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HC Ryan Day (B1G Coach of Year, B1G Champion, National Champion)

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Ryan Day​

  • When asked what are Arthur Smith will make the biggest impact on the offense, Day said it would be "all across the board."
  • On Jim Tressel: "It's the impact that he made on so many people when you get to talk to his players, when you talk to his coaches, when you look at the impact he's made on the state, I think that's probably what's most significant there."
  • On Maurice Clarett: "He's a guy that I like to have around the program. I love the messages that he gives to our players. He's an intense guy, but he does care, and he cares a lot about Ohio State. So for him to come back around has meant a lot to him."
  • Does the run game have home-run hitters? "I think it's pretty well documented this offseason. We talked a lot about our ability to get to the second level and turn 10, 12-yard runs into big runs."
  • Said the interior offensive line of Austin Siereveld, Carson Hinzman and Luke Montgomery "bleeds scarlet and gray" and how their play, and upbringing in the program, has gone a long way. Day said they’re “walking on water” and the offense will start with them.
  • In regards to starting the season against Ball State and the build-up to the challenging schedule, Day said "great teams don't beat themselves," and that's what's most important.
  • For the wide receiver rotation moving forward, Week 1 will be a "data point" as to how they allocate snaps. Day says he expects all of Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, Devin McCuin, Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd, Phillip Bell and De’zie Jones to see playing time at wide receiver for Ohio State against Ball State.
  • Can Chris Henry Jr. block a punt?: "He certainly has the ability to."
  • Day said there's a "certain level of excitement" the night before the opener, not just for him, but across the country.
  • At the moment, nobody on offense will wear No. 1.
  • The new turf is "Jeremiah (Smith) approved," Day said.
  • Day said Legend Bey "has the ability" to play both running back and wide receiver. "When you can get the ball in space to Legend, good things are going to happen."
  • Day said "every rep is going to count" if freshmen want to see the field.
  • Julian Sayin has made "incremental improvements across the board."
  • Day said Ball State is "well-coached."
  • On the offense: "I think it's going to be a fun offense to watch. I think we're going to have an identity, but we got to go do it in the field."
  • On the balancing act between showing too much on the film: "There's certain things you want to save, and there's certain things that as the season goes on, you want to keep in your back pocket."
  • No decision yet on the backup quarterback. Tavien St. Clair and Luke Fahey will split reps this week, and he's hoping to get them both in the game against Ball State.
  • Said Cortez Hankton deserves a ton of credit for the freshmen wideouts being able to make an impact.
  • Julian Sayin "loves football" and has embraced the necessary changes and work to improve.
  • Day said Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro will be the starting linebackers, but plans on getting Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford in the game “very quickly,” while Garrett Stover could also see playing time.
  • Said the defensive tackle room is "deeper than we've been in a long time."
  • Ohio State did not publicly announce its Iron Buckeyes for summer workouts. Ryan Day said that’s something he wants to keep in-house going forward.
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Ohio Stadium aka THE Horseshoe (Official Thread)

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“It Was Jeremiah-Approved”: Ryan Day Jokes That If Jeremiah Smith Likes Ohio Stadium’s New Turf, He Likes It Too​

By Chase Brown on September 1, 2026 at 1:40 pm @chaseabrown__
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Ohio Stadium’s new turf has earned an enormous seal of approval.
When asked about the Horseshoe’s new playing surface on Tuesday, Ryan Day offered a quick answer.
“It was Jeremiah-approved. That was a big deal,” he said. “I went up to the big fella and asked him, ‘What do you think?’ He said, ‘I love it.’”
Ohio State installed Shaw Sports Turf’s Forge Series system this summer, “a system-level product designed to meet NFL standards, featuring Game ON technology that integrates field markings directly into the turf,” according to an Ohio State athletic department news release.
Day said that Ohio State has practiced and scrimmaged on the new turf a few times during the preseason, and both coaches and players have offered positive reviews.
“It seems to, so far, really be a good track. The guys like it," Day said. "And being out there and scrimmaging on it and practicing on it, we got a lot of great feedback from the players, and they’re the ones who know.”
Ohio State Installing New Turf at Ohio Stadium for 2026 Season

Ohio State previously replaced the Ohio Stadium turf in 2022. Even that new surface drew criticism in recent years as players slipped on it during games, leading to concerns that it could contribute to more injuries.
While NFL players have pushed to ban turf at the professional level and return to grass, Ohio State currently has no plans to make that switch because of the maintenance challenges associated with natural grass.
The turf also allows Ohio State to host non-football events such as concerts, even during the football season. Ohio State announced this summer that Columbus band Twenty One Pilots will headline a concert at the Shoe on Oct. 17, the same weekend the Buckeyes will travel to Indiana.

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2027 OH RB Jordan Hall (Miami, OH Soft Verbal)

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MrBuck24 30 Aug 2026, 5:07 pm
Garrick Hodge mentioned coach Lock and RB Jordan Hall have been talking daily after Hall's big week one performance to begin his senior season.

moopdawg 30 Aug 2026, 6:29 pm
Hope he earns the offer, accepts, and Tranard also commits. Is taking 2 RBs realistic? Or are we holding out for other players?

MrBuck24 30 Aug 2026, 6:43 pm
To be honest with you, idk for sure. I think if both Hall and Roberts wanted in, they'd take them both. 305 or KY, or someone else would probably know more about that. I do think we want to try and take 2 in the 28 cycle. I'd probably lean towards just getting one guy for the 27 class, and pair someone with ENH in 28.

Jamesgandle 30 Aug 2026, 6:48 pm
I think it would be most likely just one guy in the 2027 class. It is always difficult to gauge though with the portal and who else we lose.
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2027 FL RB Tranard Roberts (Verbal Offer)

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MrBuck24 26 Aug 2026, 8:25 pm
Dev from Buckeye Boyz is doing an interview with RB Tranard Roberts tonight. It's cool he's able to get some of these recruits on his show. He had Edmund McAllister on last night.

MrBuck24 26 Aug 2026, 8:38 pm
Roberts said he's now 6'1-207. He had a laser timed 4.32 40 yard dash too.

MrBuck24 26 Aug 2026, 9:03 pm
Roberts mentioned visiting OSU a couple times this season. Talks to coach Lock every single day. It'll be interesting to see how the rb class turns out.
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2028 tOSU Recruiting Discussion

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305Buck 30 Aug 2026, 7:58 pm
https://247sports.com/player/zyon-robinson-46158766/
Visiting for the Maryland game.

305Buck 27 Aug 2026, 1:26 pm
https://247sports.com/player/joey-fleming-46161666/
Visiting for the Illinois game.

305Buck 49 minutes ago
https://247sports.com/player/cordell-ball-46162144/
https://www.on3.com/rivals/dashun-williams-288738/
Two Ohio recruits added for Ball State this weekend.
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Deaths Of Notable Sports Figures (R.I.P.)

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Former LSU coach Jerry Stovall, 'Mr. Everything,' dies at 85​

Jerry Stovall, a former LSU football coach and an All-America player nicknamed "Mr. Everything," died Monday, the school said. He was 85. LSU announced that Stovall died in Baton Rouge without disclosing a cause.

Stovall went 22-21-2 in four seasons with the Tigers, leading the team to an 8-3-1 record and an Orange Bowl appearance in 1982.

A West Monroe native, Stovall was a two-way standout for LSU from 1960-62. He finished his collegiate career with 1,081 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns along with 452 receiving yards and a touchdown reception. He also recorded nearly 700 return yards on special teams and had seven interceptions.

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