2026 tOSU Defense Discussion.

[System_id]

I'm not really going to predict the defense because I thought 2025 would be a massive step back given all the turnover. Turned out to probably be the best OSU defense of my lifetime. For all we know 2026 might only be a half step back. Even a full step back might still be the #1 overall defense.

 

[Captain Buckeye]

Sanchez over IGB is a wild take. Sanchez will need an all-time leap in year 2 for that to happen. He was basically the fish of the secondary all year…just brutal (which in his defense could be expected as a true freshman).

IGB was the fish for 2 years.

I’m not saying he’s going to be heads and shoulders but tell me a game or even play where Sanchez was burned bad?

Did he give up a few catches? Sure. But was he always right there? Yes.

 

[jakenick06]

IGB was the fish for 2 years.

I’m not saying he’s going to be heads and shoulders but tell me a game or even play where Sanchez was burned bad?

Did he give up a few catches? Sure. But was he always right there? Yes.

UCLAs TD drive immediately comes to mind. They went right at him all the way down the field if I remember correctly.

IGB was the mark his first 2 years, but then played himself into a day 2 draft pick and was arguably the best corner on the team. Expecting that out of Sanchez in year 2 is asking a lot.

 

[Captain Buckeye]

UCLAs TD drive immediately comes to mind. They went right at him all the way down the field if I remember correctly.

IGB was the mark his first 2 years, but then played himself into a day 2 draft pick and was arguably the best corner on the team. Expecting that out of Sanchez in year 2 is asking a lot.

It is but I think he can do it. That UCLA touchdown was with our backup defense though right?

Anyway, I’ll concede that maybe that’s asking a lot but can he do it? Yes I think he can.

 

[dragurd]

It is but I think he can do it. That UCLA touchdown was with our backup defense though right?

Anyway, I’ll concede that maybe that’s asking a lot but can he do it? Yes I think he can.

There was some game where he looked physically outmatched. Which was a little concernng to me. Cause he wasn't getting beat with technique just people running by him,

 

[Captain Buckeye]

There was some game where he looked physically outmatched. Which was a little concernng to me. Cause he wasn't getting beat with technique just people running by him,

Despite that he was always right there. I don’t think it’s the mismatch you think it was.

We are going to see but I have high hopes for Sanchez as well as Kelly for that matter.

 

[RugbyBuck]

I think there's something to be read into Scott and West leaving and Sanchez staying and at least competing for a starting spot. Clearly, Walton sees something in him. I liked IGB, but he was as much a liability as a gamer, actually because he was such a gamer. My guess is that Sanchez will ultimately be the better player.