Instant Reaction from the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game

The Buckeye Weekly Podcast delivers an instant reaction to the 2026 Ohio State Spring Game, focusing on key performances and roster developments across all position groups. The hosts highlight the resilience of kicker Connor Hawkins under challenging weather conditions—rain, inconsistent wind, and a broken soda machine in the press box—emphasizing the value of testing players in adversity. They praise the depth and emergence of the linebacker corps, particularly Eli Lee, Sincere Johnson, T.J. Alford, and Christian Allegro, noting a historically deep group. The defensive backfield shows promise with Dominic Kelly emerging as a standout, while Jermaine Matthews and Devin Sanchez are seen as strong contributors at corner. On offense, Brock Boyd makes a memorable catch despite being out of bounds, drawing comparisons to past Ohio State highlights. The hosts caution against overinterpreting spring game stats, especially after Michigan’s strong defensive showing against Bryce Underwood, and stress that one practice doesn’t equate to long-term trends. They also discuss the absence of key players like Earl Little and Riley Pettyjohn, and the strategic flexibility afforded by depth at linebacker and safety.