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  "id": 11394452,
  "title": "Ohio State football depth chart projection for Iowa game",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/ohio-state-football-depth-chart-projection-for-iowa-game",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T08:08:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
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    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-state-football-depth-chart-080828719.html"
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  "account": "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.\n\nHead 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.\n\nOn 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.\n\nIn 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.\n\nDefensively, 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.",
  "summary": "Who will start for the Buckeyes against Iowa",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Alabama State football vs Bethune-Cookman predictions, what to watch",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/alabama-state-football-vs-bethune-cookman-predictions-what-to-watch",
        "published": "2026-10-02T09:04:52.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}