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Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 10
    91
    Julian SayinRS SO
    Starter
  2. 9
    79
    Tavien St. ClairRS FR
  3. 16
    73
    Justyn MartinRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 25
    97
    Bo JacksonSO
    Starter
  2. 32
    82
    Isaiah WestSO
  3. 24
    71
    Ja'Kobi JacksonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 15
    79
    Chris Henry Jr.FR
    Starter
  2. 11
    73
    Brock BoydFR
  3. 7
    73
    Phillip BellRS FR
WR-Z
  1. 4
    99
    Jeremiah SmithJR
    Starter
  2. 3
    85
    Devin McCuinSR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 6
    67
    Jerquaden GuilfordFR
SLOT
  1. 1
    92
    Brandon InnissSR
    Starter
  2. 5
    85
    Kyle ParkerRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 8
    73
    De'Zie JonesRS FR
TE
  1. 83
    80
    Nate RobertsSO
    Starter
  2. 84
    80
    Hunter WelcingGR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 86
    79
    Mason WilliamsRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 69
    85
    Ian MooreRS SO
    Starter
  2. 77
    73
    Sam GreerFR
LG
  1. 51
    85
    Luke MontgomerySR
    Starter
  2. 76
    79
    Jake CookRS FR
C
  1. 75
    85
    Carson HinzmanRS SR
    Starter
  2. 62
    79
    Joshua PadillaRS JR
RG
  1. 67
    85
    Austin SiereveldRS JR
    Starter
  2. 58
    79
    Gabe VanSickleRS SO
RT
  1. 70
    79
    Phillip DanielsRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    79
    Carter LoweRS FR
  3. 72
    73
    Deontae ArmstrongRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #1 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 30.1 → 27.2 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 98th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #4 national

16%

Returning production: 68%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

14 adds in two-deep · avg 87 OVR · top add: E. Little Jr. (NB, 96, from Florida State)

Camp battles to watch3
Coach Ohio StateTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Ohio State?

Ohio State Buckeyes starting lineup

Julian Sayin is the projected starting quarterback for Ohio State as of August 17, 2026. Tavien St. Clair is listed second.

Ohio State also projects Bo Jackson at running back, Chris Henry Jr. at wide receiver and Nate Roberts at tight end.

The full Ohio State Buckeyes two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Julian Sayin · QBBo Jackson · RBChris Henry Jr. · WR-XNate Roberts · TE

Common questions

Who is Ohio State's starting quarterback?
Julian Sayin is the projected starting quarterback for Ohio State as of August 17, 2026. Tavien St. Clair is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Ohio State?
Bo Jackson is the projected starter at running back for Ohio State, with Isaiah West listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Ohio State?
Chris Henry Jr. is the projected starter at wide receiver for Ohio State, with Brock Boyd listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Ohio State?
Nate Roberts is the projected starter at tight end for Ohio State, with Hunter Welcing listed second.
When was the Ohio State Buckeyes depth chart last updated?
The Ohio State Buckeyes depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Ohio State's record last season?
Ohio State Buckeyes finished 12-2 (9-0 in Big Ten play).