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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith and Luke Montgomery Land on Preseason AP All-American Teams

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down beside Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
August 19, 2026
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Ohio State stars Jeremiah Smith and Luke Montgomery have been named to the Preseason AP All-America Teams. Junior wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was named to the first-team offense as he prepares for what will likely be his final season with the Buckeyes. Smith is coming off a very productive sophomore season in which he recorded 87 receptions, 1,243 yards, and 12 touchdowns. The Miami native ended the season with his…

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Ohio State Football: Freshmen Khary Wilder and Luke Fahey Shed Black Stripes

Ohio State Defensive End Khary Wilder | 247Sports
August 16, 2026
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The Ohio State freshman class is already making an impact as defensive end Khary Wilder and quarterback Luke Fahey both shed their black stripe on Saturday.  The Buckeyes’ freshman class is off to a great start as the first full week of fall camp comes to an end, including two who shed their black stripes following Saturday’s scrimmage.  Defensive Lineman Khary Wilder Khary Wilder was one of two Ohio State…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Elite Five-Star Quarterback Christopher Vargas Chooses Ohio State

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August 8, 2026
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2028 five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas has committed to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes an elite addition to the QB room. BOOM! Ohio State lands 2028 five-star quarterback Christopher Vargas. He is the No. 1-ranked QB, according to 247Sports composite rankings. BREAKING: Five-Star QB Christopher Vargas has Committed to Ohio State, he tells me for @Rivals The 6’5 205 QB chose the Buckeyes over Oregon and Virginia Tech He’s ranked as…

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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

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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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