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The Ohio State Newark Titans face an identity crisis as the starting left tackle faces demotion to guard due to persistent pass protection failures. This shift threatens running back Malik Johnson's rushing milestones and confirms our projection of a six-to-seven win season.

In this episode, hosts Monica and Frank analyze the Titans' division standing amid Big Ten competition, highlighting the contrast between strong recruiting classes and current on-field struggles. They discuss the impact of defensive fatigue caused by shortened offensive possessions and evaluate the tight end rotation's role in mitigating line weaknesses.

Key topics include the implications of the left tackle's performance on team morale, the comparison to Michigan's recruiting efforts, and the realistic outlook for the remainder of the season. Listeners get a tactical breakdown of how leverage issues are affecting the entire offensive scheme.

In this episode: Division Standing & Context · Strengths & Question Marks · Season Outlook & Prediction.

More Buckeyes coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/ohio-state-buckeyes-football/
Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/cfb/osu/2026-10-19/transcript.html

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