Ryan Day: Offensive line still a key concern after Ohio State’s first 2026 practice
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At the start of his eighth season as Ohio State football head coach, Ryan Day is looking for his eighth consecutive AP top 10 finish, including No. 5 last season when the Buckeyes fell short of defending their…
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day expressed concern over the performance of the team's offensive line during their first preseason practice on Aug. 1, 2025. Day, entering his eighth season with the Buckeyes, aims for a repeat of last year's AP top 10 finish and a No. 5 ranking, although they fell short of defending the 2024 national championship.
The coach highlighted the tight end room, depth in backup quarterback and receiver positions, and the running back position, where Bo Jackson will return with 1,000 rushing yards. However, his primary worry remains the offensive line, which had issues in their recent losses, including the Big Ten Championship Game and College Football Playoff quarterfinals.
Although four starters are back, Day mentioned the possibility of new starters at several positions when the team opens their season against Ball State on September 5. The team might have new faces at left tackle with Ian Moore joining Austin Siereveld, center Carson Hinzman, left guard Luke Montgomery, and right tackle Phillip Daniels in the starting lineup. Additional players like Joshua Padilla at guard could also see playing time.
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