Takeaways From Ohio State’s First Spring Practice of 2026

Ohio State football is back.

In the latest episode of Press Coverage, Eleven Warriors reporters Dan Hope and Chase Brown break down their top takeaways from Ohio State’s first spring practice and Ryan Day’s opening press conference of the year.

Hope and Brown discuss the players’ physical development in Mickey Marotti’s program, the potential impact of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, Ohio State’s plans along the offensive line and the Buckeyes’ emphasis on Julian Sayin becoming more of a running threat.

Want more on Ohio State’s first practice? Check out Hope’s Practice Observations from Tuesday. We also posted an article breaking down new numbers for the Buckeyes’ scholarship freshmen…