Author: Blake Biscardi

James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
January 23, 2026
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“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Saturday Cadence: Indiana Wins National Championship, Completes 16-0 Season

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January 20, 2026
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The Indiana Hoosiers are College Football’s 2025-26 National Champions, capping a historic 16-0 season with a 27-21 win over Miami. On Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium, Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, completing a perfect 16-0 season, and claiming the first national title in program history. Indiana dictated the game from the opening drive. The Hoosiers managed tempo, won field position, and forced…

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National Championship Preview: Indiana vs. Miami, How Two Unlikely Title Teams Got Here

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January 19, 2026
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College Football will crown its National Champion as No. 1 Indiana and No. 10 Miami face off in a heavyweight matchup to reach the sport’s pinnacle. What started as a long season full of questions has turned into one of the most compelling title games in memory: an undefeated Indiana Hoosiers team with historic momentum, meeting a Miami Hurricanes squad that fought its way through elite competition to get back…

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Ohio State Battles Back, Falls Short Against No. 10 Nebraska, 72-69

Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) shoots between Nebraska Cornhuskers forward Berke Buyuktuncel (9) and \m51#2\ during the first half of the NCAA men's basketball game at the Schottenstein Center on Jan. 5, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
January 5, 2026
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Ohio State spent the night chasing No. 10 Nebraska, and while the Buckeyes showed real fight inside Value City Arena, the early hole proved just a bit too deep to fully escape in a 72-69 loss. Nebraska set the tone early, knocking down its first four shots and jumping out to a 13-5 lead. The Cornhuskers were sharp to open the game, efficient from the floor and confident from beyond…

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Saturday Cadence: CFP Quarterfinals Recap as Miami, Ole Miss, Indiana, & Oregon Advance; What’s Next for Ohio State?

January 4, 2026
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The College Football Playoff quarterfinals saw both surprising and expected results as Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the action. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid recap the quarterfinal matchups of the College Football Playoff as Miami upsets Ohio State, Indiana dominates Alabama, Ole Miss beats Georgia in a classic, and Oregon smothers Texas Tech. Biscardi and Kindcaid break down what happened in Arlington to Ohio State and how Miami pulled…

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Cotton Bowl Week: Media and Coverage Recap as Miami beats Ohio State 24-14

Cotton Bowl field at AT&T Stadium | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
January 4, 2026
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The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi was on-site in Texas, covering the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami. Here’s a recap of the week. Miami defeated Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl. This was a quarterfinal matchup of the College Football Playoff, with the winner advancing to play Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Here is a recap of all of the on-site coverage throughout the week, ranging from…

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Ohio State Football: Beat Michigan or Win the National Championship?

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in the Cotton Bowl against Miami | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
January 3, 2026
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Without using “both,” Ohio State can now answer a fabled question: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? For years, a question has circulated throughout Buckeye Nation and the Ohio State football program: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? The last two seasons have ended with one or the other being accomplished, but not both. 2022 was the first opportunity for the Buckeyes to…

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Miami Sets Tone Early, Controls the Trenches in Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State

Ohio State center Carson Hinzman giving postgame remarks following Ohio State's Cotton Bowl loss to Miami
January 1, 2026
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Ohio State falls to 0-3 in College Football Playoff games on New Year’s Eve, losing to Miami 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl.  This game was decided long before the fourth quarter. It was decided early at the line of scrimmage, where Miami took control and never fully let it go. From the opening series, the Hurricanes dictated the flow on both sides of the ball. Ohio State managed just nine…

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Cotton Bowl: Ryan Day Talks Leadership, Culture, and People Ahead of CFP Quarterfinal

Ryan Day at Media Day ahead of Cotton Bowl vs Miami | Image Credit: Cotton Bowl Classic Media
December 29, 2025
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Ryan Day reflects on leadership, culture, and Ohio State’s foundation as the Buckeyes prepare to face Miami in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington. ARLINGTON, Texas – When Ryan Day talks about leadership, he starts with people. I spoke to Ohio State’s head coach at Cotton Bowl Media Day, and it was one of the richest conversations I’ve ever had as I listened like a student.  Day reflected on the lessons that…

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Cotton Bowl Media Day: Ohio State Relying on Routine Ahead of CFP Quarterfinal

December 29, 2025
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Ohio State met with the media ahead of the Cotton Bowl, and the message is: stick to the routine and rely on our strong foundation. ARLINGTON, Texas – It is game week for the Cotton Bowl as Ohio State and Miami prepare to meet in Dallas with a trip to the Fiesta Bowl on the line. The Buckeyes and Hurricanes arrived yesterday and met with the media earlier today to…

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