Ohio State Defense & Special Teams Preview | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State’s defense and special teams are firing on all cylinders heading into the season, with a loaded roster ready to dominate. The defensive line boasts elite starters like Kenyatta Jackson and Beau Atkinson, backed by depth that includes Qua Russaw and John Walker Jr. Linebackers Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro anchor a deep, talented unit, while cornerbacks Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Devin Sanchez bring speed and shutdown potential. Freshman Jay Timmons is already making waves at nickel, and safeties Jaylen McClain and Earl Little Jr. form a reliable core. On special teams, Joe McGuire and transfer Connor Hawkins lead the charge, with young backups Brady Young and Cooper Peterson poised to step in when needed. This is a unit built for excellence — and they’re hungry to prove it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f22a24b24f75dfc8