Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Student Appreciation Day Instant Reaction: O-Line Questions, Transfer Buzz & Big Defensive Flashes
Release Date: 04/06/2026
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Ohio State opened up 90 minutes of Student Appreciation Day practice — and there was a lot to take away.
In this instant-reaction episode, we break down the biggest themes from Saturday’s practice:
👉 The offensive line becoming the biggest story of the day
👉 Ian Moore taking advantage of a major opportunity
👉 Devin McCuin making a real push at wide receiver
👉 Arthur Smith’s fingerprints starting to show on the offense
👉 Defensive front standouts like James Smith, Eddrick Houston, Qua Russaw and more
👉 Why the Buckeyes’ defensive transfers look physical and fast
👉 Tavien St. Clair’s growth at quarterback
👉 The fun ending: Jeremiah Smith and Connor Hawkins coming through in the clutch
This is the broad instant reaction — then we’ll drill deeper into specific position groups over the next few days.
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Monday, April 6, 2026
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