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Game Thread Maryland at tOSU, Sat. Oct. 10th, 4:15 pm ET, BTN

ScriptOhio
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Ja’Kobi Jackson, John Walker and Jason Moore Are Pro Football Focus’ Highest-Graded Ohio State Players Against Maryland​

The Top Three​

1. RB Ja'Kobi Jackson (78.4)​

For the first time this season, an Ohio State running back earned PFF's top grade. Ja'Kobi Jackson (90.0) has the team's best running grade and the highest running grade in the Big Ten among players with at least 25 carries in 2026.

Over the two seasons we've tracked Ohio State's PFF scores by game, Jackson's 78.4 is the lowest score to earn a Buckeye the top spot after a game. The previous low was 80.3 by Caden Curry and Carson Hinzman against Washington in Game 4 last season.

2. DT John Walker (77.3)​

Walker had two tackles against the Terrapins and earned the highest defensive grade against Maryland.

3. DT Jason Moore (75.8)​

Moore has the team's highest run-defense grade (85.4) for the season. Like Walker, Moore also recorded two tackles against the Terrapins.

Extra Points​

  • For the season, Jaylen McClain has the nation's highest tackling grade (91.3) among secondary players and is second overall.
  • Julian Sayin (52.6) had the lowest offensive grade of his career, but he still leads Big Ten starting quarterbacks with an offensive grade of 90.9 and a passing grade of 90.8 for the season.
  • For the first time this season, Jeremiah Smith (74.3) received an offensive grade below 83. He still leads the nation with offense and receiving grades of 94.5 for the season.
  • Dominick Kelly (80.5) did not qualify for the team's highest grade because he played only five snaps against Maryland.
  • TJ Alford has the team's highest coverage grade (87.1) for the season.
  • James Smith (35.8) had the second-lowest grade among Big Ten DTs this week and was the lowest-graded player on the team. Among players who played at least 10 snaps, Max LeBlanc (44.5) was Ohio State's lowest-rated player against Maryland.
  • Bo Jackson has the team's highest pass-blocking grade for the season (84.2).
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WR Jeremiah Smith (All B1G, B1G Freshman of Year, B1G WR of Year, Unanimous All-American, 2025 Rose Bowl Off MVP, National Champion)

BuckeyeNation27
ScriptOhio said:
Smith's two touchdowns pushed his season total to 11 as he became the first Buckeye to record at least 10 touchdown catches in three different seasons. He also now had 38 career touchdown grabs putting him just one behind Braylon Edwards' B1G record of 39. I feel like record is officially on notice. Looks like Braylon thinks the same.
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Braylon said he's held on to that record for 20 some years, which is dubious....and we all know why
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WR Jeremiah Smith (All B1G, B1G Freshman of Year, B1G WR of Year, Unanimous All-American, 2025 Rose Bowl Off MVP, National Champion)

1926Buckeyes
Onebuckfan said:
4 catches in any game left would be concerning.
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I don't think they'll be using the Maryland gameplan going forward. Seemed like they were using JJ to draw attention downfield and going elsewhere. All 4 of his catches were within 10 yards of the LOS.

'Only' needs 145 (317) and 2 TDs to break both remaining records. Not sure if protection will hold up, but not a bad time to go for JSN's single game receiving record as well. Seriously though, I'd be over the moon if he could put up 150 and a couple TDs.
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2026 tOSU Offense Discussion

1926Buckeyes
scarletngray said:
Six straight games with the Bucks offense scoring in the last minute of the first half. Has to be a record. Great to see us get our first 100 yd rusher in a game this year. Our rushing game is improving and both Jackson boys looked good against the Terps.
Cook and Van Sickle both did a good job especially considering that it was a last minute move. With that being said, I would love to see Daniels and Sereveld available to play. We could use their experience against a tough Indy defense.Also hoping to get back McCuin for the passing game. It was good seeing Kyle Parker get some playing time though. I think he is going to help us down the road. Nate Roberts is showing that he can be a weapon on offense as well. I expect to see him have some balls thrown his way against the Hoosiers. And maybe, just maybe, Legend Bey will make an impact as well. GO BUCKS!
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Not sure if they stick with GVS at tackle if Siereveld can't play, but not sure there's another option. One of the beat guys mentioned Greer, but this would be the worst time for that. Inniss and McCuin will hopefully be back, and give them a better chance in the short game.

Agree on Roberts. He's faster than I expected, and blocking well. Sayin seems to like him too, so that's another safety valve option if the OL can't hold up. But if Siereveld and Daniels can't play, not sure what can be expected from the offense.
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QB1 Julian Sayin (All B1G, B1G Frosh of Year, All American, National Frosh of Year, National Champion)

1926Buckeyes
It's pretty clear that last second changes on the OL made him uncomfortable, and it showed. If he doesn't know what to expect, or can't trust someone, it immediately shows. Can't remember a major change on the OL the morning of a game. We should be happy they were able to move the ball at all. It's going to be tough if Siereveld can't come back, but at least they'll have some time to prepare.
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