⚡ CFB Dashboard

- Bo Jackson was held out of Ohio State's spring-game action, so the visible running-back rotation did not include the full room. - The spring-game rep distribution should not be treated as a settled 2026 depth chart because Jackson's absence pushed more work to the backups.

- LB: We take a look at 10 players who will be top leaders for the 2026 Ohio State football team, including Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, three offensive linemen and four defensive starters.

- Julian Sayin is placed at the top of the Ohio State QB discussion, with the speaker valuing college performance over pure NFL traits. - The positive case is that he was what Ryan Day needed early as a game manager and became more of a playmaker late. - The caution is protection-dependent: the snippets say the offensive line was exposed late, after Sayin had looked close to flawless through the regular season.

- QB/LB: Our @Mike36fan looks at the factors that will determine the floor and ceiling for Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin in his second season as a starter.

- The depth-chart signal is the same linebacker-room note: Ohio State is expected to rotate younger LBs, but the Wisconsin transfer is viewed as the veteran stabilizer. - If that read is right, the LB group may have a clearer high-floor tackle leader than the raw depth chart suggests, which matters for projecting defensive reliability. - The other supplied clip is historical WR/QB comparison and does not add 2026 outlook value.

- Injury: I don't know if I'd say anyone is a sure-fire starter except McClain.

- Saw the “leader in the clubhouse” line and knew this debate was coming.

- 2026 Big Ten could be fun; Day must keep OSU aggressive with a second-year starter at QB.

- Ohio State still has 9 returning offensive starters and strong portal classes; preseason No. - 1 is not just Bama-style courtesy ranking.

- Earl Little Jr., James Smith, Qua Russaw were OSU's highest-rated portal pickups; Little plug-and-play starter.

- Turbo Rogers likely portals next winter unless great camp pushes depth chart.

- Laurinaitis elite LB coach developing Arvell and Sonny; Arvell explosive early, Sonny finished best tackler in class.

- Padilla, GVS good backup/starter options; Seirevreld at G, Moore at tackle viable.

- Players can improve in second season as starter; snap judgment without film study is invalid.

- QB's running ability likely restricted by Day; unclear if middle-field blind spot stems from coaching or awareness.

- Day/Bowen clear: spring injuries give younger OL depth-chart and starting reps opportunities.

- WR depth better overall but starters worse: dropping from two top-4 picks (Tate/Smith) to one (JJ) plus raw freshman/transfer. - JJ should have huge year.