[Buckskin86]

Ben Buchanan, a redshirt freshman, was recruited as a kicker and punter, but now is being groomed solely as a punter for next year when Jon Thoma is gone.

Devin Barclay has been No. 2 on the depth chart for place-kicks, and Buchanan has been No. 2 for kickoffs.

Last week when Pettrey was injured, Buchanan was not dressed for the game, he was out sick. So Barclay was the only available replacement.

This week, Buchanan and Barclay will compete for the place-kicking and kickoff duties. I think Barclay has the edge, obviously, there was a reason why he was No. 2 on the depth chart heading into last week.

But is there a chance Buchanan could kick Saturday? Sure. There's also a chance Barclay could try the first field goal, miss, and Tressel would go with Buchanan after that. Who knows?

Odds and ends from Tuesday (Blogging the Buckeyes)