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Podcast: Locked On Buckeyes - Daily Podcast On Ohio State Buckeyes Football & Basketball
Episode: BACKBONE: Ohio State Defense DOMINATES as Arvell Reese & Caleb Downs Lead a National Title CHARGE
Description: Ohio State's defense dominates week after week, stifling opponents and proving it's the backbone of the Buckeyes’ College Football Playoff push. With stars like Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs, and Caleb Downs, can anyone crack this elite defensive unit before their biggest rivalry showdown?Jay Stephens spotlights Caden Curry’s relentless pass rush, Arvell Reeves’ explosive tackling, and the secondary’s national-best lockdown coverage. Key discussions include the value of young Buckeyes gaining real-game reps, areas where the defense can still improve, and the mental edge needed ahead of battles against UCLA, Rutgers, and archrival Michigan. Is this the year...