Ohio State’s annual tradition of awarding its coveted Block O jersey to a player will continue this Fall. Here are three likely candidates to receive the honor. Each year, one Buckeye is fortunate enough to be chosen to wear the Block O jersey number. The tradition, which began in 2020 after the NCAA permitted athletes to wear the number 0, pays homage to former Buckeyes middle guard Bill Willis. As…
Ohio State Basketball: 5-Star Guard LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Ready to Join Buckeyes
BOOM! 5-Star guard LJ Smith will reclassify to the 2026 recruiting class and join the Ohio State basketball team for the upcoming season. The Buckeyes now have two 5-star recruits in the same class since 2008, as former 2027 recruit LJ Smith has announced his decision to reclassify and join the team for this season. BREAKING: Five-star guard LJ Smith is reclassifying from 2027 to 2026, multiple sources tell VFTSP….
Buckeye Cadence: Ohio State Recruiting Updates; Latest on David Gabriel Georges, Brady Edmunds, Marcus Fakatou & More
Ohio State Recruiting Mailbag: Latest important updates on David Gabriel Georges, Brady Edmunds, Marcus Fakatou, and more. Plus a new recruiting strategy for the Buckeyes? Ohio State’s recruiting approach appears to be evolving, and the results are becoming increasingly noticeable as the Buckeyes push toward the heart of the 2027 recruiting cycle. On the latest episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and TJ Warner discussed several major developments surrounding Ohio…
Ohio State Recruiting: BOOM! In-State Standout Deontay Malone Commits to Buckeyes
BOOM! Deontay Malone commits to the Ohio State Buckeyes and gives them their first cornerback commit of the 2027 class. Fresh off an impressive official visit to Columbus, Deontay Malone has made his decision and made it clear where his future lies. The talented Ohio native announced his commitment to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes another important in-state addition to their growing 2027 class. Malone had been trending toward Ohio…
UFL Football: Former Buckeye Steele Chambers, Louisville Kings Win United Bowl Championship
Former Ohio State linebacker Steele Chambers is a champion after the Louisville Kings won the UFL Championship Game, the United Bowl, 27-20. The United Football League season has come to a close as the Louisville Kings knocked off the defending champion, DC Defenders, by a score of 27-20 in the United Bowl. Both offenses stalled in this one for much of the opening quarter. Defenders’ kicker Matt McCrane finally broke…
Ohio State Recruiting: Big Questions Surrounding Ohio State’s 2027 Recruiting Class
Ohio State 2027 recruiting mailbag and key updates on committed and uncommitted prospects as the official visit season nears an end. The summer recruiting season is heating up, and Ohio State finds itself in the middle of several key storylines within the 2027 class. From high-profile targets nearing important decisions to committed prospects continuing to strengthen their ties with the Buckeyes, there’s plenty of movement behind the scenes. While some…
Ohio State Football: James Laurinaitis Ushers in New Group of Linebackers for Buckeyes
Ohio State football’s Linebackers Coach James Laurinaitis will usher in a new group of Silver Bullets on defense for the Buckeyes in 2026. On April 23rd of this year, Ohio State became the first school to have two linebackers selected in the top 10 picks of the NFL draft. Arvell Reese would go 5th overall to the Giants, and Sonny Styles followed as the 7th overall pick to the Commanders….
Ohio State Basketball: Former Buckeye Great William Burford Back with Scarlet and Gray
Former Ohio State great William Buford is back with the Buckeyes as he joins Coach Diebler’s coaching staff for the 2026 season. William Buford is no stranger to basketball, the state of Ohio, or Ohio State. The former Buckeye started his playing career at Libbey High School in Toledo, Ohio, where it was immediately evident that he knew the sport well. He was one of the many Buckeyes to be…
Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend
Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler officially completes his staff heading into a pivotal 2026 season, adding a former Buckeye legend. Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, adding assistant coach Mike Wells, strength and conditioning coach Dave Richardson, and program analyst William Buford. He has also promoted Jamall Walker to associate head coach. Buford, a prolific scorer who was…
UFL Football: Columbus Aviators Drop Season Finale Against Louisville Kings
The 2026 UFL Football season has concluded as the Columbus Aviators took another loss at home to the Louisville Kings on Sunday night. The Columbus Aviators have finished their inaugural UFL Football season with a 3-7 record following a 42-27 loss to the Louisville Kings. Disaster struck for the Aviators from the beginning as quarterback Jalen Morton threw a pick-six to Louisville’s Eric Gerror on the first play of the…