The Buckeyes advanced to the national championship game where they defeated Oregon to win the first College Football Playoff National championship 42-20. Professional career

Washington Redskins
Spencer was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 187th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015. On September 5, he was waived/injured during final roster cuts before the start of the regular season. He was placed on the team's injured reserve after going unclaimed on waivers. On September 9, the Redskins released Spencer with an injury settlement. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Spencer to their practice squad on September 22, 2015. This united him with his father, Tim, who at the time was the Buccaneers' running back coach. He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015. On September 6, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers.
The Buckeyes advanced to the national championship game where they defeated Oregon to win the first College Football Playoff National championship 42-20. Professional career
 Washington Redskins
 Spencer was selected by the Washington Redskins with the 187th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year contract on May 11, 2015. On September 5, he was waived/injured during final roster cuts before the start of the regular season. He was placed on the team's injured reserve after going unclaimed on waivers. On September 9, the Redskins released Spencer with an injury settlement. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers signed Spencer to their practice squad on September 22, 2015. This united him with his child, Tim, who at the time was the Buccaneers' running back coach. He was promoted to the active roster on December 22, 2015. On September 6, 2016, he was released by the Buccaneers.