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Ohio State vs Grambling Pre Game ShowOhio State enters this Week 2 matchup at Ohio Stadium riding a wave of momentum after a 14‑7 upset of top‑ranked Texas. The Buckeyes extended their streak of season‑opening wins to 25 and notched their seventh straight victory over a Top 10 opponent ([Land-Grant Holy Land][1], [Ohio State][2]). Their defense, under new coordinator Matt Patricia, continues to shine, with the linebacker trio of Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Payton Pierce anchoring a dominant performance ([Land-Grant Holy Land][3]). On offense, freshman quarterback Julian Sayin impressed with a calm, turnover‑free debut despite modest yardage—126 passing yards on 13-of-20 attempts—and the run game still searching for rhythm ([Land-Grant Holy Land][1], [WTOP News][4], [921theticket.com][5]).Linktree: https://linktr.ee/AJLetsTalkSportsMeanwhile, FCS program Grambling State is off to a statement start after routing Langston 55‑7, led by transfer QB C'zavian Teasett's three‑touchdown performance and a defense that held the opposition to just 97 total yards and –32 rushing yards ([Land-Grant Holy Land][1], [WTOP News][4]). Yet, they face a steep challenge stepping up from an NAIA opponent to a powerhouse program and No. 1 team in the nation. Ohio State is a gigantic favorite—with some projections forecasting a win by nearly 60 points—and the matchup promises to be more about fine‑tuning and depth testing than suspense
After Ohio State's 14–7 win over No. 1 Texas, Buckeye players and coaches broke down their experiences, performances, and areas for growth. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we bring you the best quotes and key takeaways from postgame interviews. We cover: CJ Donaldson on scoring the first TD and setting the team's identity Will Kacmarek on the TE room's “strike and strain” mentality Tim Walton praising Jaylen McClain's strong debut and secondary depth McClain on playing alongside Caleb Downs and building confidence Arvell Reese on Matt Patricia's creative schemes and Sonny Styles partnership Phillip Daniels on holding his own vs. Colin Simmons and pride in the all-Ohio O-line Ryan Day on Sayin's workload, Reese's versatility, and why Buckeye NFL development stands out