{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Daily Buckeye Blitz: Ohio State Defensive Line Preview: Can Depth Replace Star Power?","description":"Ohio State\u2019s 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\u2019s breakout potential, Qua Russaw\u2019s 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\u2019s depth replace the star power of McDonald and Curry? Subscribe for quick, no-nonsense Ohio State football talk every day. Thursday, August 13, 2026   Join Kalshi and Get $10 Subscribe to the Podcast \ud83d\udcfa Watch On YouTube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/thebuckeyecast LIKE \ud83d\udc4d and SUBSCRIBE to the YouTube channel  https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@TheBuckeyeCast?sub_confirmation=1 Questions or Comments? Call or text at 614-414-2274 Email at joe@thebuckeyecast.com    \u2b50\ufe0f Find Us Here https:\/\/linktr.ee\/thebuckeyecast ","author_name":"The Buckeye Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/thebuckeyecast.com","html":"