This Buckeye team is going to pose problems for every opponent they face they year, regardless of how good the squad is on the other sidelines.
With that in mind, many of us already know about the exploits of quarterback CJ Stroud, running back TreVeyon Henderson and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, so they won’t be featured here.
There are other members of the Ohio State team that could give Notre Dame issues on Saturday night and here they are.
Defensive end Jack Sawyer The former five-star looks to be coming into his own after getting some playing time last year.
Defensive end Jack Sawyer He should be the starter opposite Zach Harrison, each of them had 3 sacks last year, but Sawyer took down the quarterback in significantly less playing time.
Defensive end Jack Sawyer That was good enough to be tied for second on last years team and with more playing time those numbers should rise.
Defensive end Jack Sawyer Hopefully, Sawyer doesn’t get off to a fast start against the Irish.
- Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. Most of the attention will be shifted towards JSN and rightfully so but the former Pro Bowler’s son is talented in his own right.
- Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. In his coming out game against Utah in the Rose Bowl, Harrison Jr. caught six balls for 71-yards and three scores.
- Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. A massive frame will give many defensive backs problems at six-foot-four-inches and 205-pounds.
- Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. He also showed great chemistry with Stroud and the Irish secondary can not forget about him.
-- Safety Ronnie Hickman Although the Buckeye defense struggled against top competition last season, Hickman did not.
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- Safety Ronnie Hickman The leading tackler with 98 stops also chipped in a sack and two interceptions with one being returned for a score.
-- Safety Ronnie Hickman Hickman will be tasked with keeping the back-end of a new scheme clean and occasionally coming into the box to make plays. He’s one of the leaders of the Ohio State defense.
....Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. It’s not often that we give offensive linemen love when previewing a contest but here we are.
Johnson Jr. is viewed as a potential first-round selection and that alone should bring eyes to him. After playing right guard last year, he will move out to left tackle and cover Stroud’s blind side.
....Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. Another former five-star, Johnson Jr. is absolutely massive, standing six-foot-seven-inches and 295-pounds will have his work cut out for him but has the ability to shut down the Irish edge defenders.
----Cornerback Denzel Burke During his true-freshman year, Burke got significant playing time for last years struggling defense.
He made the most of it, making 28 tackles and grabbing one interception. Although Burke’s pick numbers weren’t outstanding, he defended 12 passes so if he turns a few of those into takeaways, then you’re looking at a very good corner.
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----Cornerback Denzel Burke His size is solid and he matches up well with the Irish receivers. Burke could give quarterback Tyler Buchner and his targets fits on Saturday.