COLUMBUS, Ohio Ohio State coach Urban Meyer faces a dilemma.He watched the Gray team beat the Scarlet team 17-14 in front Jose Urena Jersey of a spring-game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, but he didn't nece sarily like what he saw from the defending national champions.MORE: | Meyer's dilemma: The Buckeyes didnt get better as a team, but there were individuals who did improve.You can tell my heads spinning a bit, Meyer said. This is a critical offseason for us. Its really critical. Because like I said, we did not improve. Its no ones fault. Justin Bour Jersey How do you get better when half your team is not playing?Here are three takeaways from Ohio States spring game:Cardale found CoreyCardale Jones remains the center of attention for the Buckeyes, but the three-way quarterback battle with Braxton Miller and J.T. Barrett wont be settled until the summer. Jones finished 19-of-42 pa sing for 304 yards in a game where running plays were at a premium."That wasn't a Cardale day, Meyer said. I could give you Cameron Maybin Jersey a bunch of excuses, but he's gotta be much sharper than that. For the spring, I'd give him a very good spring."In the meantime, Jones found a friend in Corey Smith, who caught TD pa ses of 58 and 37 yards. Smith caught two pa ses for 76 yards in the College Football Playoff championship win against Oregon. He could be a breakout candidate at receiver for the Buckeyes.A bigger ensemble castOhio State already features a ready-made roster of All-American candidates such as Joey Bosa, Taylor Decker, Ezekiel Elliott and whoever starts at quarterback.Meyer praised the efforts of offensive linemanBilly Price along with receiver Noah Brown, who impre sed with a one-handed catch in the first half. Meyer also said Brionte Dunn solidified depth at the tailback position behind Elliott and Curtis Samuel, Deven Marrero Jersey who spent the spring playing on the perimeter.PHOTOS: | Defensive linemen Sam Hubbard, who had two sacks, Tommy Schutt and cornerback Gareon Conley also impre sed Meyer.The secondary is a strengthOhio State managed five interceptions, including the highlight-reel pick where Tyvis Powell intercepted his roommate Jones, who ran down Powell for the tackle. Powell Andre Dawson Jersey then posed in a faux selfie with Jones.I know he knew I knew what he was doing, Powell said. And he threw it anyway. So I had to shut him off. So I picked him off. Thats how its done. The Buckeyes finished with five sacks and five interceptions between the two teams. Erick Smith added two interceptions for the Scarlet team.