June 14, 2026

Ohio State linebackers still ‘together’ after two Buckeyes leave mid-season

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) — Ohio State linebackers coach Al Washington spoke with the media Tuesday ahead of the Buckeyes road game against Indiana. Washington was asked about how his players handled the departure of K’Vaughan Pope and Dallas Gant, two linebackers who left mid-season after not getting much playing time. Ohio State’s Pope dismissed from Buckeyes; linebacker apologizes for behavior “I’ve got nothing but love for those kids, spent so much time with them and I support them as they go forth and do what they feel they need to do,” Washington said. “We held it together by just staying focused on what the objective was and we were all supportive.” Ohio State has taken a different approach to using its linebackers this season by having two true linebackers, one inside and one outside, while the third plays a bullet/rocket position — a hybrid of defensive back and linebacker. That…

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