The Buckeyes are still figuring out their leader under center who will have to be in good form right away against the Texas Longhorns

As both Texas and Ohio State approach their August 30 battle, attention has turned toward the competition in Columbus to replace Will Howard at quarterback. [Sign up for Inside Texas for $1 and get PLUS access up to the Ohio State game!

Ohio State enters the 2025 season as the reigning national champions, but it isn't resting on its laurels. Just ask head coach Ryan Day. "We're not defending anything," he told reporters Tuesday. "They can't take the trophy away. We're attacking."