Dig out your scarlet and gray – it’s time to play some football. Saturday, April 13, OSU will hold the 2024 Spring Game at Ohio Stadium. With a move to a national broadcast and multiple starting positions remaining unclaimed, this annual scrimmage is a big one to tune in for.
For the first time in history, the spring game is being broadcast nationally on network television. If you can’t snag a seat in The Shoe, you can catch the game on Fox at 12 p.m. The Ohio State Sports Radio Network on WBNS-FM/AM (97.1/1460) is also carrying the game.
What to watch for
This year, there are a few key players and positions to keep an eye on.
Although former Kansas quarterback, Will Howard, is expected to claim the starting quarterback this season, the possibility remains strong that another Buckeye will claim starting QB. Will Devin Brown find redemption after his Cotton Bowl injury, or will Lincoln Kienholz or Julian Sayin provide a spark to the offense? Although the starting position will be far from certain after this game, Saturday will be very enlightening in the battle for QB.
With Marvin Harrison Jr. entering the NFL draft, the Buckeyes will feel the effects of his departure. However, freshman wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be one to watch as the team recuperates in Harrison’s absence. As the No. 1 wide receiver recruit in the 2024 recruiting class, Smith has potential to make a name for himself this season in a big way.
Cade Stover’s departure leaves the starting tight end position up for grabs, and Gee Scott Jr. and Jelani Thurman are names to look out for in this battle. However, Ohio University transfer Will Kacmarek is also a contender for this unclaimed role.
A shocking addition to Ohio State’s roster was Caleb Downs, who transferred from Alabama. The impact of this powerful new safety within the Buckeye defense will certainly be something to look out for on Saturday.
2024 Football Schedule
Aug. 31 – Southern Mississippi
Sept. 7 – Western Michigan
Sept. 14 – Off
Sept. 21 – Marshall
Sept. 28 – at Michigan State
Oct. 5 – Iowa
Oct. 12 – at Oregon
Oct. 19 – Off
Oct. 26 – Nebraska
Nov. 2 – at Penn State
Nov. 9 – Purdue
Nov. 16 – at Northwestern
Nov. 23 – Indiana
Nov. 30 – Michigan
Megan Brokamp is a contributing writer at CityScene Media Group. Feedback welcome at feedback@cityscenemediagroup.com.
