Offensive thoughts as Ohio State beats Maryland: Buckeyes get by with patchwork O-line, Jeremiah Smith makes wow plays

What stood out from Ohio State’s offense in Saturday’s win against Maryland.

Oct 10, 2026

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Jeremiah Smith stiff-arms a Maryland defender on his first touchdown in Ohio State’s win over Maryland. (OSU football)

COLUMBUS — What Ohio State’s offense showed in Saturday’s 45-16 win over Maryland.

1. Ohio State played this game without starting receivers Brandon Inniss and Devin McCuin, as well as starting right tackle Austin Siereveld.

Brock Boyd, Chris Henry Jr., Phillip Bell and Kyle Parker replaced Inniss and McCuin in the receiver rotation. Henry technically earned the start, opening the game in a 12-personnel package with Jeremiah Smith and two tight ends. Parker, the transfer from LSU, saw his first action of the season after missing the first five games with an injury he picked up during training camp.

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