Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Has an Offensive Line Decision to Make

Is Ohio State playing its best five offensive linemen? And can Ryan Day fix the Buckeyes' protection problems before Oregon comes to Columbus? In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr take a deep dive into Ohio State's struggling offensive line following the Buckeyes' loss at USC. After another game featuring offensive line struggles, injuries, and personnel changes, Ryan Day says he knows who his five best linemen are. But are those five playing in the right positions? With Ian Moore leaving the USC game, Austin Siereveld moving to left tackle, and Phillip Daniels returning to the lineup, Ohio State has some major decisions to make. Should Siereveld stay at tackle or move back to right guard? Has Gabe VanSickle struggled enough to warrant a lineup change? And is Phillip Daniels actually one of Ohio State's most reliable offensive linemen right now? Tony and Tom also discuss whether Ohio State's offensive coaches are making matters worse by asking their linemen to hold up too long in pass protection, and whether changes to the offensive approach might be just as important as changes to the starting lineup. Topics include: What Ryan Day said about Ohio State's offensive line following the USC loss. Why Ian Moore left the game and what it could mean for the lineup. Whether Austin Siereveld belongs at left tackle, right tackle, or right guard. Why Gabe VanSickle's struggles are becoming increasingly concerning. Has Philip Daniels earned a permanent starting spot? Who are Ohio State's five best offensive linemen? How injuries and constant lineup changes have damaged offensive line continuity. Why Oregon's defensive line presents another major challenge. Are Ohio State's coaches asking too much of the offensive line? Could shorter passes and quicker throws help solve the protection problems? How much improvement is realistic over the final month of the season? ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to Buckeye Weekly from the Ohio State campus 00:20 – Buckeye Insiders member appreciation month and Oregon tailgate information 01:46 – Ryan Day discusses Ohio State's offensive line problems and lineup changes 03:08 – Should Austin Siereveld return to left tackle? 04:28 – Is Gabe VanSickle becoming Ohio State's biggest offensive line concern? 05:41 – Why Phillip Daniels may have earned a starting spot 07:21 – How injuries forced Ohio State into its current offensive line configuration 08:17 – Who are Ohio State's five best offensive linemen? 08:34 – Identifying the biggest problems in pass protection 09:58 – Can one lineup change fix multiple offensive line weaknesses? 11:00 – How injuries and constant shuffling have affected Ohio State's offensive line 12:05 – Why the Buckeyes have struggled to establish continuity up front 12:40 – Are Ohio State's coaches putting their offensive linemen in difficult situations? 13:13 – Should Ohio State change its passing attack to help the offensive line? 13:52 – Is Ohio State doing enough to protect its struggling linemen? 14:10 – What Ohio State fans are saying about the offensive line 14:35 – Can the Buckeyes get things fixed before Oregon? 15:05 – Why Buckeye Insiders members appreciate the community 15:23 – Final thoughts and sign-off Join Buckeye Insiders! Get exclusive Ohio State football coverage, insider reporting, recruiting news, and premium message board discussions at: https://BuckeyeInsiders.com November is Member Appreciation Month at Buckeye Insiders! We're celebrating with a special member tailgate before Ohio State takes on Oregon, opportunities to win pregame field access for the Northwestern and Michigan games, and additional member events. Join the conversation! Who do YOU think Ohio State's five starting offensive linemen should be? Should Austin Siereveld move back to guard? Should Ian Moore or Gabe VanSickle come out of the lineup? And how much responsibility do the coaches bear for Ohio State's offensive line struggles? Let us know in the comments! 👍 LIKE this video if you enjoy our Ohio State football analysis. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to the Buckeye Weekly Podcast with Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr for daily Buckeye news, analysis, interviews, and postgame reactions.