EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 12 MIN
The LATEST on the Ohio State Offensive Line
from The Buckeye Weekly Podcast · host Buckeye Insiders Network
Ohio State's offensive line competition is still taking shape, but Ryan Day sounds increasingly comfortable with what the Buckeyes have up front.In this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr break down the latest developments along the offensive line following Ohio State's recent practices and scrimmage. With Austin Siereveld temporarily sidelined, Ian Moore and Josh Padilla have received valuable opportunities to state their cases for starting roles, while the Buckeyes continue to evaluate different combinations.The guys discuss why Siereveld's absence may actually help Ohio State evaluate the competition, how much depth the Buckeyes appear to have, why versatility could be one of the line's biggest strengths, and what Ryan Day's confidence says about the group as the season approaches.0:00 — Welcome to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast0:23 — The biggest storyline in Ohio State fall camp?0:38 — A very unique way to introduce an offensive line1:32 — The latest on Ohio State's projected starting five1:53 — Austin Siereveld's absence and expected return2:09 — Ian Moore and Josh Padilla getting major opportunities2:43 — Why the current situation helps Ohio State evaluate the competition4:24 — How 2024's offensive line adversity helped the Buckeyes5:01 — Ian Moore vs. Josh Padilla on more equal footing5:30 — Gabe VanSickle, Jake Cook and Ohio State's growing depth5:49 — Ryan Day's revealing comment about the offensive line6:14 — Why Day's confidence is significant6:31 — Comparing this group to Ohio State's concerns in 20237:18 — Remembering the Josh Fryar and Zen Michalski tackle situation7:55 — How deep is Ohio State's offensive line?8:50 — Austin Siereveld's four-position versatility9:17 — Josh Padilla's ability to play center9:37 — How many offensive linemen does Ohio State really need?9:47 — The Buckeyes started nine different linemen in 202410:05 — Could Siereveld play center too?10:11 — Final thoughts: competition remains, but concern does notFor even more Ohio State football coverage, practice intel and discussion throughout fall camp, visit BuckeyeInsiders.com and join us on The Insiders Board.If you enjoy the show, make sure to like the video, subscribe to the channel and leave a comment with your projected starting five on the offensive line.
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