Spring practice for the 2026 version of the Ohio State
Buckeyes concluded with the annual Scarlet-Grey scrimmage in the ‘Shoe. The offense (Scarlet) got out to a fast start
but were overcome by the defense (grey) for a 35-26 final score.
On the offensive side, the biggest standouts were redshirt
freshman quarterback Tavien St. Clair and freshman wide receiver Chris Henry
Jr., who connected on a pair of deep balls in the first quarter, including a
40-yard touchdown. A short day of work for Julian Sayin was highlighted by
a 4-yard touchdown run on the game’s opening drive, leading the way to a
17-point first quarter for the offense that also included a 46-yard field goal
by Connor Hawkins. Hawkins also connected on a 42-yarder in the fourth quarter
and Luke Fahey impressed everybody with a twisting, turning 61-yard run to the
end zone. Julian Sayin gave hints of
running the ball more often this year, which Coach Ryan Day has said needs to
happen this year. He showed better
mobility this year on his four-yard TD run to open the scoring. Sayin also ran more sprint-outs on passing
plays as well.
Although Tavien St, Clair didn’t get a chance to show off
his mobility, the freshman quarterback Luke Fahey sure did as he ran away from
the defense for a 61-yard touchdown run late in the game and Justyn Martin also
saw some action, going 1-for-5 for eight yards.
RB Bo Jackson was held out, which led the way for Favour Akih to lead
the way with 50 yards on 16 carries.
Ja’Kobi Jackson and Stanley Jackson Jr. also saw the field, with Jackson
getting 20 yards and Jackson Jr. 7 yards.
In addition to Henry Jr., Jeremiah Smith had two catches for 21 yards,
along with Brock Boyd.
Defensively, DT Will Smith Jr, and DE Beau Atkinson played
very well. They teamed up on an
interception as Smith Jr. tipped it and Atkinson picked it on an ill-advised
throw by Sayin. The defensive line
looked solid as they paved the way to holding the Scarlet scoreless in the
second and third quarters with Kenyatta Jackson Jr., the undisputed leader of
that group.
20 weeks from now, it will be showtime for the 2026 season.
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