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Ohio State Buckeyes aim to break their late-season curse and claim the Joe Moore Award with a revitalized offensive line led by Luke Montgomery. Can fresh faces and renewed focus keep star quarterback Julian Sayin upright against elite competition? Preparation and accountability are under the microscope after last season’s painful losses to Indiana and Miami exposed cracks in teamwork and coaching readiness.
Jay Stephens analyzes the Buckeyes’ veteran-heavy O-line, discussing new positional alignments for Ian Moore, Austin Siereveld, and Carson Hinsman, as well as the leadership potential of standouts like Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin. The conversation explores key insights from recent interviews, the importance of chemistry and adaptability, and why this year’s group could finally earn Ohio State its first Joe Moore Award. Will this offensive line rewrite Buckeye history and power a national championship run?
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"FOCUSED: Ohio State Buckeyes are Determined to AVOID Last Season's Biggest Mistake" is an episode of Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball. Runtime 29 min. Published June 8, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.