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Steele Chambers advocates for increased roles for Ohio State linebackers

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Steele Chambers advocates for increased roles for Ohio State linebackers
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Steele Chambers, the former Ohio State linebacker, discussed the performance of TJ Alford and Riley Pettijohn on his podcast on September 15. Chambers highlighted their strong play against Texas, calling them 'shining stars' of the linebacker unit. He emphasized the need for head coach Ryan Day to give them more snaps based on their effectiveness in limited playing time. Both players made noticeable contributions, with Pettijohn recording three tackles and a sack, while Alford added two tackles. Day has acknowledged Pettijohn's talents and plans for him to play more this season.

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  • •Steele Chambers calls for more playing time for Alford and Pettijohn.
  • •Chambers deemed both players 'shining stars' in their matchup against Texas.
  • •Pettijohn had three tackles, including a 10-yard sack.
  • •Coach Ryan Day plans to expand Pettijohn's role moving forward.
  • •Alford also showed strong performance with two tackles.
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  • 12:23 AMYahoo Sports — Ex-LB Steele Chambers says 2 Ohio State linebackers need bigger roles
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Former Buckeye Steele Chambers argued on his podcast that linebackers TJ Alford and Riley Petitjohn have earned more playing time after playing well against Texas.

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