Arthur Smith is putting his stamp on the Ohio State Buckeyes offense, and the biggest question is just how different things will look in 2026. With Julian Sayin at quarterback, Jeremiah Smith and Brandon Inniss at receiver, Chris Henry Jr. emerging and a loaded backfield, Ohio State has no shortage of weapons.

On this edition of the Buckeyes Daily Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down what he’ll be watching when Arthur Smith’s offense finally hits the field. Will Ohio State lean harder on the running game? Will the tight ends finally become a bigger part of the passing attack? Could we see more snaps under center and fewer frustrating bubble screens?

Tito also reacts to Ohio State naming seven team captains, including Brandon Inniss, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Payton Pierce and Jaylen McClain. Inniss also earns the prestigious Block O honor as one of the Buckeyes’ biggest team leaders.

Plus, with Week 0 college football finally here, the countdown to Ohio State’s 2026 season opener against Ball State is officially on.

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Ohio State is No. 1 in ESPN’s preseason power rankings, but the road ahead is brutal. On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down the Buckeyes’ ranking, Stewart Mandel’s Big Ten predictions, and whether Ohio State could realistically lose two conference games.

Tito also dives into Bo Atkinson’s bigger role on defense, the young pass rushers making noise, and why Isaiah West could become one of the biggest breakout players on the roster after adding 12 pounds and feeling faster and more explosive. Plus, Ohio State basketball adds international forward Lee Aaliya, giving the Buckeyes even more size and depth.

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Ohio State is No. 1 in the AP Top 25, but the real story may be what Ryan Day is seeing inside preseason camp. On this episode of The Buckeyes Blitz, Jeff “Tito” Thitoff breaks down the Buckeyes’ brutal 2026 schedule, the latest coaching-tier debate, Chris Henry Jr.’s rise, and a surprising QB2 battle between Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair.

Tito also digs into Indiana and Curt Cignetti, why Ohio State’s road to another national title could be a gauntlet, and which freshmen are pushing for immediate playing time. Plus, Ryan Day explains why special teams could be the fastest path onto the field for young Buckeyes, and Ohio State basketball’s loaded non-conference schedule gets a look.

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