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Veteran line returns for the Buckeyes 2026 mixed with plenty of talent.

 


Ohio State Offensive Line in Transition: Depth, Departures, and Expectations for 2026

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COLUMBUS, OH — As Ohio State football gears up for the 2026 season, the offensive line remains one of the most closely watched position groups on the roster. After a 2025 campaign that saw early promise but late-season struggles, head coach Ryan Day and his staff are counting on a blend of returning experience and internal competition to fortify the trenches. (Eleven Warriors)

Returning Core Provides Stability

Despite significant turnover across college football via the transfer portal, Ohio State’s offensive line room has stayed relatively intact compared with many Power Five programs. According to the most recent roster breakdown, ten linemen who saw the field in 2025 return for the Buckeyes — including four primary starters. (Eleven Warriors)

Key returners include:

  • Austin Siereveld — Starting left tackle in 2025

  • Luke Montgomery — Starting left guard

  • Carson Hinzman — Center

  • Phillip Daniels — Right tackle

  • Joshua Padilla and Gabe VanSickle — Rotational guards

  • Ian Moore, Deontae Armstrong, Carter Lowe, Jake Cook — Depth options and rotational tackles/guards
    (All figures per current roster tracking) (Eleven Warriors)

This continuity—especially across the interior—forms the backbone of a unit that Ohio State hopes can be more consistent and assertive than it was late last season, when protection issues crept into critical game situations. (Buckeye Sports)

Departures: Portal Moves and Eligibility Losses

While the majority of starters are back, the Buckeyes did see several offensive linemen exit the program this offseason:

  • Tegra Tshabola (RG) — Entered the transfer portal and committed to Kentucky. He was the only full-time starter from the 2024 national championship team to leave via the portal. (A Sea Of Blue)

  • Devontae Armstrong — Backup lineman who entered the transfer portal. (Eleven Warriors)

  • Isaiah Kema — Backup center who entered the portal after limited snaps. (Eleven Warriors)

  • Jayvon McFadden — Offensive line depth option who entered the portal. (Eleven Warriors)

  • Justin Terry — Transferred after one season with the Buckeyes. (Reddit)

  • Ethan Onianwa — The lone senior on the line last season who exhausted his eligibility and has departed. (Wikipedia)

Despite these losses, unit numbers remain healthy — bolstered by five incoming freshmen offensive linemen who join a room that expects plenty of internal competition in training camp. (Eleven Warriors)

No Transfer Portal Additions on the OL So Far

Unlike many other positions on the Buckeyes’ roster that saw external additions via the transfer portal, Ohio State has not added any offensive linemen from the portal heading into 2026. This decision appears intentional; coaching staff indications are that they believe the returning core, aided by freshmen recruits, can develop into a cohesive and effective unit. (Eleven Warriors)

Looking Ahead: Expectations and Challenges

Ohio State’s offensive line will again be a focal point for critics and fans alike — especially given how protection and run blocking influenced outcomes late last season. The coaching staff’s development plan, led by offensive line coach Tyler Bowen and his assistants, emphasizes continuity, technique improvement, and physicality up front. (Eleven Warriors)

Prediction

Expect Ian Moore to make a push for the starting rotation. 

High School Accolades: Named Mr. Football Offensive Lineman in Indiana and first-team All-Indiana; also played defense in high school.  As a true freshman, he was able to play in four games before being redshirted.

Moore was a top-rated offensive lineman in Ohio State’s 2024 recruiting class, ranked among the top interior prospects nationally by recruiting services.

With only one senior departure and most of the 2025 starters back in uniform, the Buckeyes have a chance to refine their execution and close the gap between talent and performance — essential if they hope to return to College Football Playoff contention.



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