The Buckeyes pitched a 70–0 shutout against Grambling, and the defense showed why this unit has the potential to be elite. In today’s Daily Buckeye Blitz, we grade every defensive position group and highlight the young stars who stole the show.

We cover:

• Caden Curry’s steady play + Kayden McDonald’s breakout with a forced fumble
• Kenyatta Jackson’s return and Eddrick Houston’s discipline issues
• Riley Pettijohn’s debut: forced fumble, scoop-and-score TD, highlight tackles
• Payton Pierce leading the team in tackles, TJ Alford flashing late
• Caleb Downs’ interception + freshmen Devin Sanchez and Aaron Scott building trust in the CB rotation

🔥 The Buckeyes shut Grambling down — but more importantly, new playmakers are emerging all over the defense.

Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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