Overview
- Ryan Day said right tackle Phillip Daniels and guard Josh Padilla are expected to practice fully this week with hopes to play against UCLA.
- The coach signaled defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr. is likely to return after sitting out the Purdue game.
- Ohio State will split right guard snaps between Padilla and Tegra Tshabola as the staff evaluates the best lineup.
- Day praised first-time starter Ian Moore at tackle and highlighted young contributors Payton Pierce and Bryson Rodgers for progress.
- Roster construction is being managed with the transfer-portal window in mind, with Day stressing careful senior-film evaluations to avoid bad recruiting investments.