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Buckeye Weekly Podcast: Predicting Breakout Stars for Ohio State's Defense 

In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly Podcast, hosts Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr discuss five (or so) potential breakout players on the defense for Ohio State in the upcoming season. They analyze the importance of these players stepping up, including Eddrick Houston, Kayden McDonald, Kenyatta Jackson, and more. They delve into statistics, potential impacts, and expectations for each player and how their performances could shape the defense's success. Tune in for an in-depth look at who could be the key defensive contributors for the Buckeyes this season. 

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview 
01:06 Defensive Breakout Candidates: Look at the Tackles 
04:49 Defensive Line Depth and Concerns 
07:57 Kenyatta Jackson's Potential Impact 
10:57 Beau Atkinson's Role and Expectations 
14:30 Linebacker Spotlight 
17:21 Safety Duo 
20:37 Cornerback Focus: Jermaine Matthews 
28:38 Closing Remarks and Recruiting Updates