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Ohio State Football: Chris Olave Signs Extension with Saints, Buckeye WRs Continue to Get Paid

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July 31, 2026
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Former Ohio State wideout Chris Olave has signed a 4-year, $132 million extension with the New Orleans Saints, according to Adam Schefter. Olave is one of many former Buckeyes wide receivers in just the past two seasons to put pen to paper on big-time contract extensions. Ohio State WR contracts over the last two offseasons include: 🏈Jaxon Smith Njigba: 4-years, $168.6M 🏈Chris Olave: 4-years, $132M 🏈Garrett Wilson: 4-years, $130M 🏈Terry…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Brady Edmunds Reaffirms He’s a Buckeye, Shuts Down Recruitment

Huntington Beach quarterback Brady Edmunds visits Ohio Stadium on the day of the Ohio State Buckeyes football game against UCLA on Nov. 15, 2025. Lori Schmidt / Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
July 23, 2026
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2027 Four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds has shut down his recruitment and will sign with the Ohio State Buckeyes in December. Brady Edmunds has been committed to Ohio State since December of 2024. Edmunds’ commitment seemed to be in a good place until a couple of months ago when Ohio State started to show interest in other quarterbacks. After visiting UCLA, Edmunds has now officially made his decision. Following a wave…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Three Potential Running Back Targets in 2028 Class

Klein Oak running back Micah Rhodes
July 23, 2026
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The Buckeyes put all their eggs in one basket, and it did not go as planned, as David Gabriel Georges committed to Tennessee over Ohio State.  2027 5-star running back David Gabriel-Georges announced his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers on Wednesday, ending a years-long recruiting battle. The Buckeyes were seen as the favorites to land Gabriel-Georges until ON3’s Pete Nakos put in a prediction in favor of the Volunteers on…

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Ohio State Basketball: Bruce Thornton Signs Rookie Contract with Houston Rockets

Jan 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) celebrates a ally with Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
July 8, 2026
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Former Ohio State basketball point guard Bruce Thornton has agreed to terms on a rookie contract with the Houston Rockets. Former Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton has signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 22-year-old spent four seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes before being selected with the 31st overall pick by the New York Knicks. Thornton was then…

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Ohio State Football: Former Buckeyes LB Raekwon McMillan Retires from NFL

Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) lines up against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
July 1, 2026
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Former NFL and Ohio State linebacker Raekwon McMillan has retired from football after eight seasons in the league. McMillan, who last played football in 2024, was selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. His rookie season ended before truly beginning after suffering a season-ending ACL tear. This would be a tragic foreshadowing of how the rest of his career would play out from…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Hire Former NFL Scout Andy Howell

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June 30, 2026
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The Ohio State Buckeyes have hired former NFL scout Andy Howell as a college scout, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Andy Howell spent 14 years in the NFL, primarily with the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. His experience with player personnel and scouting will go a long way as the Buckeyes continue to look at ways to adapt to the current landscape in college football. In addition…

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Ohio State Football: Which Player Will Earn the Block O Jersey for the 2026 Buckeyes?

Ohio State WR Brandon Inniss celebrates touchdown in The Game | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
June 16, 2026
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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…

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Ohio State Basketball: 5-Star Guard LJ Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Ready to Join Buckeyes

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June 15, 2026
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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….

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UFL Football: Former Buckeye Steele Chambers, Louisville Kings Win United Bowl Championship

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June 15, 2026
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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…

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