Ohio State must find a way to rebound and handle business this week against Oregon after a consequential loss to USC. Ohio State enters Saturday’s matchup with Oregon facing an important opportunity to respond after its 30-18 loss to USC. The Buckeyes must clean up costly penalties, continue developing Luke Fahey and establish consistency in the ground game against a talented Ducks team. With the postseason picture tightening, Ryan Day’s…
Paul Finebaum Rips CFP Committee Over Ohio State Ranking; Buckeyes Have No Margin for Error
Paul Finebaum believes the College Football Playoff selection committee got it wrong about Ohio State. After Ohio State opened the initial CFP rankings at No. 12, the ESPN analyst questioned how the committee evaluated the Buckeyes, particularly the value of their road performance against Texas and their head-to-head victory over Indiana. “They went to Texas, Greeny, in the second week of the season. That’s what you’re supposed to do in…
Ohio State Basketball: Three Takeaways from Buckeyes Loss Against BYU
Ohio State Basketball couldn’t start the season 1-0 for the first time in 23 years after a forgettable second-half collapse in Salt Lake City. The Buckeyes lost Monday to the BYU Cougars in Salt Lake City, 94-83. A’mare Bynum led the Buckeyes with 20 points, but it wasn’t enough to pull off a season-opening win as the Cougars pulled away late. Ohio State led after 20 minutes and was looking…
Ryan Day Faces a Trust Test as Ohio State’s Coaching Staff Comes Under Scrutiny
Ryan Day faces a trust test at Ohio State as the Buckeyes evaluate their coaching staff, confront offensive struggles and look to restore confidence after their loss to USC. Ryan Day knows what Ohio State expects. He has spent 10 years in Columbus, understands the pressure that comes with the job, and knows what happens when the Buckeyes lose a game they are expected to win. Questioning whether Day understands…
Christian Alliegro Calls Out Ohio State’s Lack of Effort After USC Loss, Demands Urgency
Christian Alliegro says Ohio State’s lack of effort against USC was its biggest disappointment as the Buckeyes confront accountability before Oregon. Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC exposed problems across the roster, but Christian Alliegro believes one issue stood above the missed assignments, explosive plays and breakdowns that cost the Buckeyes the game. Effort. The Ohio State linebacker did not soften his assessment Tuesday when asked about comments from captain…
Buckeye Stock Market: Who Rose and Who Fell After Ohio State’s Loss to USC?
Ohio State’s loss to USC exposed major concerns, but Luke Fahey, Bo Jackson and Connor Hawkins boosted their stock in Week 9. Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC exposed problems across the roster, and the Buckeyes have plenty to address heading into November. The Trojans struck on the second play from scrimmage with a 69-yard touchdown, putting Ryan Day’s team in an early hole it never recovered from. Despite finishing…
Ohio State Basketball’s Second-Half Collapse Leads to 94-83 Loss Against No. 25 BYU
Ohio State basketball fell 94-83 to BYU as Jake Diebler addressed defensive breakdowns, foul trouble, and the Buckeyes’ second-half struggles. Ohio State opened the 2026-27 men’s basketball season with a disappointing 94-83 loss to No. 25 BYU in the Bad Boy Mowers Series in Salt Lake City. The Buckeyes carried a halftime lead into the locker room but surrendered 60 second-half points as defensive breakdowns, foul trouble and missed opportunities…
Ohio State Football Faces a Crossroads: Ryan Day Must Decide What Comes Next
Ohio State football has four games left, and Ryan Day must address offensive line struggles, red-zone execution, and coaching accountability. The Buckeyes have four games to determine their postseason destination after falling to 6-4 in their last ten games. Ryan Day’s decisions now will determine whether Ohio State can correct its shortcomings and compete to achieve its goals. Ohio State is 6-2 following Saturday’s 30-18 loss to USC, and the…
Ohio State Football: Undisciplined Mistakes and Puzzling Clock Management Plague Buckeyes in Loss to USC
After a puzzling 30-18 loss to the Trojans in LA, Ohio State is ranked outside the top ten for the first time in over five years. Coming off a bye week, the Buckeyes came out noticeably flat and undisciplined against USC. The Trojans struck on the second play with a screen pass to Trent Mosley that went 69 yards for a touchdown. Right away, the defense was not gap-sound, and…
Ohio State vs. BYU Basketball Preview: Diebler and Buckeyes Look For 1-0 Start to 2026-27 Campaign
Jake Diebler has high expectations going into the 2026-27 Ohio State Basketball season, as the Buckeyes look to begin the 2026-27 campaign with a win against No. 25 BYU Cougars. SALT LAKE CITY – The 2026-27 Ohio State Men’s Basketball team may be one of the deepest rosters in program history. Jake Diebler brought in five-star recruit and future top-ten draft pick Anthony Thompson, while retaining two key members of…