June 19, 2026

Bottom line: How did the Buckeyes grade out vs. Arkansas State? How did the OSU defense grade?

The grader here has a question: Can we re-do last week’s grades now that we know Notre Dame isn’t any good? Anyway, it’s always difficult to judge a game featuring only one good team. Do we call the Buckeyes flat after they win in a blowout? Or do we credit Arkansas State for being better than it’s supposed to be? Ohio State won 45-12, but coach Ryan Day didn’t look happy afterward. But we know he is difficult to please. Ohio State football news:Sign up for our newsletter CJ Stroud:Amid loss and family heartbreak, Ohio State QB C.J. Stroud matures into model leader How did the Buckeyes grade in their win over the Red Wolves? Leaves are awarded on a zero-to-five basis. Ohio State offense (4 leaves) Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (left) had three touchdown catches against Arkansas State. Each went for 30-plus yards. When a flat day…

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