Ryan Day says Western Kentucky “challenges you schematically” on both sides of the ball and Day likes the improvement he’s seen from Ohio State’s interior defensive line.
A video from walk-on Caden Davis highlights the differences between Ohio State's gray alternate jerseys, to be worn on Nov. 11 against Michigan State, and its traditional uniform.
Only 56 Buckeyes (two fewer than against Indiana) saw playing time against Youngstown State as Devin Brown played five more snaps (but two fewer drives) than Kyle McCord.
Western Kentucky will provide a strong test for Ohio State's passing defense and has dominated the turnover battle so far this season but features a below-average defense.
Malik Hartford starts and Carnell Tate catches a pass for a second consecutive game as a total of six Ohio State true freshmen play against Youngstown State.
Marvin Harrison's 160-yard, two-touchdown performance and key contributions from Kyle McCord and TreVeyon Henderson led Ohio State past Youngstown State.
Marvin Harrison Jr. and Tommy Eichenberg are the Eleven Warriors players of the game for their performances in Ohio State's 35-7 win over Youngstown State.
Denzel Burke records Ohio State’s first cornerback interception since 2021, Ja’Had Carter plays all but one series at free safety and Omari Abor returns sooner than expected.
Kyle McCord made a clear case to be Ohio State’s full-time starting quarterback after he threw for 258 yards and three touchdowns on just 20 attempts against Youngstown State.
Despite a small sample size, TreVeyon Henderson flashed a bit of big-play ability against Youngstown State. Ryan Day called him a "home run threat at any point in the game."
Entering Saturday's contest against No. 5 Ohio State as a heavy underdog, Youngstown State head coach Doug Phillips said he was proud of his team's fight despite a 35-7 loss.
Kyle McCord threw three first-half touchdowns and Marvin Harrison Jr. and TreVeyon Henderson each scored twice as Ohio State defeated Youngstown State, 35-7, in its home opener.
