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Five Ohio State defenders poised for a breakout 2023 season

Who makes the leap for the Buckeye defense this year? #GoBucks

After looking at which [autotag]Ohio State football[/autotag] offensive players are primed for a breakout, it is time to give the other side of the ball the same treatment.

There are questions on this side of the ball for the Buckeyes, but they still return major contributors like defensive end J.T. Tuimoloua, and linebackers Tommy Eichenberg and [autotag]Steele Chambers[/autotag].

Defensive coordinator [autotag]Jim Knowles[/autotag] is entering his second year at the position and there should be a jump in production from players for multiple reasons, such as experience in the system. Find out which five players I believe are going to explode on the scene in 2023.

Top three outside linebackers in the Big Ten in 2023

Steele Chamber makes our list of top outside linebackers #GoBucks #B1G

We recently discussed that the Big Ten was full of elite inside linebackers, but the outside linebacker position was a bit more scarce for talent. Ohio State has another stud that should continue to ride the momentum of their impressive 2022 season into 2023 and the Penn State Nittany Lions have another dynamic linebacker and another young back waiting to explode this season as well.

It is comforting that we have dove into defensive end, defensive tackle, inside linebacker and now outside linebacker and a Buckeye has made every single list, but it is also interesting that there have been so many Penn State representatives as well. Let’s dive into the top three outside linebackers in the Big Ten.

Two Ohio State players injured and out for rest of spring practice

Out for spring, but should be back for preseason camp. #GoBucks

We hate to see it, but injuries are part of the game. With only a week until the annual spring game, Ohio State will be without starting linebacker Steele Chambers and jack-of-all-trades, Xavier Johnson, the rest of the way.

Chambers was seen using crutches and Johnson was in a walking boot toward the end of the week. Ryan Day confirmed the news but with a silver lining. Day believes both players will be ready to go heading into the season.

Speaking on the injury to Chambers, Day had this to say.

“He’ll be back. He’ll have a procedure done and should have a pretty good summer.” – Ryan Day on Steele Chambers injury

With both starting linebackers out for the spring now, several backups will get a chance to shine and show their worth. … Most notably five-star recruit C.J. Hicks. However, it also opens the door for guys such as Gabe Powers and Reid Carrico.

As for Johnson, it sounds like his injury is a little more severe, but nothing to worry about.

“Xavier is probably a little bit longer, but still, we’ll have him for the summer. It’s not going to be something that’s going to affect him in the preseason.” – Ryan Day speaking on Xavier Johnson’s injury

It’s good to hear that neither injury looks to be long term. Both Chambers and Johnson played pivotal roles in the Buckeye’s run to the College Football Playoff last season. Chambers had the second most tackles on the team with 77 and Johnson had explosive plays in key moments while contributing three touchdowns.

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Current Ohio State outside linebackers and their 247Sports rankings

Current Ohio State Outside Linebackers and their 247Sports rankings #GoBucks

The Ohio State football team has eight linebackers on scholarship, but six of these prospects arrived on campus with bonafide outside linebacker designated rankings on 247Sports. Now the Ohio State scheme only has two linebackers and the rotation for both is likely going to be fluid, but to keep things simple I just wanted to recap the six that were rated as outside backers.

The star of the outside group is Steele Chambers who was debating whether or not to declare for the NFL, but has elected to return in an attempt to raise his draft stock. The funny part is that Chambers was actually recruited as a running back before making the positional switch two seasons ago, but it’s time to dive into what this unit was ranked.

Watch: Ohio State takes a 2-touchdown lead after a Georgia interception

The Buckeyes strike quick after a turnover #GoBucks

The Buckeyes are making a statement. Not many people thought they could play with Georgia, the defending [autotag]College Football Playoff[/autotag] champions, but this is exactly why they play the game.

[autotag]Ohio State[/autotag] had recaptured a touchdown lead after a Miyan Williams 2-yard scoring plunge. On the first play from scrimmage, Bulldog quarterback [autotag]Stetson Bennett[/autotag] made his first mistake of the game, throwing an interception to linebacker [autotag]Steele Chambers[/autotag].

It would take the Buckeyes just three plays to find the end zone again, as quarterback [autotag]C.J. Stroud[/autotag] found wide receiver [autotag]Marvin Harrison Jr.[/autotag] for the second time in the contest for a touchdown.

The 16-yard scoring play would give the Buckeyes a 21-7 lead early in the second quarter. This game has been just as entertaining as the first CFP game played earlier in the day.

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Steele Chambers says he’ll return to Ohio State for fifth year

The former running back turned linebacker will be back for one more year. #GoBucks

While Ohio State prepares for the College Football Playoff, there are several players with decisions to make pertaining to their future. The decision to leave school early for NFL riches or stay a Buckeye to hone their skills and maybe tend to unfinished business.

The most high-profile player to make that decision has been Jaxon Smith-Njigba. However, regardless of what some in the media are trying to sell, JSN is still recovering from a hamstring injury and really had no choice.

One of those players who would be draft-eligible has already made his decision. Steel Chambers who came to Ohio State as a running back prospect, moved over to the defensive side of the ball last season when the linebacker position was thin. Chambers has more than solidified himself in the role and shared that he will be back to get another year under his belt before trying his luck in the draft.

Several players will have decisions to make at the end of the season. Tommy Eichenberg told reporters that he hasn’t even thought about the NFL yet as all of his focus has been on preparing for the playoffs.

Getting Chambers back will give the Buckeyes a two-year starter back at linebacker. What a pleasant surprise for Jim Knowles to know that kind of experience is coming back.

Ohio State is preparing to take on No. 1 Georgia in the CFP semifinal at the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl on December 31 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Browns scouts present at Ohio State vs. Michigan

The Browns have scouts present at The Ohio State vs. Michigan game today in Columbus.

Is there a better rivalry in all of sports than The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Michigan Wolverines? As the second and third-ranked teams in the nation get set to square off at noon today, the Cleveland Browns will be one of many teams sending scouts to the big game.

There are plenty of players who they could be watching from Ohio State’s Ronnie Hickman, Zach Harrison, Steele Chambers, and Dawand Jones to Michigan’s Mike Morris, Mazi Smith, and more. With a load of 2023 NFL Draft talent present in this matchup, it would be unwise for the Browns not to be.

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Ohio State vs. Indiana halftime review: 3 takeaways

What are the three biggest takeaways from Ohio State’s performance against Indiana at the half?

The Ohio State Buckeyes are taking it to the Indiana Hoosiers in impressive fashion and if you put any money on Ohio State at all you must be feeling pretty good right now. I have to give props to my fellow writers on Buckeyes Wire who identified this as an easy win, because I fell for the classic Indiana trap storyline and thought this would be a contest. Instead, OSU is up 44-7 at the half and doing about everything it wants on offense.

Now I will say, the Hoosiers look much different with a healthy Michael Penix Jr. under center and they would probably look slightly more competitive with a healthy Jack Tuttle, but this is football and injuries are all part of the game. I want to dive into the three things that have most interested me so far this game and they are actually all positive.

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WATCH: Ohio State executes a fake punt deep in own territory against Rutgers

Watch as Ohio State running back Steele Chambers takes a direct snap and executes a 38-yard run to put the Buckeyes in prime position.

It may only be a game against Rutgers, but if you let an underdog hand around long enough, the belief can set in, and suddenly, you’ve got a ball game.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day wasn’t having any of that. For those of you old enough to witness a myriad of punting formations from former OSU head coach Jim Tressel, watching Day’s aggressive tendencies has to be a breath of fresh air. Heck, even Urban Meyer has to marvel at how confident and aggressive Day’s play calling is.

It was on display again against the Scarlet Knights. While Ohio State was already up 14-3, it got stopped deep in its own territory early in the second quarter and was staring down the possibility of giving punter Drue Chrisman some air time for once.

But no.

Watch as Day dials up a fake punt and allows running back Steele Chambers to take the snap and ramble 38-yards for an easy first down in Rutgers territory.

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If you’re Rutgers, you have to be shaking your head in disbelief. It’s bad enough you have to try and hang with a team as talented as Ohio State. For the Buckeyes to pull this off has to be disheartening.

 

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