COLUMBUS, Ohio -- When No. 3 Ohio State faces No. 1 Texas on Saturday, all eyes will naturally gravitate toward the quarterbacks. Julian Sayin’s debut as the Buckeyes’ starter against Arch Manning’s Longhorns creates a compelling narrative. But championships aren’t won through storylines alone – they’re secured in the trenches.

The most critical matchup might be unfolding on the edge, where Ohio State left tackle Austin Siereveld faces the daunting task of protecting his quarterback’s blindside against one of college football’s most ferocious pass rushers, Colin Simmons.

“Ohio State won if or because Austin Siereveld’s move to left tackle was a move of strength by Ohio State on its offensive side of the ball,” Stefan Krajisnik emphasized on this week’s Buckeye Talk podcast. This isn’t me

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