June 19, 2026

On Gee Scott Jr.’s clutch catches, Ohio State’s ‘bang bang’ plan for Western Kentucky and freshmen corners: Buckeye Bits


COLUMBUS, Ohio — While Ohio State football’s third-down execution stumbled in the first two games, tight end Gee Scott Jr.’s fourth-down reliability thrived. The fourth-year former receiver had a fourth-down catch for a first down conversion in each of the first two games. Kyle McCord went to him on fourth-and-2 in the first quarter at Indiana, and Devin Brown found him on fourth-and-7 against Youngstown State. Both catches extended touchdown drives. So far those are his only two receptions as he splits time with Joe Royer behind starter Cade Stover. With the Buckeyes using a lot of two tight-end looks on fourth down, though, they may not be his last such opportunities. Recommended Buckeyes stories Which Ohio State football targets will attend this week’s game against Western Kentucky? Buckeyes Recruiting What Ohio State flipping three-star defensive lineman Eric Mensah means: Buckeyes Recruiting Michigan football has an elite offense…

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