Ohio State's 2026 schedule has a major common thread — experienced quarterbacks everywhere.

From Arch Manning at Texas to Dante Moore at Oregon to Bryce Underwood at Michigan, the Buckeyes will face a wave of second-year starters entering the biggest developmental leap of their careers.

In this episode of The Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down:

• Why Year 2 is often when quarterbacks explode
• Why Arch Manning could look completely different in 2026
• Why Dante Moore may be Oregon's biggest CFP weapon
• Why USC's Jayden Maiava is flying under the radar
• Why Bryce Underwood becomes far more dangerous in Year 2
• Why Ohio State's own Julian Sayin is part of this same story

This isn't just a tough schedule. It may be the toughest collection of experienced quarterbacks Ohio State has faced in years.

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Friday, May 29, 2026

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