Huge Development with Ohio State Football's Young Players
Huge Development with Ohio State Football's Young Players  
Podcast: Menace2Sports with Zach Smith
Published On: Wed Feb 18 2026
Description: 🚨 HUGE Development with Ohio State Football's Young Players | Buckeyes Future Shift? BIG NEWS out of Columbus. There's a major development involving Ohio State football's young players, and it could reshape the future of the Buckeyes heading into the 2026 season. From freshmen and sophomores stepping into bigger roles… to surprising depth chart movement… to transfer portal implications… something significant is happening inside the Woody Hayes facility. Today we break down: 🔥 Which young Buckeyes are making serious moves 🔥 Who's climbing the depth chart heading into fall 🔥 Are veterans losing ground to younger talent? 🔥 How this affects Ryan Day's long-term roster strategy 🔥 What this means for Ohio State's 2026 championship window 🔥 Is the culture shifting toward youth and development? 🔥 Portal implications — who stays, who leaves, who steps up 🔥 LIVE fan reactions and insider-style breakdown Ohio State's success has always depended on elite recruiting — but this development may prove that the next wave of Buckeyes is closer than anyone thought. If these young players hit their ceiling early, the entire Big Ten could be on notice. 💬 JOIN THE LIVE CHAT: Which young Buckeye are you most excited about? Is Ohio State's future even brighter than we thought? Drop your takes — we'll react live. 👍 LIKE & FOLLOW to boost this stream in the Rumble algorithm 🔁 SHARE with Buckeye Nation 🔔 SUBSCRIBE for daily Ohio State football coverage and live breakdowns Ohio State Football • Buckeyes • Ryan Day • OSU Recruiting • Big Ten Football • College Football Live • Menace2Sports TO ADVERTISE ON THIS PODCAST PLEASE EMAIL: ad-sales@libsyn.com or go to https://advertising.libsyn.com VIP Subscribers: https://menace2sports.com/ - Coach's Film Room, Bourbon & Ball, and MORE! - Exclusive Content, Shows and Videos - Exclusive Call-In Ability for Live Shows - Starting at $10 a month! MIDWEST MENACE ELITE – Check out our 7-on-7 team https://www.facebook.com/share/1ZrEztQbsb/?mibextid=wwXIfr AWAKEN 180 WEIGHTLOSS – Weightloss Made Easy Proven results: Lose 4–5 lbs weekly. No hunger, no complicated diets—just real results. DELETE ME – Protect Your Privacy Now! https://www.joindeleteme.com/menace Get 20% OFF Your DeleteMe Plan Using Code MENACE Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with LUCY for your nicotine pouches! https://www.lucy.co/menace HIMS – Regrow Fuller, Thicker Hair https://www.hims.com/menace PRIZE PICKS – Daily Fantasy Sports Made Easy https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/MENACE Use Promo Code "Menace" for $50 when you play your first $5 lineup MYBOOKIE – Live Sportsbook and Mobile Betting https://www.mybookie.ag/ Use Promo Code "MENACE" for 50% Deposit Match ROBINHOOD – Trade Every Play with Robinhood https://robinhood.com/us/en/ Download the Robinhood App today AMINOCORE LABS – Unleashing Amino Excellence https://aminocorelabs.com/ Get 15% Off Your First Order with CODE: Menace15 GET A BOX – Get Rid of Cable TV and Unlock Every Channel Available https://getabox.com/menace Use Code "MENACE" for $25 OFF Any Box For the FULL Landscape of College Football, tune in: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/menace2sports-with-zach-smith/id1464558838 Follow our show on social media: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@menace2sports Twitter: https://twitter.com/Menace2Sports Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/menace2sports/ Undisputed Best Sports Handicapping Tool in the WORLD: GAMBLER'S TIER menace2sports.com/pages/subscribe Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!