When Donovan Jackson moved to left tackle for Ohio State’s eighth game of the season against Penn State, he initially hoped his stay on the outside would be only temporary.
“My first time playing it, I initially didn't really like it,” Jackson said. “I thought, ‘OK, when can I go back to guard?’ (Ohio State offensive line coach Justin) Frye was like, ‘What are you talking about?’”
It didn’t take long for Jackson’s perspective to change.
Jackson’s move to left tackle started with one of the most difficult matchups possible. In his first-ever collegiate game as a tackle, Jackson went head-to-head with unanimous All-American and Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year Abdul Carter.