June 16, 2026

Who is Ohio State football’s best defensive player today, and who will it be in December? Buckeye Talk Podcast


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Is Zach Harrison Ohio State football’s best defensive player right now, and will he still be considered the best at the end of the season? This was one of several questions we fielded from our Subtext subscribers on Thursday’s episode of Buckeye Talk. The answer said less about the perceived lack of star power as of this spring, and more about the growing list of candidates — Denzel Burke, Ronnie Hickman, J.T. Tuimoloau and others — who might be able to claim the title by December. We also covered several basketball questions on the eve of the NCAA Tournament and gave our picks for Ohio State’s first-round game against Loyola. Subscribe on: Subscribe to Buckeye Talk on podcast platforms like: * Apple Podcasts * Spotify * Stitcher * Google Podcasts Get the latest Ohio State Buckeyes merchandise: Here’s where you can order Ohio State football gear online, including jerseys, T-shirts, hoodies,…

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