Ohio State Buckeyes Live: Arthur Smith's offense; Freshmen to look for in opener
- * Reaction to Ohio State coach Ryan Day's first weekly press conference with his thoughts on each position group. * Discussion on the continuing battle for the backup quarterback spot between Tavien St.
- Clair and Luke Fahey.
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Here's our stab at a 3-deep prediction for Ohio State on both sides of the ball
- Bucknuts projects Julian Sayin as Ohio State's starting quarterback, followed by Tavien St. Clair and freshman Luke Fahey.
- The projected skill-position starters are Bo Jackson at running back, Jeremiah Smith, Devin McCuin and Brandon Inniss at receiver, and Nate Roberts at tight end, with freshman Chris Henry Jr. among the second-team receivers.
- Ohio State's projected offensive line is Ian Moore, Luke Montgomery, Carson Hinzman, Austin Siereveld and Phillip Daniels from left to right.
- The projected defensive front starts Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and Beau Atkinson at end, Eddrick Houston and Will Smith Jr. at tackle, and Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro at linebacker.
- Freshman Jay Timmons projects to start at nickel beside corners Devin Sanchez and Jermaine Mathews Jr. and safeties Jaylen McClain and Earl Little Jr., with Connor Hawkins and Joe McGuire retaining the projected kicking and punting jobs.
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