Senior Julian Fleming smiling after Ohio States Spring game on April 15, 2023.
Credit: Lily Hynes | Assistant Photo Editor
Two days.
Buckeye football returns in two short days.
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles addressed the media Tuesday for the final time before Saturday’s game against Indiana. The two answered some lingering position questions and listed who fans should expect to see.
Offense
Quarterback: Kyle McCord and Devin Brown
“X” receiver: Marvin Harrison Jr. and true freshman Carnell Tate
“Z” receiver: Julian Fleming and Jayden Ballard
“Slot” receiver: Emeka Egbuka and Xavier Johnson
Running back: TreVeyon Henderson, Miyan Williams, Chip Trayanum and Dallan Hayden
Tight end: Cade Stover and Joe Royer
Left tackle: Josh Simmons — transfer from San Diego State
Left guard: Donovan Jackson
Center: Carson Hinzman — his first collegiate start — and Victor Cutler Jr.
Right guard: Matthew Jones
Right tackle: Josh Fryar and true freshman Luke Montgomery
Defense
Defensive end No. 1: J.T. Tuimoloau and Caden Curry
Defensive end No. 2: Jack Sawyer and Kenyatta Jackson
Nose tackle: Ty Hamilton
Defensive tackle: Michael Hall Jr., Tyleik Williams and Tywone Malone — transfer from Ole Miss
Middle linebacker: Tommy Eichenberg and Cody Simon
Weak-side linebacker: Steele Chambers and C.J. Hicks
Free safety (“Adjuster”): Ja’Had Carter — transfer from Syracuse — Josh Proctor and true freshman Malik Hartford
Strong safety (“Bandit”): Lathan Ransom
Nickel safety: Sonny Styles and Cameron Martinez
Cornerback No.1: Denzel Burke, Jyaire Brown and Lorenzo Styles Jr. — transfer from Notre Dame
Cornerback No. 2: Jordan Hancock and Davison Igbinosun — transfer from Ole Miss
Special Teams
Kicker: Jayden Fielding
Punter: Jesse Mirco
Long snapper: John Ferlmann
Punt returner: Emeka Egbuka
Kick returner: Xavier Johnson
Ohio State returns 16 starters.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m., and will broadcast on CBS.
