Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Offensive Grades: Offensive Line Concerns After Ball State

Ohio State defeated Ball State 56–3 and piled up 671 yards of offense, but the final score concealed a major concern entering the Buckeyes' Week 2 showdown with Texas. Joe breaks down Ohio State's offensive PFF grades and snap counts, Julian Sayin's efficient season debut, Jeremiah Smith's dominant first half and Devin McCuin's emergence as another dangerous receiving weapon. The primary focus is an Ohio State offensive line that produced only 35 first-half rushing yards and allowed Ball State to record two sacks and six tackles for loss. After Phillip Daniels struggled at right tackle, the Buckeyes moved Austin Siereveld outside and inserted Gabe VanSickle at right guard for several first-team possessions. Did Ohio State find its best offensive-line combination, or should the Buckeyes remain patient with their original starting five? We examine the grades, lineup changes and misleading rushing statistics before Ohio State travels to face Texas. Monday, September 7, 2026 Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast 📺 Watch On YouTube https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast LIKE 👍 and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com ⭐️ Find Us Here https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast