Buckeye Stock Market: Who Rose and Who Fell After Ohio State’s Loss to USC?

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Luke Fahey (13) reacts during the NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
November 3, 2026

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…

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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith’s Role Becomes More Important Without Julian Sayin

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown past Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 29, 2026

Already regarded as the best player in college football, Jeremiah Smith will have to do even more in the absence of Julian Sayin. Junior quarterback Julian Sayin sustained an injury in the second half of the Buckeyes’ matchup with Indiana two weeks ago. Reports indicate Sayin could miss the rest of the season. Now, the Buckeyes will turn to Tavien St Clair or Luke Fahey to lead the team in…

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Buckeyes in the NFL: Jaxon Smith-Njigba Dominates, Carnell Tate Shines in Week 7

Pete Werner Celebrates
October 27, 2026

Former Ohio State stars Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Chris Olave shine in Week 7 of the NFL season as Carnell Tate and other Buckeyes deliver strong performances. Former Ohio State wide receivers continued to make their mark across the NFL in Week 7, headlined by Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s dominant performance for the Seattle Seahawks. Chris Olave remained one of the league’s most productive pass catchers, while rookie Carnell Tate continued to deliver…

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Buckeyes in the NFL: Carnell Tate Scores, CJ Stroud Throws 3 TDs in Week 6

Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud
October 22, 2026

Former Ohio State Buckeyes shine in NFL Week 6 as Carnell Tate scores, CJ Stroud throws three touchdowns, and Marvin Harrison Jr. debuts in Houston. Former Ohio State stars made their mark across the NFL in Week 6, led by Carnell Tate’s breakout performance for Tennessee and CJ Stroud’s three-touchdown outing for Houston. Marvin Harrison Jr. made his Texans debut, while Emeka Egbuka found the end zone despite Tampa Bay’s…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Week 7 Changes From Ohio State’s Win Over Indiana

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Earl Little Jr. (1) tackles Indiana Hoosiers wide receiver Nick Marsh (11) during the NCAA football game at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 20, 2026

Find out which Buckeyes improved or hurt their stock in the Week 7 Edition of the Buckeye Stock Market, following Ohio State’s gutsy win over Indiana.  The Buckeyes are now 6-1 after a dramatic win over the Hoosiers. Quarterback Julian Sayin’s right-arm injury remains the leading story surrounding Ohio State as it enters its idle week. Having Saturday off comes at an ideal time for Ryan Day’s team as it…

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Ohio State Recruiting: 2027 LB James Conrad Chooses Ohio State

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October 15, 2026

BOOM! 2027 3-star linebacker James Conrad has committed to Ohio State, according to a Rivals social media announcement on Thursday. The Buckeyes extended an offer to James Conrad on October 10th after the Maryland matchup. Conrad had been committed to Buffalo since June before receiving the offer from Ohio State. Rumblings began as soon as the offer came in, and it’s now official. Conrad also holds offers from Toledo, Kent…

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Buckeyes in the NFL: Former Ohio State Players Shine in Week 5 as Arvell Reese Dominates

Arvell Reese rushes the quarterback during the Giants-Vikings preseason game on Aug. 15, 2026. Getty Images
October 15, 2026

Former Ohio State Buckeyes shine in NFL Week 5 as Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Jack Sawyer and C.J. Stroud headline standout performances across the league. Former Ohio State football stars continued to make their mark in Week 5 of the NFL, led by rookie linebacker Arvell Reese’s standout performance for the New York Giants. Reese recorded nine tackles and a sack, while Sonny Styles posted a team-high 13 tackles for…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Week 6 Risers and Fallers From Ohio State’s Win Over Maryland

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs for a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 12, 2026

The Buckeyes are 5-1 after beating Maryland 45-16. So, which Buckeyes rose and fell in this week’s edition of the Buckeye Stock Market? Beating Maryland was Ohio State’s final test before entering a grueling back half of the season, beginning with Indiana on Saturday. Here’s a look at which Buckeyes improved and hurt their stock against the Terrapins. Buckeyes Rising Bo Jackson Sophomore running back Bo Jackson posted a very…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Week 5 Risers & Fallers From Buckeyes’ Win Over Iowa

Iowa Hawkeyes quarterback Hank Brown (9) carries the ball during a Big Ten college football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes Oct. 3, 2026 at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City, Iowa. Julia Hansen/Iowa City Press-Cit, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 5, 2026

Ohio State’s impressive 31-14 road win over Iowa brings big moves in the Buckeye Stock Market after Week 5.  The Ohio State Buckeyes are 4-1 following a 31-14 win over the Iowa Hawkeyes. Which players saw their stock rise and fall in this week’s edition Buckeye Stock Market? Buckeyes Rising Jeremiah Smith Ohio State superstar wide receiver Jeremiah Smith is on a tear to start his junior season. Smith had…

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Buckeyes in The NFL: The State of WRU and Why Jeremiah Smith is Up Next for Ohio State

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith makes spectacular one-handed catch for a touchdown against Iowa | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 1, 2026

Known as Zone 6, many former Ohio State wideouts put on a clinic last Sunday in the NFL. But which Buckeye is up next? Last weekend’s display is a testament to development in Columbus and further solidifies Wide Receiver U arguments. Despite losing Brian Hartline nine months ago, the Buckeyes are prepared to add to the long list when the NFL Draft rolls around in April. But first, let’s recap…

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