1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 Ohio State’s defensive line may be deeper and more versatile in 2026, but it must replace enormous production from Kayden McDonald and Caden Curry. Kenyatta Jackson returns as the proven leader after recording 11 tackles for loss and 6.5 sacks. Eddrick Houston has emerged as the biggest early fall-camp riser, Beau Atkinson appears to lead the competition at the other defensive-end spot, and transfers James Smith and John Walker give Larry Johnson several experienced options inside. We break down the projected rotation, the battle opposite Jackson, Houston’s breakout potential, Qua Russaw’s hybrid role, the young defensive ends pushing for snaps and how Matt Patricia can use multiple fronts instead of relying on one traditional starting four. Can Ohio State’s depth replace the star power of McDonald and Curry? Subscribe for quick, no-nonsense Ohio State football talk every day. Thursday, August 13, 2026 &amp;nbsp; Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast 📺&amp;nbsp;Watch On YouTube&amp;nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/thebuckeyecast LIKE 👍 and&amp;nbsp;SUBSCRIBE&amp;nbsp;to the YouTube channel &amp;nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at&amp;nbsp;joe@thebuckeyecast.com&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp; ⭐️&amp;nbsp;Find Us Here&amp;nbsp;https://linktr.ee/thebuckeyecast The Buckeye Cast https://thebuckeyecast.com <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/42414380/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/205041410