Hometown Kid on the Big Stage: Will Smith Jr Making His Impact Known with Buckeyes

October 10, 2025

Ohio State defensive lineman Will Smith, a hometown kid, is morphing into a key contributor for the Buckeyes so far this season.  Will Smith Jr was born and raised a little under 20 minutes away from Ohio Stadium and the campus of The Ohio State University. His dad, Will Smith Sr, helped bring home the 2002 National Championship for the Buckeyes as a defensive lineman. Twenty-three years later, his son…

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Ohio State Football: Inside Look at the Defensive Tackle Depth

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. (95) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
August 5, 2025

The biggest question mark on Ohio State’s football roster is defensive tackle, so let’s take a look at the Buckeyes’ depth. Defensive tackle depth has emerged as one of the biggest storylines and potential concerns surrounding Ohio State’s 2025 roster. While starting talent remains high, the loss of key contributors like Hero Kanu has left the Buckeyes with less proven experience behind their frontline starters. With the rigors of a long…

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The Silver Inquiry: AJ Harris Smoke and a Look At 2023 Defensive Line Recruiting

March 5, 2022

As always, The Silver Inquiry is our chance to provide meaningful answers on the latest and greatest news surrounding Ohio State recruiting. This weeks questions consists of the latest recruiting news on 2023 defensive back AJ Harris as well some info on 2023 defensive line recruiting. “I saw AJ Harris tweeting about starting an Alabama to Ohio State pipeline with another recruit. Do the Buckeyes have a legitimate shot here?”…

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