LGHL Tshbola and Styles named starters, but Ohio State plans to play lots of guys vs. Akron

[Matt Tamanini]

Tshbola and Styles named starters, but Ohio State plans to play lots of guys vs. Akron
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C.J. Hicks is ready to finally have his breakout season at Ohio State
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On the Gridiron​

Tegra Tshabola Named Ohio State’s Starting Right Guard
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Sonny Styles named starting WILL linebacker for Ohio State | Knowles considers C.J. Hicks a starter, too
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts

Ryan Day announced two starters in Tuesday's press conference.

Junior Tegra Tshabola will start at right guard while third-year Sonny Styles transitions to Will linebacker. pic.twitter.com/6pUtOz3Bm7

— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) August 27, 2024​

Who is the starting RB? 5 takeaways from Ohio State press conferences
Bill Rabinowitz, The Columbus Dispatch

Jeremiah Smith Will Be An Immediate Starter for Ohio State
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Key Takeaways as Ryan Day finalizes plan, depth chart for season opener (paywall)
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes

‘It’s always been about us.’ Takeaways from Ryan Day’s first press conference of 2024
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Will Howard ‘fired up’ for debut as Buckeyes starting quarterback (paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Will Howard grew up watching the @bigten. Now he'll have a chance to perform on one of the biggest stages in college football.

"The Shoe — the atmosphere here — it's different." pic.twitter.com/t1m6VUelf3

— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) August 27, 2024​

How much is OSU paying its 2024 nonconference football opponents?
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Get the coolest Ohio State gear for college football and back-to-school season
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State gets crystal balls for three blue-chip prospects in the past two days
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

You’re Nuts: Outside Ohio State’s opener, which game are you looking forward to this weekend?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Players can now appear in up to nine games in a single season and still maintain their redshirt... assuming they are the right nine games.

Another bit of news from the NCAA: Postseason games — including conference title games and CFP games — don't count against the limit for the redshirt rule this season.

— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) August 27, 2024​

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Outside the Shoe and Schott​

Wrestling: 2025 Big Ten Opponents Announced
Ohio State Athletics

Rowing: Ohio State Well Represented at 2024 U23 World Championships
Ohio State Athletics

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And now for something completely different...​

I’ve completely given up on “ESPN College Game Day” and “FOX Big Noon Kickoff” because they are horrible television programs and have little to no value for college football fans, but I will certainly give this pregame show a try, if for no other reason than to support our boy Cardale.

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