Ohio State faces its toughest schedule yet in 2026. Here are three critical areas that could define the Buckeyes’ season and playoff hopes. The Buckeyes enter the 2026 season with little margin for error. A grueling schedule, defensive turnover, and questions along the offensive line will test Ohio State’s depth from the opening weeks of the season through the playoff push. With six preseason ranked opponents on the schedule, including…
Ohio State Football: 3 Important Differences to Watch in the Buckeye Offense for 2026 Season
Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as its offensive coordinator, and coaches and players are excited about what Smith brings to the table to elevate the Buckeye offense. 51 new players are on Ohio State’s 2026 roster, but the most important addition does not wear a jersey. Arthur Smith takes over for Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes, giving the Scarlet and Gray a former NFL head coach on…
Ohio State Football: Freshmen Legend Bey and Jordan Thomas Shed Black Stripes
Ohio State football’s Legend Bey and Jordan Thomas became the sixth and seventh freshmen to shed black stripes in Tuesday’s practice. Freshman phenom Legend Bey has been a standout in Ohio State practice after missing the first two days of fall camp due to a suspension for violating team rules. Bey also missed all of spring due to shoulder surgery. After serving his suspension, Bey returned to practice and has…
Recession Proof: How Ohio State’s Culture and Leadership Structure Are Built for College Football’s Wild West
College football has changed dramatically. Ohio State’s answer has been to change with it without losing what made the program successful in the first place. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day was in a meeting when someone told him LSU had added a player directly from an NFL roster. A Cleveland Browns tight end was headed back to college football, another sign of how much the sport has changed. The transfer…
Ohio State Football: Three Rushmen That Could Step Up on Defensive Line for Buckeyes
Ryan Day and Ohio State are looking for pass rushers to emerge on the defensive line. Here are three names to watch. Larry Johnson’s unit is always a topic of conversation considering the talent he has acquired and developed throughout his tenure in Columbus. After adding three players from the portal and returning guys like Kenyatta Jackson Jr, Eddrick Houston, Beau Atkinson, and Epi Sitanilei, the pool of talent is…
Buckeye Football: Leadership Could Be Ohio State’s Secret Weapon in 2026
Ohio State’s seven captains, Ryan Day’s culture-first philosophy, and two former NFL head coaches give the Buckeyes a leadership edge entering 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has enough talent to win another national championship. The challenge for Ryan Day is getting 51 newcomers to understand how the Buckeyes expect to play before the schedule forces them to prove it. That’s where Ohio State’s seven captains could become its biggest…
Road to Saturday: The Wristband That Taught Me How to Watch Ohio State Football
I have worn the same wristband every day since August 2014. It is black with red letters that read “E + R = O.” Event + Response = Outcome. I was 15 years old when I discovered an equation while watching Ohio State football. I thought I was learning how a team responded to adversity, but I had no idea I was learning how to understand people. What I remember…
Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Name Seven Team Captains for 2026 Season
Ohio State announced seven team captains on Saturday, highlighting veteran leadership on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes. The Ohio State football team announced a group of veterans as captains on Saturday. Payton Pierce, Kenyatta Jackson, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Jaylen McClain are the team captains for the Buckeyes this Fall. A lot of the talk around the Buckeyes this Spring and Fall…
Buckeye Football: Brandon Inniss Earns Ohio State’s Block O Jersey for 2026 Season
Veteran Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss will wear the Block O jersey for the Buckeyes in 2026, following a post-practice announcement on Saturday. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day presented Brandon Inniss with the Block O jersey following practice Saturday, officially making the two-time captain the Buckeyes’ recipient for the 2026 season. Inniss will trade his No. 1 jersey for No. 0, taking on one of the most recognizable…
Bunch of Nuts Podcast 8/21: Ohio State 2026 Football Schedule Rundown
Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Dan and Cass break down Ohio State’s challenging 2026 schedule. Can the Buckeyes avoid multiple losses, or will Ryan Day’s team go undefeated? We open this episode by trying CJ Stroud’s new warm-up technique. Next, we break down the pivotal position battles on the offensive end of the ball. After a quick camp overview, Dan and Cass break down Ohio State’s 2026…