Ryan Day: Offensive line still a key concern after Ohio State’s first 2026 practice
- Ryan Day is entering his eighth season as Ohio State football head coach.
- He expressed concerns about the offensive line after the first preseason practice.
- Four starters are returning, but there may be new starters in multiple positions.
- Austin Siereveld switched from left tackle to right guard during practice.
- Bo Jackson returns as a running back, but competition for the position remains strong.
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — At the start of his eighth season as Ohio State football head coach, Ryan Day is looking for his eighth consecutive AP top 10 finish, including No. 5 last season when the Buckeyes fell short of defending their 2024 national championship.
With those high expectations in mind, he had a relatively long list of concerns after coming off the practice field Thursday for the first time this preseason. Day specifically mentioned the offensive line as a key area of concern, reflecting on the struggles the team faced in previous losses.
Four starters are returning, but there may be changes in the lineup as the team prepares for the season opener against Ball State on Sept. 5. Day also highlighted the depth at tight end and the competition among backup players at various positions, including running back and receiver.
瑞安·戴：俄亥俄州立大学首场2026年训练后进攻线仍然是关键问题
俄亥俄州哥伦布（美联社）——在他作为俄亥俄州立大学足球主教练的第八个赛季开始时，瑞安·戴希望能实现连续第八次进入美联社前十名，包括上赛季的第五名，当时巴克艾斯未能成功卫冕2024年全国冠军。
考虑到这些高期望，他在周四首次季前训练结束后列出了相对较长的担忧清单。戴特别提到进攻线是一个关键问题，反映了球队在之前失利中面临的困难。
四名首发球员回归，但随着球队为9月5日对阵巴尔州立大学的赛季揭幕战做准备，阵容可能会发生变化。戴还强调了紧端位置的深度以及在跑卫和接球手等多个位置上备选球员之间的竞争。