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Bonus Episode: Is Ryan Day Expecting A Rebuilding Year On Defense?

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Aug 17, 20267:41

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This is another bonus episode, featuring some of the most interesting things we heard over the weekend from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

This episode focuses on the defense. The Buckeyes are replacing eight starters on that side of the ball, including SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, and DT Kayden McDonald.

So is it fair to expect Matt Patricia's defense to take a step back this year? And how is the quest to replace that talented duo of linebackers going so far?

In this episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions and more directly from the head coach of the Buckeyes.

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When was this episode published?: August 17, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 7 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast covers football. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.

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Keep going with The Buckeye Weekly Podcast.

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Mentioned in this episode

KMKayden McDonald ARArvell Reese CDCaleb Downs SSSonny Styles

Episode Notes

This is another bonus episode, featuring some of the most interesting things we heard over the weekend from Ohio State head coach Ryan Day.

This episode focuses on the defense. The Buckeyes are replacing eight starters on that side of the ball, including SAF Caleb Downs, LBs Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, and DT Kayden McDonald.

So is it fair to expect Matt Patricia's defense to take a step back this year? And how is the quest to replace that talented duo of linebackers going so far?

In this episode, you'll hear the answers to those questions and more directly from the head coach of the Buckeyes.

Next listen

All from The Buckeye Weekly Podcast →

Next listen

BONUS: Is Illinois Playing 'Moneyball' Against The High-Rolling Buckeyes?

Today9:57

Related Podcasts

Pardon My Take

Barstool Sports

Football

DOUBLE COVERAGE PODCAST

Mystic Zach

Football

The Ryen Russillo Show

Barstool Sports

Football

The Herd with Colin Cowherd

iHeartPodcasts and The Volume

Football

The Pat McAfee Show

Pat McAfee, ESPN

Football

Listen guide

How do I listen to this episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast?

"Bonus Episode: Is Ryan Day Expecting A Rebuilding Year On Defense?" is an episode of The Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Runtime 7 min. Published August 17, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.

Step by step

Open Spot Sports. Get the free Spot Sports app for background play, lock-screen controls, and offline downloads.
Or stream right here. Tap play on the episode card above. No app needed.
Browse the full podcast. Jump to the The Buckeye Weekly Podcast page for the rest of the catalog.
Or subscribe in any podcast app. The Buckeye Weekly Podcast ships on a standard RSS feed, so Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, and Pocket Casts all work too.

Quick FAQ

When was this episode published?: August 17, 2026.
How long is this episode?: 7 min.
What podcast is this from?: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast. Browse the full back catalog on the show page.
What does this episode cover?: The Buckeye Weekly Podcast covers football. This episode runs on the show's regular cadence.