Daily Bullets (Aug. 7): Dunn’s Hopeful For a Season, A Defense Loaded with Depth

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OSU Bullets

• Pokes start out at No. 16 in the preseason coaches poll

• OSU’s two big stars have opted in and offensive coordinator Kasey Dunn is “hopeful” there’s a season

• OSU’s offense has all the star power but the defense is loaded with depth, experience, and strategic additions in the right spots:

This is an exciting group. Maybe not with the flash and dash of Chuba and Tylan, but in quality and quantity rarely, if ever, seen on an OSU roster.

The Pokes return 21 of 22 defenders off the Houston Bowl depth chart, led by tackling machines Malcolm Rodriguez and Amen Ogbongbemiga. Calvin Bundage is back, too, following a year away due to injury. Missouri grad transfer Christian Holmes has starting experience, and offers immediate help at the one position void of a 2019 starter: cornerback. Collin Clay, a sophomore transfer from Arkansas, played in 11 of 12 games for the Hogs as a true freshman, and hopes to be ruled immediately eligible, which would be a huge boost to the defensive front. [Pokes Report]

• Tramel looks at the situation the CFP could be in when the season’s over and what they’ll value

• Spencer Sanders is getting around OK.

It’s all about how you respond? pic.twitter.com/hQoeipFOdo

— Spencer Sanders (@SpenceSanders) August 6, 2020

• Update from fall camp – there’s been a mullet trim during the quarantine.

It appears that Mike Gundy's mullet has been cut. Photo via @osusportsphotog. pic.twitter.com/rREsMNduWj

— Pistols Firing (@pistolsguys) August 6, 2020

Non-OSU Bullets

• Fun nostalgic piece (for me) as watching Supermarket Sweep is making a comeback
• Loved this take on balancing being a servant and a doormat (faith-based)
• Great thoughts on balancing creating and criticizing (faith-based)