⚡ CFB Dashboard

- QB/OL: We are DEEP at some positions but the amount of proven depth almost goes away when it comes to the OL and QB.

- 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.

- LB/DB: He was called out for a few pre season struggles but he is still learning the position, even though he is in the NFL.

- Injury: Ohio State coach Ryan Day stopped by to meet with the media following Wednesday's practice.

- Ohio State's listed highlights against Ball State included Julian Sayin touchdown passes to Jeremiah Smith from 48 yards and three yards, showing Smith involved in both a deep completion and a goal-line scoring play. - Ohio State produced third-quarter rushing touchdowns of 65 yards to the left and 49 yards to the right, giving the opener's running game explosive scores in both directions. - Ohio State's early second-quarter interception by Alford came on a play credited with a Wilder quarterback hurry, linking pass pressure to a defensive takeaway in the supplied play record.

- DB: 1.If you can review the first Hail Mary and stop the game searching for reasons to add a play,where is the review of a blatant facemask that extended for more than 10 yards?Guess player...

- Ohio State used Tarvos Alford as the starting outside linebacker in a 4-3 look, while freshman Jay Timmons entered as the nickel back when the defense shifted packages. - Zion Grady started at defensive end over Beau Atkinson and generated a third-down pressure during a mostly strong first half for the Ohio State defense. - Ohio State's offensive line rotated early, with Austin Siereveld moving from right guard to right tackle, Gabe Van Sickle entering at guard, and Phillip Daniels briefly going to the bench before returning. - The halftime review said Ohio State's run blocking or Arthur Smith's run scheme needs work before the Texas game after a hit-or-miss early rushing performance. - Freshman kick returner Legend Bey twice ignored an upback telling him to stay in the end zone, putting Ohio State's offense in poor field position.