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MONSTER. I said I liked this kids film almost as much as the Bosas when they were at STA...still an "almost", but it's getting closer. This kid is a 5* and it should be unanimous, insanely talented with great technique and still has plenty of upside and room to grow on his frame. Absolutely violent and explosive. I love everything about this kid's game.

cincibuck said:

I was on BP in 2005 and I was not among the first to join

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February 2005 for me

Kentucky

Thump said:

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This is great.

Looks just like his pops!

These focus on the university as a whole rather than football, but interesting to read when we look at the shabby state of a blue blood that in theory (CA talent and NIL $ and opportunities) can’t seem to pick up steam

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Notre Dame should just go full ACC and guarantee themselves an annual spot in the playoffs.

cincibuck said:

Hmmmmm, as I read the initial SEC response it was, “Any conference team adding players who signed an NFL contract shall be up Schit’s creek.

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it apparently should read “if CBS sports reports that you’re THINKING ABOUT signing them….”

Jaxbuck said:

Purdy, Lawrence and Mayfield seem to kind of stand out on that list to me

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Good for Baker!

Stat Pack: Where Ohio State stands statistically after Week 1​

Where the Buckeyes are statistically around the country and in the Big Ten after the first game.​

Offense​

Scoring offense: 56.0 points per game - tied for 19th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten
Total offense: 671.0 yards per game - tied for 3rd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten
Passing offense: 434.0 yards per game - 3rd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten
Rushing offense: 237.0 yards per game - tied for 37th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Third down conversions: 45.45 percent - tied for 61st nationally, 10th in the Big Ten
Red zone conversions: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Sacks allowed: 2 - tied for 76th nationally, tied for 10th in the Big Ten

Defense​

Scoring defense: 3.0 points per game - tied for 10th nationally, 4th in the Big Ten
Total defense: 165.0 yards per game - tied for 20th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Pass defense: 120.0 yards per game - 37th nationally, 6th in the Big Ten
Rush defense: 45.0 yards per game - tied for 18th nationally, 4th in the Big Ten
Opponent third down conversions: 21.43 percent - tied for 23rd nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Opponent red zone conversions: 0 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Sacks: 1 - tied for 86th nationally, tied for 13th in the Big Ten

Special teams​

Punting: 41.0 yards per punt - 98th nationally, 14th in the Big Ten
Field goals: N/A
Extra points: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Kickoff return: 13.0 yards per return - 84th nationally, 13th in the Big Ten
Punt return: 2.50 yards per return - 85th nationally, 17th in the Big Ten

Miscellaneous​

Penalties: 81.0 yards per game - 118th nationally, 14th in the Big Ten
Opponent penalties: 15.0 yards per game - tied for 131st nationally, 17th in the Big Ten
Time of possession: 31:38.00 - 56th nationally, 7th in the Big Ten
Turnover margin: 0.00 - tied for 63rd nationally, 12th in the Big Ten

Welcome to the fam Luke! Had to watch some film since this was such a surprise. The first thing I noticed is that he also plays OT, so he fits into being a very willing blocker that OSU likes in their TEs. But also has hands to make contested catches

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‘We brought him here to win games like this’ – Ryan Day didn’t hold back about Ohio State’s breakout player from Texas’ backyard​

Ryan Day isn’t slowing down the hype building around one new addition to Ohio State’s offense. The Buckeyes head coach didn’t hold back why Ohio State went to Texas and got a playmaker from the transfer portal.

Ryan Day sees a Chris Olave-type player in Devin McCuin​

McCuin came to Ohio State from UTSA, where he originally arrived out of Jacksonville, Texas. The Longhorns had notable interest in McCuin during the transfer portal window, but Ohio State secured his commitment before anything substantial developed. That recruiting win could pay off in a big way this weekend with McCuin heading into the Longhorns’ backyard as a Buckeye.

Day didn’t hold back when discussing what he sees in McCuin and why Ohio State pursued him.

“I sort of thought to myself, he could sort of be like a Chris Olave type,” Day said of McCuin. “That was sort of the comp, and that was sort of the one that I used. He has high end speed. He can change direction. He’s got really strong hands, good quickness. What I didn’t know about him was just his makeup, and he’s very intelligent. Really good route runner. You know, he has experience.”

He has toughness. He sticks it in there in the run game, and he’s been great. And I think he really turned it on this summer. I think the spring was solid, better than solid. He was good in the spring, but had a great summer with Nick [Marotti] in the weight room, and then it’s just taken off from there. So all the things that we talked about in the preseason, you got a chance to see. But we brought him here to win games like this, so you know this will be a great challenge for him. But I know he’ll be excited about it.”

That comparison carries weight. Day drawing that parallel shows just how much confidence he has in McCuin’s ability to produce at an elite level.

Julian Sayin, TJ Alford and Ja’Kobi Jackson Lead Pro Football Focus’ Highest-Graded Ohio State Players Against Ball State​

The Top Three​

1. QB Julian Sayin (93.1)​

Sayin was PFF’s highest-graded quarterback for the 2025 season with an overall grade of 92.9, yet he never had a single-game grade as high as he did in his 2026 season opener.

Sayin completed 21 passes for 320 yards and had as many touchdowns (three passing and one rushing) as incompletions. For that performance, his overall offensive grade of 93.1 was the highest of any Power Four quarterback in Week 1. Sayin also earned a 92.6 for passing, which was second in the nation for quarterbacks with at least 20 pass attempts.

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2. LB TJ Alford (91.8)​

Alford led all linebackers with 34 snaps and made the most of his playing time. Alford finished the game with a career-high in tackles (five) and his first collegiate interception. He was also the best on the team with a grade of 91.0 in coverage, a grade that was best in the Big Ten among linebackers.

3. RB Ja'Kobi Jackson (88.0)​

Ja'Kobi Jackson averaged 10.4 yards per carry against Ball State and finished the game tied with a team-high 83 rushing yards. His run grade (90.9) leads the team and is seventh-best in the nation through Week 1.

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gracelhink said:

JJ Tracy and partner Cabral won their 2nd round match to advance to 16s. Will have a huge challenge vs the #1 seed today at 6:30.
Filin and Carpico will play Ram and Salisbury today at 4 pm.
As you watch the highlights on the official x account, you can id Carpico (right handed) and Filin (lefty).

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Tracy/Cabral lost 4-6, 4-6 to the #1 guys.

Steve19 said:

I was part of the last intake (summer 72) when he was President. He definitely looked like a very tired man who had had enough hippie nonsense to last his remaining years.

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Yeah, I was there during the Spring of 1970 during the Vietnam protests, riots, national guard on campus, tear gas, and eventual campus shutdown. I guess (at least) it wasn't as bad a Kent State. My personnel observation was that it got a lot worse after Kent State though; I have always thought that after the shootings at Kent State the outside agitators there just came down to Columbus to cause more chaos at Ohio State, etc. I can see how 1970 could have really took a toll on him.

Pure gold…

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Unpopular take if JJ wanted to play till the starters came out I think he earned that option.