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- QB/OL: What I posted in another thread: What you can't do in a game like this is get caught up in the idea that "we need to establish the run," because what that results in...

- WR: Preview: Julian Sayin vs.

- WR: There had to be a missed assignment.

- QB/WR: I don’t think Cutty Sark or Day are going to be as conservative in play calling this year.

- 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.

- QB/WR: Wonder if Lincoln would have been better as a WR or something.

- Coaching: Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday to discuss the showdown at Texas on Saturday (7:30 p.m.

- 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.

- Sarkisian described Ohio State's interior defensive line as deep and disruptive despite veteran departures, highlighting pocket collapse and stout run defense as specific challenges for Texas. - Sarkisian identified Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith's size, speed and contested-catch ability as requiring varied coverage and constant tracking, while cautioning that overcommitting to him would compromise defense of the Buckeyes' running game.

- Ohio State's offensive line was described as one of the most experienced in the country, though still worth monitoring for details before the Texas matchup. - The podcast said Ohio State has strong depth at almost every position, with the bench itself sending a message after many young players got snaps. - Cam Calhoun, Jordan Thomas, and the backup quarterback spot were mentioned as depth-chart areas that added useful supporting pieces. - Kyle Parker's injury was downplayed because he was described as the sixth wide receiver rather than a starter.