Ohio State’s offensive line endured a rough finish to the previous campaign, stumbling in the Big Ten Championship and the Cotton Bowl against Indiana and Miami. The right side of the line struggled against edge rushes and failed to generate the push needed in the run game, exposing vulnerabilities that the Buckeyes are now determined to erase.
The good news for the program is that the entire starting five returns, bolstered by additional depth, giving the coaching staff a rare opportunity to experiment with combinations before the season begins.
A Revamped Front
Ian Moore is slated to reclaim the left tackle spot after a promising stint last year, while Austin Siereveld will shift to right guard to shore up the right edge. Both moves are part of a broader effort to reinforce the interior of the line.
Coach Ryan Day has highlighted the interior duo of Siereveld and Luke Montgomery as key to providing extra protection up the middle, a adjustment that could translate into more consistent pocket time for the quarterback.
With two weeks of camp still remaining, the lineup is still being fine‑tuned, but early trends suggest the unit is moving in a positive direction. The Buckeyes will test the new configuration in their season opener against Ball State on September 5 at 12:30 p.m. ET.