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Ohio State football is in transition in 2026, specifically on defense
- USC and Ohio State will meet as Big Ten opponents in 2026, marking a new era for both programs.
- USC returns its quarterback and most of the offensive line for the 2026 season.
- Ohio State is replacing key defensive stars for a second straight year amid a broad staff reshuffle.
- Arthur Smith will direct Ohio State’s offense as the new coordinator, overseeing the unit for the fall.
- Ohio State added Robby Discher as special teams coordinator and Cortez Hankton to coach receivers.
- Transfers and departures shaped OSU’s 2026 roster, affecting both sides of the ball.
- Tight end Max Klare declared early for the draft and defensive backs Faheem Delane and Aaron Scott transferred, signaling a rebuild on OSU’s depth.
- USC’s offense could exploit OSU’s new-look defense if mismatches arise.
- The analysis cites Matt Zemek and Trojans Wire as sources documenting the 2026 transition.
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