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…
Ohio State’s Loss to USC Exposed the Flaws That Have Been There All Along
Ohio State lost 30-18 to USC as penalties, turnovers, defensive breakdowns, and red zone failures exposed problems beyond Luke Fahey. LOS ANGELES — Ohio State needed to help its true freshman quarterback Luke Fahey in his first start. Instead, the Buckeyes made nearly every mistake possible, putting him in a difficult position. USC defeated Ohio State 30-18 on Halloween night at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, handing the Buckeyes their…
Ohio State vs. USC Recap: Buckeyes Fall Short, 30-18, as Self-Inflicted Wounds Plague OSU
Ohio State comes up short in Los Angeles as the USC Trojans capitalize on a slew of miscues by the Buckeyes. Ohio State won the toss and elected to defer. USC didn’t take long to seize momentum: on the second play of the game, Trent Mosley took a 69-yard screen pass for a touchdown. The Buckeyes would have to start from behind with a true freshman at quarterback. OSU set…
Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith Breaks Big Ten Career Receiving Touchdowns Record Against USC
Jeremiah Smith makes Big Ten history against USC, breaking the career receiving touchdowns record as Ohio State’s star receiver continues his record-setting career. LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith added another milestone to his Ohio State career Saturday night, becoming the Big Ten’s all-time leader in career receiving touchdowns with his 40th touchdown catch against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Smith entered the matchup tied with former Michigan wide…
Ohio State vs. USC TSB Staff Picks: Buckeyes and Trojans Collide in Big Ten Showdown
The Silver Bulletin staff predicts Ohio State vs. USC, including score picks and analysis ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten showdown. Ohio State travels to Los Angeles for a primetime matchup against USC with plenty on the line for both programs. The Buckeyes are navigating life without Julian Sayin, while Lincoln Riley’s Trojans are looking to rebound and keep their College Football Playoff hopes alive. The spread opened as Ohio State…
No. 2-Ranked Ohio State Buckeyes Travel Out West To Face Struggling USC Trojans
Ryan Day and Ohio State will face a now-unranked USC team led by Lincoln Riley for a Big Ten West Coast showdown on Halloween night. This Saturday, the second-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will take on the now-unranked USC Trojans out west on Halloween afternoon, a night game for those in Columbus. The scarlet and gray are looking to keep their perfect conference record intact, while the wine and gold try to…