Ryan Day met with the media ahead of Ohio State's showdown with No. 1 Texas, and he covered everything from Julian Sayin's debut to the Buckeyes' depth at defensive tackle.

In today's Daily Buckeye Blitz, we break down:

• Day's challenge to Buckeye Nation: make the Shoe the most hostile environment in the country

• The plan to get Julian Sayin comfortable in his first start

• Confidence in the defensive tackle rotation with McDonald, Houston, Smith Jr., Malone, and Carter

• Phillip Daniels' strong camp at right tackle

• Jayden Fielding and Joe McGuire locked in at kicker and punter

• How Ohio State will get Jeremiah Smith more touches after the Cotton Bowl

• Contingency planning for Arch Manning and the Texas offense

🔥 Day says Week 1 will be a true barometer for Ohio State — and the Buckeyes are ready.

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