Ohio State is preparing to head west to face Washington in a season-opener that should test both sides of the ball.

On offense, it's another chance for a young quarterback to cross another objective off the list in his path to elite status. On defense, it's a chance for the one potential question mark to show it's found quality answers.

On this episode of Buckeye Talk, Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis discuss both of those subjects, plus everything else Ryan Day addressed ahead of Saturday's game.

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