gauge who performed at a higher level, but he did confirm when he'll declare the winner.

"We won't announce anything until the first guy takes the field against Virginia Tech," Meyer said, according to Austin Ward of ESPN.com.

Until that determination is made, both guys will get an equal share of first-team reps, which is a first for Meyer during his long and successful coaching career.

"I'm trying to think if we've ever had to do that where it's 50-50 [with the practice reps]," Meyer said, via Ward. "I don't think we ever have."

But from what's been said and revealed so far, it's safe to bet that there won't be too many detailed updates on the battle throughout camp. Meyer and the Buckeyes plan to keep Virginia Tech guessing as long as they possibly can. 

Braxton Miller Has a Ways to Go at Wide Receiver

Miller made huge news when he announced his move from quarterback to receiver last month—triggering visions of the dynamic athlete slicing through defenses from the perimeter. 

In reality, though, it will take Miller some time to learn his new position, and that became evident on the first day of fall camp.

"He looked like this was his first time playing receiver," Jones said of Miller, according to Doug Lesmerises of the Plain Dealer. "Of course he's going to show speed, of course he's going to show quickness and catch the ball, but there's more than that in playing receiver. Understanding the depth of routes, getting in and out of breaks and things like that."

But it wasn't all bad. Ohio State's other quarterback was encouraged by what he saw from Miller on Monday.

"Fast," Barrett said of Miller's play, via Lesmerises. "We already saw that playing quarterback. Now he's out there playing receiver, it's like a different element to him that you don't get to see a quarterback do. He was out there making moves, he broke a couple people off today."

Miller will have all the resources he needs to thrive, though. On Monday, he had the unique opportunity to work with Joey Galloway, one of the greatest receivers in Ohio State history.

As of right now, though, there's a lot of work to do. 

True Freshmen Offensive Linemen Are Looking Good

The Buckeyes have officially welcomed their 2015 recruiting class to the ranks, and the coaching staff will spend the first two weeks of fall camp determining which of their first-year players are ready to make an instant impact.

Through the first few practices, Ohio State's outstanding offensive line haul is looking good.

The Buckeyes signed five linemen to their '15 class, headlined by 4-star offensive tackle Isaiah Prince, and they're already making a strong impression on co-offensive coordinator and offensive line coach Ed Warinner.

"That's a great group. Really pleased. They're big kids, but they're also very talented, they love football," Warinner said, according to Eric Seger of Eleven Warriors. "They're very coachable, they just have all the characteristics that you're looking for."

That's big news for Meyer, who lamented the lack of depth up front on both sides of the ball on Monday. And the Buckeyes head coach rewarded one of his prized freshman linemen by removing his black stripe and officially welcoming him to the team. 

With the lack of depth, Buckeyes fans should expect to see some of these freshmen on the field this year.

Raekwon McMillan is Primed for a Big Season

This time last year, Ohio State knew it had something special with true freshman linebacker Raekwon McMillan, who performed well enough in fall camp to earn some playing time at middle linebacker alongside Curtis Grant.

Even though he shared duties with the senior throughout the 2014 season, McMillan had an exceptional freshman campaign, registering 54 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and an interception that he returned for a touchdown against Maryland. 

But with Grant having graduated, McMillan is ready to step into a primary role. And this year, he doesn't just want to leave a mark statistically. He wants to lead.

"My biggest goal is to become a captain of the defense," McMillan said, according to Tony Gerdeman of The Ozone. "To be out there when guys can trust me and they can look at me when we’re in hard times, that’s one of my goals. One of my goals isn’t to be the best linebacker in the world, it’s for our defense to be the best in the nation."

And to his credit, co-defensive coordinator Luke Fickell thinks McMillan is up for the challenge.

"I think I’ve seen that maturity," Fickell said of McMillan, via Gerdeman. "That ability to be a true leader, to lead the Silver Bullets. I think he’s got what it takes."

All recruiting information via 247Sports.

David Regimbal is the Ohio State football Lead Writer for Bleacher Report. Follow him on Twitter @davidreg412.