After Ohio State's 14–7 win over No. 1 Texas, Buckeye players and coaches broke down their experiences, performances, and areas for growth. In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we bring you the best quotes and key takeaways from postgame interviews.

We cover:

• CJ Donaldson on scoring the first TD and setting the team's identity

• Will Kacmarek on the TE room's "strike and strain" mentality

• Tim Walton praising Jaylen McClain's strong debut and secondary depth

• McClain on playing alongside Caleb Downs and building confidence

• Arvell Reese on Matt Patricia's creative schemes and Sonny Styles partnership

• Phillip Daniels on holding his own vs. Colin Simmons and pride in the all-Ohio O-line

• Ryan Day on Sayin's workload, Reese's versatility, and why Buckeye NFL development stands out

🔥 The Buckeyes are celebrating a huge win, but the focus is already on getting better every day.

Thursday, September 4, 2025

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