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OSU Spring Game Surges: Sanchez Shines, Jackson Jr. and Atkinson Deliver Edge Theater
college-football1 month ago

OSU Spring Game Surges: Sanchez Shines, Jackson Jr. and Atkinson Deliver Edge Theater

Ohio State’s 2026 spring game highlighted Devin Sanchez’s lockdown coverage, with Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and Beau Atkinson wreaking havoc off the edge (Jackson Jr. with back-to-back sacks; Atkinson with an interception and a sack). Freshman Chris Henry Jr. flashed with 96 receiving yards and a TD, while the defense dominated the offense to 21-of-49 passing for 274 yards and one score. Interior OL Luke Montgomery and Carson Hinzman held up in pass protection, and QB Tavien St. Clair showed a big arm despite accuracy issues, signaling optimism for OSU’s defense and developing offense ahead of fall camp.

OSU Spring Game Spotlight: St. Clair Shines as Line Struggles Surface
sports1 month ago

OSU Spring Game Spotlight: St. Clair Shines as Line Struggles Surface

In a rain-soaked Ohio Stadium, Ohio State’s Spring Game highlighted three winners—backup QB Tavien St. Clair, freshman Chris Henry Jr., and transfer Beau Atkinson—who showed arm strength, deep-ball potential, and disruptive defense, respectively. Three players struggled: backup tackle Carter Lowe allowed multiple sacks, the rest of the receivers beyond Henry Jr. and Jeremiah Smith lacked separation, and Tyler Bowen’s unit showed persistent pass-protection issues, underscoring ongoing spring development even as St. Clair’s performance offers optimism for 2027.

Gray Defense Finishes Strong as Ohio State Tops Scarlet in Spring Game
sports1 month ago

Gray Defense Finishes Strong as Ohio State Tops Scarlet in Spring Game

In Ohio State’s spring game, the Gray defense shut down the Scarlet offense for the second and third quarters after an early 17-point burst by the offense, sealing a 35-26 win. Redshirt freshman Tavien St. Clair connected with Chris Henry Jr. on two deep balls (including a 40-yard TD), Julian Sayin opened with a 4-yard TD run, and Connor Hawkins added a 45-yard field goal before Luke Fahey broke free for a 61-yard TD in the fourth. The game drew 40,240 fans at Ohio Stadium.