Ohio State Defense Reloaded | Ohio State Buckeyes Football News

Ohio State’s defense, once feared and now even more lethal, is reloading after losing eight starters to the NFL — and they’re ready to dominate again. With new transfers like Terry Moore and Earl Little Jr. joining veteran leaders like Jaylen McClain, the secondary is stacked. Linebackers Payton Pierce and Christian Alliegro have emerged as captains, backed by depth from Cincere Johnson and TJ Alford. Up front, Kenyatta Jackson Jr. returns while newcomers James Smith and Qua Russaw aim to make waves — and Beau Atkinson is poised to shine on the edge. They open against Ball State before facing tougher tests, proving this Buckeye defense isn’t just surviving — it’s evolving into something unstoppable. 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/b18de36b44945a05