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Ohio State's linebacker and tight end rooms lost major production — but the standard inside the building has not changed.

In this episode, we break down the biggest takeaways from Thursday's interviews with James Laurinaitis, Keenan Bailey, Payton Pierce, Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, and Nate Roberts.

👉 Why Laurinaitis says pressure and competition define the linebacker room
👉 Payton Pierce stepping into a bigger leadership role
👉 Christian Alliegro looking like a major addition from Wisconsin
👉 TJ Alford quietly pushing for real playing time
👉 Nate Roberts making his move as Ohio State's top tight end
👉 Why Keenan Bailey is so excited about the direction of the offense under Arthur Smith

This is how position rooms get rebuilt at Ohio State: with competition, toughness, and expectation.

🎙️ Daily Buckeye football talk. No fluff. Just football.

Friday, April 3, 2026

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