Connor Hawkins Could Fix Ohio State Special Teams In 2026

Ohio State football has a chance to take a real step forward on special teams with transfer kicker Connor Hawkins entering the mix. Early spring practice buzz has been strong, and Ryan Day has pointed to Hawkins' clutch experience as a separator. For the latest Buckeyes news, keep an eye on how the kicking competition looks as camp progresses.

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Connor Hawkins CHANGES EVERYTHING For Ohio State Football

Hawkins is not the only special teams storyline: Ohio State is also monitoring punter Joe McGuire's consistency and tracking injury updates along the offensive line with Austin Siereveld and Phillip Daniels. With a renewed emphasis on the third phase and new personnel in the building, the Buckeyes are trying to eliminate the small mistakes that can swing big games.

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