The 2025 Ohio State offensive line was one of the most improved units in college football for much of the season. The Buckeyes established a physical identity, protected the quarterback at a high level, and played a major role in Ohio State’s success throughout the year.
But as the season entered its most important stretch, the production up front began to slip.
Whether it was injuries, depth concerns, communication breakdowns, or simply the cumulative effects of a long season, the Buckeyes weren’t playing their best football in the trenches when the margin for error became the smallest.
In this episode, Coach Slate breaks down five things the Ohio State offensive line must do to ensure the late-season slump of 2025 doesn’t happen again in 2026. From developing quality depth and improving communication to mastering technique and building consistency, we’ll examine what it will take for this group to become a championship-caliber unit from the first snap of the season to the final snap that matters.
Let’s get into it.
