The initial snap counts for the 2025 season are in.
Unsurprisingly, Ohio State leaned heavily if not exclusively on its starters at most positions as it hosted the preseason No. 1 team in its season opener. Only 17 Buckeyes saw playing time on offense and 18 Buckeyes saw action on defense as Ohio State earned a 14-7 win over Texas at Ohio Stadium.
Ohio State utilized its depth at tight end, playing five different players at that position, and nine different defensive linemen saw action. The Buckeyes rotated CJ Donaldson and James Peoples at running back, inserted Ethan Onianwa into the game for one drive at right guard, used Payton Pierce as a third linebacker and used Devin Sanchez as a sixth defensive back.