Ohio State's defense dominated Texas and Pro Football Focus took notice of the Buckeyes on that side of the ball.

Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
We compiled the PFF grades for every Buckeye who played on either offense or defense in the season opener and highlight the three highest-graded players – all of whom were on the defensive side of the ball – who played at least 10 snaps against the Longhorns.

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2. DT Will Smith Jr. (80.7)​

Living up to his namesake, the Dublin Coffman alum was the only other Ohio State player with an overall grade in the 80s against Texas. Ohio State’s backup nose tackle behind McDonald, Smith recorded two tackles in 16 snaps.

Ohio State's defense dominated Texas and Pro Football Focus took notice of the Buckeyes on that side of the ball.

Following Ohio State's season-opening win over No. 1 Texas, many people were impressed with the performance of the Buckeyes' defensive players and formed opinions on how Ohio State's players performed. One such set of opinions comes from Pro Football Focus, who grades every player after every game based on how they perform on a snap-to-snap basis.
PFF's Grading Scale
We compiled the PFF grades for every Buckeye who played on either offense or defense in the season opener and highlight the three highest-graded players – all of whom were on the defensive side of the ball – who played at least 10 snaps against the Longhorns.

The Top Three​

1. DT Kayden McDonald (82.4)​

Entering the season-opener against Texas, a concern many analysts had about Ohio State's defense was the interior defensive line. McDonald answered that question by racking up eight tackles against the Longhorns, earning the second-highest tackling grade (77.1) among all defensive tackles in the country. His tackle grade was the best among all DTs in the B1G and he also led the Buckeyes with a score of 82.2 in run defense.

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305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 4:16 pm
Guerrant is being recruiting both ways and spent time with Hartline and Walton on this visit. Called Ohio State WRU as Wiltfong said most WR recruits do.

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KYBuck4858 2 Sep 2025, 8:15 am
New LB Offer, St. John Bosco (CA) Josiah Poyer. First cousin of Epi Sitanilei. Says OSU is currently his leader. I would feel good about penciling this one into the ‘27 class.

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305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 4:12 pm
Jeremiah Smith gave Monshun Sales his gloves after this game and Sales plans to wear them at his games.
Wiltfong has Ohio State as a leader there battling Alabama and LSU. Michigan and Oregon are others to watch.

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305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 2:43 pm
Says he likes where Ohio State stands with Jimmy Kalis and Mason Wilt coming out of the weekend.

305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 2:44 pm
Placed a rpm for Wilt to Ohio State and has thought about putting in one for Kalis to Ohio State as well.

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305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 2:43 pm
Says he likes where Ohio State stands with Jimmy Kalis and Mason Wilt coming out of the weekend.

305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 2:44 pm
Placed a rpm for Wilt to Ohio State and has thought about putting in one for Kalis to Ohio State as well.

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305Buck 1 Sep 2025, 2:42 pm
He also mentioned that Ohio State continues to work Oregon commit Kesean Bowman who made his 2nd visit in 3 months. Bowman says he was a Buckeye fan growing up.

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I worked in a Chicago womens shelter years ago and saw all that up close and personal.
She’s way too good at that. It’s hard not to fear for her.

scarletngray said:

We may see a lot of vanilla against Grambling St and Ohio. No need to show anything against those guys. Save it up for when we face Washington.

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Rarely do we see past teams saving up “special” schemes or plays for late in the season.

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I managed to get the 2012 season, Can I get reseeds for the 2002, 2006,2010,2011,2013,2014,2015,2016,2017,2018,2019,2020,2021, and the 2025 spring games please?

brodybuck21 said:

Good luck in the playoffs gentlemen!

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May be my Defensive MVP of the TX game.
No holding penalties
No PI penalties
Ten tackles
One PBU (On 4th down in the end zone preventing a TD)

Dead?

iambrutus said:

I will pay 20-30% more for groceries at Giant Eagle just to avoid going to walmart - i loathe that place

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Sometimes I hate myself for going there but sometime you just gotta duck in and get something quick

UNC got crushed by TCU this weekend. Have fun, Jakob! Hope the pay is worth it!