Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State’s 2026 Offensive Depth Chart After the Portal | Starters, Snap Counts, Reality Check
Release Date: 01/21/2026
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Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State’s 2026 Offensive Depth Chart After the Portal | Starters, Snap Counts, Reality Check
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The transfer portal is closed — now it’s time to stop guessing and start projecting.
On today’s episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down Ohio State’s 2026 offensive depth chart position by position using actual 2025 snap counts, not recruiting stars or offseason hype.
We cover:
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Why Julian Sayin’s next leap matters more than his Heisman finish
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Bo Jackson’s role as the unquestioned RB1 and how the room stacks behind him
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The first real post-Hartline wide receiver depth chart
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Tight end by committee after Max Klare’s departure
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Why Ohio State trusted continuity over portal help on the offensive line
This is a reality-based look at who actually played, who’s projecting forward, and where spring battles will decide the offense.
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