Ohio State has already passed its first big test of the season, knocking off No. 1 Texas in a slugfest during Week 1 that showed just how dominant this Buckeyes defense can be. Now comes a completely different type of matchup in Week 2.

Grambling State, an HBCU program , rolls into the Horseshoe fresh off a 55–7 thrashing of Langston, but this will be the Tigers’ first-ever meeting with Ohio State, and the gap in size, speed, and depth is obvious, if not downright scary.

What matters most for Ryan Day and Ohio State in this Week 2 matchup is building on the Texas win, giving its young quarterback more time to develop, and letting its new-look backfield and defense find rhythm against an overmatched opponent.

The stakes here aren’t about survival, they’re about growth. Julian Say

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