Ohio State’s spring football game is three days away, and anticipation for it is higher than usual.
The Buckeyes have a loaded roster but have enough questions and new faces to make Saturday’s scrimmage at Ohio Stadium compelling. OSU coach Ryan Day gave an assessment Wednesday of how March and April have gone for his team and what he wants to see on Saturday.
Here are four takeaways from his press conference:
Mar 7, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches players stretch during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.
The Ohio State quarterback battle continues
When Will Howard arrived from Kansas State as a graduate transfer, the assumption was that he would be the starter. That could well be the case, but it’s not the lock it once seemed.
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Junior Devin Brown has looked impressive in the few practices reporters have been permitted to watch. A buzz has developed around freshman Julian Sayin, a five-star addition to the recruiting class after leaving Alabama following Nick Saban’s retirement.
“No, I don’t think we’ve narrowed it down,” Day said of the quarterback battle, “but you’re seeing guys making certain plays and certain things that are showing up in practice.
“These guys bring great things to the table. Each guy brings either experience or a skill set that’s different than the others.”
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One skill Day sees in all of them is running ability, something that’s been mostly lacking the last three seasons with pocket passers C.J. Stroud and Kyle McCord.
“You’re seeing some separation,” Day said. “I wouldn’t say I’m ready to name a starter or anything like that, but there’s been good competition,…
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Publish date : 2024-04-10 19:15:38
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