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RB James Peoples (National Champion)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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Skull Session: James Peoples and Austin Siereveld Are Under-the-Radar Players to Watch, Garrett Wilson is a Top-10 NFL WR and Julian Sayin is Rated the Nation's No. 31 QB
James Peoples and Austin Siereveld are among the top under-the-radar players to watch in the Big Ten and Garrett Wilson is a top-10 wide receiver in the NFL.
UNDER THE RADAR. You can always set your watch to what kind of content will be produced by college football outlets in mid-July. Preseason predictions, watchlists, media days content and anonymous-sourced pieces where college coaches give their true thoughts on teams and players for the upcoming year.
Well, one piece that fits the final category was released on Wednesday, as 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz polled sources around the Big Ten to gather intel on 25 under-the-radar players to watch for the 2025 season.
Two Buckeyes were mentioned in the piece: Running back James Peoples and right tackle Austin Siereveld.
Here’s what the sources said on each player.
- On Peoples: “Compact, explosive runner with a thick lower body and has really good short area burst.”
- On Siereveld: “He's been looking like a dude this offseason.”
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OG Austin Siereveld (National Champion)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
- 104 Replies
Skull Session: James Peoples and Austin Siereveld Are Under-the-Radar Players to Watch, Garrett Wilson is a Top-10 NFL WR and Julian Sayin is Rated the Nation's No. 31 QB
James Peoples and Austin Siereveld are among the top under-the-radar players to watch in the Big Ten and Garrett Wilson is a top-10 wide receiver in the NFL.
UNDER THE RADAR. You can always set your watch to what kind of content will be produced by college football outlets in mid-July. Preseason predictions, watchlists, media days content and anonymous-sourced pieces where college coaches give their true thoughts on teams and players for the upcoming year.
Well, one piece that fits the final category was released on Wednesday, as 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz polled sources around the Big Ten to gather intel on 25 under-the-radar players to watch for the 2025 season.
Two Buckeyes were mentioned in the piece: Running back James Peoples and right tackle Austin Siereveld.
Here’s what the sources said on each player.
- On Peoples: “Compact, explosive runner with a thick lower body and has really good short area burst.”
- On Siereveld: “He's been looking like a dude this offseason.”
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RB Anthony ‘Turbo’ Rogers (Official Thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
- 68 Replies
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With that, Rogers' ability to be a playmaker wherever he is lined up on the field is what differentiates him from the rest of Locklyn's room.
"We felt like, based on what we saw him do this year, he was lined up as a receiver a lot. He was a returner," Day said. "So he kind of gives us a little bit of that hybrid where he can line up a receiver, he can come into the backfield, he can return kicks. Haven't had a ton of those guys. Xavier Johnson was probably the guy who was probably the best comp that way. ... So guys who can do multiple job descriptions, I think their value is going to continue to increase, and I think Turbo is one of those guys.”
While it might be tough for Rogers to see significant snaps at running back in his first season in Columbus, his ability to be a game-changing returner paired with his versatility to play both running back and wide receiver increases the likelihood that Day and Brian Hartline will find a way to get him on the field, even if it is only on special teams early on.
Whether it be in the backfield, in the slot or as a returner, expect Rogers to carve out a role by his second year as a Buckeye and become an impact player in Ohio State’s offense by his third year in Columbus.
Better Know a Buckeye: Anthony Rogers’ Do-It-All Playmaking Ability As a Hybrid Running Back Makes Him A Unique Weapon for Ohio State’s Offense
Immediate Impact
While Ohio State's running backs might lack experience, with West Virginia transfer CJ Donaldson being the lone one with any major playing time at the college level, the room makes up for it with talent and depth. James Peoples and Donaldson seem to lead the way for Ohio State’s one-two punch at the position this year, while Jackson, Sam Williams-Dixon and West are also candidates for playing time behind them.With that, Rogers' ability to be a playmaker wherever he is lined up on the field is what differentiates him from the rest of Locklyn's room.
"We felt like, based on what we saw him do this year, he was lined up as a receiver a lot. He was a returner," Day said. "So he kind of gives us a little bit of that hybrid where he can line up a receiver, he can come into the backfield, he can return kicks. Haven't had a ton of those guys. Xavier Johnson was probably the guy who was probably the best comp that way. ... So guys who can do multiple job descriptions, I think their value is going to continue to increase, and I think Turbo is one of those guys.”
While it might be tough for Rogers to see significant snaps at running back in his first season in Columbus, his ability to be a game-changing returner paired with his versatility to play both running back and wide receiver increases the likelihood that Day and Brian Hartline will find a way to get him on the field, even if it is only on special teams early on.
Long-Term Impact
With Donaldson entering his final year of eligibility, Rogers will have a chance to push for real snaps at running back in 2026. Even if Peoples and Jackson are the one-two punch a season from now, Rogers' skill set will give Ohio State incentive to find a role for him with his ability to line up in multiple spots and create mismatches.Whether it be in the backfield, in the slot or as a returner, expect Rogers to carve out a role by his second year as a Buckeye and become an impact player in Ohio State’s offense by his third year in Columbus.
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LGHL Game of the Year: How important is Ohio State’s season opener against Texas?
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Game of the Year: How important is Ohio State’s season opener against Texas?
AlexFrank via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after returning a fumble recovery for a touchdown with cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
The Buckeyes open up the new campaign with a bang.
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about this season’s marquee matchups. Whether they feature the Buckeyes, other Big Ten schools, or major teams across the country. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Game of the Year” articles here.
Ohio State must beat Texas in its season opener on Aug. 30.
Okay, correction; It’s not a must-win game, largely due to the safety net that is a 12-team College Football Playoff. However, it is a game Ohio State really needs to win.
The Buckeyes went into Texas’s backyard in the CFP Semifinals at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic this past January and beat the Longhorns 28-14. Jack Sawyer’s scoop-and-score was the most memorable play of the game, and it’s a play that will long live in Ohio State lore.
Ryan Day has earned back a lot of equity, vindication and faith from the fanbase for what the Buckeyes did over the one-month duration of the College Football Playoff this past Winter. Even though he’s only 1-4 against Michigan, he now has a national championship. At the end of the day, that’s the ultimate end-goal for the Buckeyes going into every season.
Day guided the Buckeyes through the shock of losing at home to Michigan and parlayed it into four postseason victories that were all by double-digits. Not to mention, the Buckeyes were the lower seed in the latter three of those games.
However, losing at home to Texas could open up the door again for more criticism directed towards Day.
The Buckeyes losing their first game after winning a national championship would mark their first season-opening loss since 1999. If you think losing four-straight to Michigan isn’t normal these days, losing a season opener is practically not even in the realm of possibilities.
The last time a non-current Big Ten team beat Ohio State in Columbus was Oklahoma in 2017. If the Longhorns win the season opener, that could be viewed, potentially, as a more impressive win than Ohio State winning a neutral site game at Texas.
I disagree with that potential viewpoint because it was a CFP win with a national championship berth at stake for the Buckeyes this past January. Still, you can’t let the team you beat in that Semifinal come into your stadium and beat you in the first game of a season where you are defending a national championship.
Beating Texas is not a “must” for Ohio State. However, it is a game that could form a lot of early opinions, and will put additional pressure on the Buckeyes who already have a massive target on their backs. Ohio State needs to feed off the energy over 100,000 fans will have in The Shoe on Aug. 30 and block out the rest of the noise.
Ohio State vs. Texas. One team will be 1-0, and the other will be 0-1. There is a big difference between the two recrods, even in the 12-team College Football Playoff era. The Buckeyes need to be on the right side of that difference.
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AlexFrank via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Jan 10, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates after returning a fumble recovery for a touchdown with cornerback Jordan Hancock (7) during the fourth quarter of the College Football Playoff semifinal against the Texas Longhorns in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Heitman-Imagn Images | Tim Heitman-Imagn Images
The Buckeyes open up the new campaign with a bang.
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about this season’s marquee matchups. Whether they feature the Buckeyes, other Big Ten schools, or major teams across the country. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Game of the Year” articles here.
Ohio State must beat Texas in its season opener on Aug. 30.
Okay, correction; It’s not a must-win game, largely due to the safety net that is a 12-team College Football Playoff. However, it is a game Ohio State really needs to win.
The Buckeyes went into Texas’s backyard in the CFP Semifinals at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic this past January and beat the Longhorns 28-14. Jack Sawyer’s scoop-and-score was the most memorable play of the game, and it’s a play that will long live in Ohio State lore.
Ryan Day has earned back a lot of equity, vindication and faith from the fanbase for what the Buckeyes did over the one-month duration of the College Football Playoff this past Winter. Even though he’s only 1-4 against Michigan, he now has a national championship. At the end of the day, that’s the ultimate end-goal for the Buckeyes going into every season.
Day guided the Buckeyes through the shock of losing at home to Michigan and parlayed it into four postseason victories that were all by double-digits. Not to mention, the Buckeyes were the lower seed in the latter three of those games.
However, losing at home to Texas could open up the door again for more criticism directed towards Day.
The Buckeyes losing their first game after winning a national championship would mark their first season-opening loss since 1999. If you think losing four-straight to Michigan isn’t normal these days, losing a season opener is practically not even in the realm of possibilities.
The last time a non-current Big Ten team beat Ohio State in Columbus was Oklahoma in 2017. If the Longhorns win the season opener, that could be viewed, potentially, as a more impressive win than Ohio State winning a neutral site game at Texas.
I disagree with that potential viewpoint because it was a CFP win with a national championship berth at stake for the Buckeyes this past January. Still, you can’t let the team you beat in that Semifinal come into your stadium and beat you in the first game of a season where you are defending a national championship.
Beating Texas is not a “must” for Ohio State. However, it is a game that could form a lot of early opinions, and will put additional pressure on the Buckeyes who already have a massive target on their backs. Ohio State needs to feed off the energy over 100,000 fans will have in The Shoe on Aug. 30 and block out the rest of the noise.
Ohio State vs. Texas. One team will be 1-0, and the other will be 0-1. There is a big difference between the two recrods, even in the 12-team College Football Playoff era. The Buckeyes need to be on the right side of that difference.
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ESPN (A bunch of Death-Spiraling maroons)
- By Jaxbuck
- College Football
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I heard the PM schtick for the first time this CFP because little Jax was home and watching the games with me so no mute.
I think people's tolerance of him is in direct proportion to how close they are to the "bro" age.
My 20 year old son thinks PM is insightful and entertaining. I think he's a complete moron who makes me feel very sad for the current state and especially the future of humanity.
Then I recall that old guys thought the same of us when we were that age and look how well things have turned out...or not.
Then I just drink more.
I think people's tolerance of him is in direct proportion to how close they are to the "bro" age.
My 20 year old son thinks PM is insightful and entertaining. I think he's a complete moron who makes me feel very sad for the current state and especially the future of humanity.
Then I recall that old guys thought the same of us when we were that age and look how well things have turned out...or not.
Then I just drink more.
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