What MUST Happen In Saturday's Scrimmage

What MUST Happen In Saturday's Scrimmage

Ohio State is reaching the point in fall camp where questions have to become answers.

In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down what absolutely needs to happen in Saturday’s scrimmage before the Buckeyes begin turning their attention toward game preparation.

The offensive line needs to confirm its starting five. The defense needs to push back after the offense had a strong showing in the previous scrimmage. Rotations and personnel packages need to become clearer. And for the freshmen fighting for playing time, this is another major opportunity to prove they can be trusted.

The guys discuss Ian Moore and Austin Siereveld, the defense’s response under Matt Patricia, which players still need to cement spots in the rotation, and why freshmen like Legend Bey, Jay Timmons, Chris Henry Jr. and Simeon Caldwell have to keep giving the coaches reasons to put them on the field.

0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast
0:10 — What absolutely MUST happen Saturday?
0:29 — Camp is reaching decision time
1:10 — No. 1: Ohio State must settle the offensive line
1:38 — Ian Moore at left tackle and Austin Siereveld at right guard?
2:22 — Why this scrimmage has to provide confirmation
3:14 — No. 2: The defense needs to stop the offense
4:17 — Was the last scrimmage great offense or a defensive red flag?
5:50 — No. 3: The rotations need to be solidified
6:22 — Which defenders have earned meaningful snaps?
7:20 — Why Ohio State needs answers now
8:22 — Packages, personnel groupings and getting everyone reps
9:11 — Preparing certain looks for Ball State and Texas
9:47 — No. 4: Legend Bey has to protect the football
10:25 — What freshmen must do to stay on the field
11:12 — Coaches are always looking for reasons not to play freshmen
11:47 — Trust is everything for young players
11:57 — Final thoughts and BuckeyeInsiders.com

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