Tim Walton says the diverse skillsets of Ohio State's wide receivers will make the DBs confident going into game days, Jordan Hancock wants at least five interceptions in 2024.
09 Aug 2024 by Andy Anders, Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge and Dan Hope
Will Howard had another good day, Carson Hinzman and Tegra Tshabola split first-team right guard reps and Jordan Hancock stood out at Ohio State’s third August practice.
Jordan Hancock and Sonny Styles are among the Buckeyes who have gained weight since last year while Jack Sawyer and TreVeyon Henderson are among those who have lost weight.
Miles Lockhart expects to develop behind Jordan Hancock as a true freshman but is eager to help Ohio State win – especially against Michigan – wherever he can.
Ohio State could fall in the CFP rankings, Jordan Hancock is the Buck of the Week and the Buckeyes will wear their alternate gray uniforms vs. Michigan State on Saturday.
Jim Knowles says he has “no concerns” about Sonny Styles filling in for Lathan Ransom at bandit while other options emerge to spell Jordan Hancock at nickel.
Nine offensive starters were on the field for at least 70 snaps and seven defensive starters played more than 60 snaps in Ohio State’s 20-12 win over Penn State.
Jordan Hancock and Jermaine Mathews Jr. stepped up with Denzel Burke out at cornerback while Miyan Williams and Chip Trayanum got the nod over Dallan Hayden at running back.
Chip Trayanum and Gee Scott Jr. played expanded roles as JT Tuimoloau, Tyleik Williams and Jordan Hancock also played career-high snap counts for Ohio State against Maryland.
Tyleik Williams, Jordan Hancock and Jack Sawyer played career-high snap counts as a season-high 68 Ohio State players saw playing time against Western Kentucky.
