The Latest on Every Position Battle

Ohio State is getting closer to game week, which means several position battles are running out of time to be settled.

In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the latest developments from Ryan Day’s Monday availability, including the battle for the backup quarterback job, the wide receiver rotation, the offensive line, the secondary, and the defensive tackle depth chart.

The guys discuss why Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair are still battling for the No. 2 quarterback spot, why the offensive line continues to point toward Ian Moore at left tackle and Austin Siereveld at right guard, how deep Ohio State may go at receiver and tight end, and what roles could be available for Terry Moore, Leroy Roker and Simeon Caldwell in the secondary.

There’s also discussion about a possible six-man defensive tackle rotation and why true freshman Damari Simeon is a name worth remembering.

0:01 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:27 — The latest from Ryan Day
0:56 — Backup quarterback battle: Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair
1:28 — Why first-team reps make this a real competition
2:40 — Why the backup QB job needs to be settled soon
3:26 — Ryan Day expects six receivers to play
3:49 — Kyle Parker’s status and the rise of Dez Jones and Phillip Bell
4:33 — Ohio State’s top three tight ends
4:57 — Offensive line battle: is it really still a battle?
5:13 — Why Ian Moore and Austin Siereveld still look like the answer
6:15 — Ryan Day likes the interior offensive line
6:26 — Secondary roles for Terry Moore and Leroy Roker
7:19 — How many snaps could the backup safeties actually play?
8:12 — Personnel management vs. true position battles
9:36 — Where Simeon Caldwell fits into the secondary
10:00 — Ohio State could play six defensive tackles
10:28 — True freshman Damari Simeon enters the conversation
10:52 — Why defensive tackle depth matters against Texas
11:38 — What Ryan Day mentioning Simeon may tell us
12:13 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com

Which position battle do you think is the most important for Ohio State to settle before game week? Let us know in the comments.

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