{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Spring Standouts: James Smith Dominating + Brock Boyd Buzz","description":"\u2b50\ufe0f Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https:\/\/thebuckeyecast.com\/ Spring practice is heating up for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and a few names are starting to separate themselves from the pack. In today\u2019s Buckeye Blitz, we break down the biggest standouts so far \u2014 including Alabama transfer DT James Smith forcing his way into the defensive line rotation, UTSA transfer WR Devin McCuin quietly making noise, and freshman Brock Boyd turning heads early. We also touch on rising buzz from the tight end room and what all of this means heading into the 2026 season. \ud83d\udd34 Topics Covered:   James Smith\u2019s early impact on the defensive line   Devin McCuin\u2019s speed and fit in the offense   Brock Boyd emerging as a freshman to watch   Tight end room development   Biggest takeaways from Ohio State spring practice   If you\u2019re looking for real insight on who\u2019s trending up in Columbus \u2014 this is it. Subscribe for daily Ohio State football content, recruiting updates, and game breakdowns. Thursday, April 9, 2026 &amp;nbsp;  Join Kalshi and Get $10   Subscribe to the Podcast \ud83d\udcfa&amp;nbsp;Watch On YouTube&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/thebuckeyecast LIKE \ud83d\udc4d and&amp;nbsp;SUBSCRIBE&amp;nbsp;to the YouTube channel &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 \u2b50\ufe0f Get Your Buckeye Gear ON SALE NOW!!! VISIT TheBuckeyeCast.com https:\/\/thebuckeyecast.com\/ Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at&amp;nbsp;joe@thebuckeyecast.com&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; \u2b50\ufe0f&amp;nbsp;Find Us Here&amp;nbsp;https:\/\/linktr.ee\/thebuckeyecast ","author_name":"The Buckeye Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/thebuckeyecast.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/40774500\/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>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/200560135"}