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Ohio State coach Ryan Day said defensive end Qua Russaw had returned to practice and completed a full week, an availability update ahead of Texas without a stated game snap count.

Ohio State was still evaluating its kick-return role through game time: Legend Bey caught kicks in Wednesday's practice alongside other candidates, so Day did not confirm him as the returner.

Ohio State freshman nickelback Jay Timmons stood out to Day on film for competitiveness and a demeanor beyond his experience level, a favorable personnel assessment rather than confirmation of an expanded role against Texas.

Ohio State has practiced silent-count variations throughout the summer for road environments, with Arthur Smith contributing adjustments; Day also highlighted additional quarterback meetings with receivers and offensive linemen to coordinate the Texas preparation, while acknowledging that execution still has to follow.

Ohio State used sports-science preparation and increased indoor heat ahead of the forecast extreme temperatures in Austin, but Day acknowledged its practice heat had not matched Texas conditions and expected both teams to use substantial depth.