Ohio State football depth chart projection for Iowa game

On October 3, Ohio State will face Iowa at the latter's home stadium. The matchup is set to be an intriguing one, with a deep look into the Buckeyes' depth chart revealing a roster of talent across various positions.

Head coach Ryan Day, in his eighth year with the program, has led Ohio State to an impressive 85-13 overall record, including a 56-5 mark in the Big Ten. The offensive coordinator, Arthur Smith, will be tasked with orchestrating the team's attack.

On the offensive line, Ian Moore anchors the left tackle position as a junior stand-out at 6-6 and 315 pounds. Carter Lowe, a senior, handles the left guard spot, measuring 6-5 and 318 pounds. The center spot is filled by Carson Hinzman, a senior right out of high school, standing at 6-5 and 301 pounds. Josh Padilla, another senior, plays right guard at 6-5 and 327 pounds, while Gabe Van Sickle, a junior, plays right tackle at 6-5 and 312 pounds.

In the backfield, Julian Sayin, a junior, leads the quarterbacks with a 6-1, 214-pound frame. Luke Fahey, a freshman, also suits up at the quarterback position, at 5-11 and 206 pounds. The running back corps comprises Bo Jackson, a senior at 6-0 and 218 pounds, and Ja Kobi Jackson, a senior also at 6-0 and 219 pounds. Tight end Nate Roberts, a senior, stands at 6-5 and 240 pounds, while Mason Williams, a senior, is 6-4 and 246 pounds.

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, a junior, measures 6-4 and 222 pounds, while Chris Hentry Jr., a freshman, is 6-5 and 211 pounds. Slot receiver Brandon Inniss, a senior, is 6-0 and 199 pounds, alongside wide receiver Phillip Bell, a sophomore, at 6-1 and 195 pounds. Devin McCuin, a senior at 6-0 and 195 pounds, and Brock Boyd, a freshman at 6-1 and 196 pounds, round out the wide receiver positions.

Defensively, Matt Patricia serves as the defensive coordinator. Defensive end Qua Russaw, a senior at 6-2 and 244 pounds, and Beau Atkinson, a senior at 6-6 and 260 pounds, form a formidable duo. John Walker, a senior at 6-3 and 302 pounds, and James Smith, a senior at 6-3 and 306 pounds, contribute to the defensive tackle positions.

Eddrick Houston, a junior at 6-3 and 304 pounds, and Will Smith, a senior at 6-3 and 303 pounds, fill in as defensive tackles. Kenyatta Jackson Jr., a senior at 6-6 and 263 pounds, and Epi Sitanilei, a sophomore at 6-4 and 258 pounds, anchor the defensive end positions. Middle linebacker Payton Pierce, a junior at 6-1 and 232 pounds, and TJ Alford, a senior at 6-1 and 237 pounds, man the middle of the defensive line.

Christian Alliegro, a senior at 6-4 and 245 pounds, plays weak side linebacker, while Riley Pettijohn, a senior at 6-2 and 235 pounds, completes the linebacker corps. Cornerbacks Jermaine Mathews Jr., a senior at 5-11 and 195 pounds, and Dominick Kelly, a sophomore at 6-2 and 193 pounds, defend the air alongside Jermaine Mathews Jr., a senior at 6-2 and 199 pounds, and Cam Calhoun, a senior at 6-0 and 176 pounds.

Safeties Earl Little Jr., a junior at 6-0 and 203 pounds, TJ Alford, a senior at 6-1 and 237 pounds, and Jaylen McClain, a junior at 6-0 and 203 pounds, form the defensive backfield. Nickel safety Jay Timmons, a freshman at 6-0 and 203 pounds, and Jordan Thomas, a freshman at 6-1 and 198 pounds, add to the safety depth. Finally, kicker Connor Hawkins, a junior at 6-1 and 200 pounds, and punter Joe McGuire, a senior at 6-2 and 209 pounds, round out the special teams unit.