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Scarlet Sunrise: Ryan Day expecting Buckeyes to be at full strength for opener

Spencer-Holbrookby:Spencer Holbrook•09/02/22•

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Ryan Day expecting Buckeyes to be at full strength for opener

Ohio State tried to make sure it was becoming a tougher team in the preseason.

The Buckeyes came out of camp with the thought that they are tougher, and they’re still healthy as a team, even after a month of tough work.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day believes the Buckeyes will be at full strength for the Saturday night clash with Notre Dame — even after the rigorous month of work.

“That’s the balance that you try to find is: how do you make your team tougher and more physical and callous, hard?” Day said. “But then also making sure that they’re healthy and ready to go in his first game. I think we struck that balance. … that balance has been good. I think we do see it. You know, it’s exciting to know that we’re at full strength.”

Breaking down where Notre Dame may have edge, present problems for Buckeyes

The Buckeyes are prepping for the Fighting Irish inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center all week with the top-five showdown just a few days away. But the folks in South Bend are also gearing up to make the trip — with an early-season upset on their minds.

Lettermen Row’s Spencer Holbrook is joined this time by Blue & Gold Illustrated’s Tyler Horka, who covers the Fighting Irish, to break down the path to victory for Notre Dame against the Buckeyes, the advantages Notre Dame has and who to watch out for on Saturday night.

How ready is the Ohio State defense to defend Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer on Sept. 3? How is the Notre Dame offense planning to challenge the new-look Ohio State defense? What are the expectations for this Saturday night under the lights inside Ohio Stadium? Spencer from Lettermen Row and Tyler from Blue & Gold.

Don’t miss a full game preview with Spencer and Tim as they try to squeeze in so many different topics to discuss ahead of the massive top-five showdown in the Horseshoe on Saturday.

Ryan Day gives final updates before Ohio State clash with Notre Dame

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day took the podium for a press conference Thursday afternoon as the Buckeyes gear up for the season-opening showdown against Notre Dame.

Day took the time to speak about the expectation surrounding the game and what he expects to see from his defense. Game day is in two days!

Watch the full Ryan Day press conference from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center here or on the Lettermen Row Youtube channel.

Counting down

Buckeyes season opener vs. Notre Dame: 1 day away

Ohio State vs. Michigan: 85 days away

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