Ohio State Defense Has Two Young BREAKOUT STARS Emerging
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Menace 2 Sports with Zach Smith
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🗓️ 10 April 2026
⏱️ 89 minutes
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Summary
🚨 Ohio State Defense: TWO Young BREAKOUT STARS Emerging 👀 | Buckeyes Spring Buzz
Something big is happening on the defensive side of the ball in Columbus.
Early reports from spring practice suggest that the Ohio State Buckeyes football have TWO young defensive players emerging as breakout stars — and it could completely change the outlook for the 2026 season.
👉 Who are these rising stars?
👉 Are they ready to contribute right now?
👉 Could this defense take a massive leap this year?
Under Ryan Day, Ohio State is known for developing elite defensive talent — and it looks like the next wave is already here.
🔥 In This Episode
• The two young defenders making major noise in spring practice
• What coaches and insiders are saying about their development
• Why these players are ahead of schedule
• How they fit into Ohio State's defensive scheme
• Impact on the depth chart and position battles
• Could they become starters in 2026?
• How this changes the Buckeyes' defensive ceiling
• Other breakout candidates to watch this spring
📊 Defensive Breakdown
Athletic traits • technique development • scheme fit • depth chart competition • Big Ten outlook
💬 Join the Debate
Who do you think will be Ohio State's biggest breakout player this year?
Can this defense carry the Buckeyes to a national title?
Drop your thoughts in the comments — we'll feature the best takes in the next episode.
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Ohio State Football is one of the most successful college football programs in history. With a total of 9 National Championships, the Buckeyes have established themselves as a powerhouse in the NCAA. Led by head coach Ryan Day, Ohio State has become known for its hard-hitting, aggressive defense and a high-octane offensive attack. While their recent success has been rooted in their strong recruiting class and their 2014 national championship, the program has a long and storied history in the college football world. On any given Saturday, the OSU faithful can be found inside the famous Ohio Stadium cheering on the scarlet and gray. Regardless of the opponent, each game brings out the passion and excitement that Ohio State fans are so well known for. Follow the Buckeyes and join the Buckeye Nation in their quest to reach another championship. Go Bucks!
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| 0:00.0 | It is a freaking super chat Rumble Ramp Friday. |
| 0:06.7 | April 10th, we are one week away from a live show at Yogi's Henderson Road, |
| 0:12.7 | doors open at 11. |
| 0:13.8 | We'll kick it off live at noon, kick off the spring game weekend, the spring of Palooza |
| 0:19.2 | and started off with Menace Army.is on henderson doors open at |
| 0:23.0 | 11 we'll be there at 10 setting up so we're ready to rock and roll and deliver the best spring game |
| 0:28.6 | preview show in the world right right there at yogis come hang out with us i'm pumped i've got a bunch |
| 0:34.7 | of people that have emailed they're coming i'm excited to hang out with the army it's been a minute so come kicking with us at yogis pumped. I've got a bunch of people that have emailed. They're coming. I'm excited to hang out with the army. It's been a minute. So come kicking with us at yogis. |
| 0:52.2 | But Chris, how was your week? You just had two days off. How you been? Good, man. Good. I'm a little hungover. I think I, you know, I don't drink that often anymore. But I did drink on on Wednesday. |
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| 0:56.9 | I think it hung it up Robin limping all day today I do have to bring up I'd be remiss not to say |
| 1:04.0 | there's been so much discussion about it on this show for the past you know week or so |
| 1:09.5 | menace Army spoken. |
| 1:14.0 | I mean, I put up the challenge. |
| 1:15.7 | Who do you like better, Pat or Chris? |
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| 1:24.7 | They love them some Pat. |
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| 1:28.9 | Well, not Pattern, like it's like a Pat and Zach. I don't know. Do you call that a Pattern Day? I don't know. Well, not, well, not patter. Like, it's like a pat and Zach day. |
| 1:29.1 | I don't know. |
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