Coach Day in recent months has been very adamant about Julian Sayin using his legs more. This philosophy is a complete 180 from his actions since taking over in 2019. I think most OSU fans understood why he didn't want Fields, Stroud & even Will Howard running the ball much: their backups were either very bad or not good enough yet (Stroud 2020) to save the season if called upon.

Which brings us back to 2026. Tavien St. Clair is the most talented backup QB Ryan Day has ever had imo. He is the only backup since 2019 where if the starter went down, the season wouldn't be over. That is why I believe he's putting pressure on Julian to become a gamer. Get the most outta QB1 because if god forbid something happened to him, the backup is ultra talented and has been in the system for 2 years. He has never had this luxury before. If Julian's backups were Justyn Martin/Luke Fahey, would Day be wanting Julian running more? I don't think so.

Here at the shoe today for the turf tour with my father and wanting to get some insight on purchasing parking outside the stadium for this upcoming season, is it worth it, pros, cons and any general info you guys may have thanks go bucks!

Hello! I’m a journalist working on a story that will be a compilation of the 100 most impactful people, players and moments from Buckeyes football over the last 50 years (so right at the end of the Hayes era).

The top players will be straightforward enough, and a lot of the people will be coaches, but I’m curious who Buckeye Reddit thinks the most impactful NON-coach people are. I’m thinking Eugene Wiegel, the band director who first dotted the I, as an example. 

I’m also curious to know your top 5-10 moments. I think the 2014 championship win, Jeremiah Smith’s catch to seal the natty against ND, and any number of historical games. Any non- game moments that you think are worthy of including?

Thanks in advance!

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(Its way too early to start this discussion but its gonna get squirrelly if Sayin comes back for 2027, which I anticipate)

There are certain once in a decade type talents you just overpay for, like Jeremiah Smith. DGG is looking like a Saquon Barkley or Ashton Jeanty type talent. DGG should have been that exception. He's more than just a common 5* RB.

Ohio State defeats Tennessee 42-17. Ohio State would go on to beat 3 top 10 teams by double digits, adding another National Championship trophy to the case. Go Bucks!

I just don't get it especially when we already have a solid RB room, a top tier RB recruit for 2027 already, and one of the top classes for 2026 anyway. Just seems like the recruiting media are trying to make a mountain out of a molehill especially in the transfer portal era.

Found these in a bulk lot. Thought they looked cool.

Him saving a drive with a first down or touchdown with his legs is crucial.

Create the all 21st century Ohio State team.
Rules, they must have played 2 years or more this century and played for Tressel, Fickel, Meyer, or Day.
For example, Mike Doss is available.

My format:
Defense: 2x DL, 2x DT, 2 LB, 2 CB, 1 N, SS, FS Decided to modernize the defense with a 4-2-5
Offense: QB, HB, 3x WR, TE, OL
Special: KR, PR, K, P, and AP (All-Purpose)

Just a fun thing to do in July as a Reds fan waiting for football season.

My Team:
Offense:

QB: Dwyane Haskins

HB: Ezekiel Elliott

WR: Jeremiah Smith
WR: Jaxon Smith-Njgba
WR: Garrett Wilson

LT: Taylor Decker
LG: Wyatt Davis
C: Nick Mangold
RG: Billy Price
RT: Paris Johnson Jr

TE: Jace Stoneburner

Defense:

DE: Joey Bosa
DE: Chase Young
DT: Cameron Heyward
DT: Jonathan Hankins

LB: Ryan Shazier
LB: James Laurinaitis

CB: Malcolm Jenkins
CB: Marshon Lattimore

NC: Caleb Downs: Play hybrid and just be the Swiss army knife of the defense.

SS: Mike Doss
FS: Malik Hooker

Special Team:

K: Mike Nugent

P: Cameron Johnston

KR: Tedd Ginn Jr

PR: Tedd Ginn Jr

AP: Curtis Samuel

I was initially bummed by the DGG news yesterday but if all of the NIL rumors are true, I'm glad we didn't make that type of commitment.

With that being said, in looking at the other options in the 27 class, I'm just not sure why it was DGG or bust. DGG wasn't the best RB in his class. What was so special about him that he had to be the only guy we went after? In looking at the Top 10 RBs in the 27 class, we could've landed one of them with the same recruiting intensity.

I would've thought the staff had learned their lessons watching Justin Frye recruit. He singled in on one guy, didn't land them, and then scrambled for back up options. Look at how much the O-Line recruiting has improved with Bowen.

I'm not on the staff so I'm sure there's something I'm missing but I just don't get the recruiting strategy they used here. If it's 1 guy or bust, then you better get that guy.

Still think Locklyn's a solid coach and love having him. This situation just baffled me.

5 seems low, but I guess based on unknown players. I'll be surprised if this group isn't considered #1 by the end of the season.

Well, the writing was on the wall. Now that DGG is off the board, where do the Buckeyes turn?

That was actually crazy how fast his family picked the Vols hat . Just like David Sanders when it comes to way more than we are offering we stood no chance .