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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin Named Big Ten Preseason Honorees

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July 29, 2026
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Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith were given Big Ten Preseason Honors, making Ohio State one of four schools to have multiple honorees. With Big Ten Media Days in full swing, the 2026 preseason honors were released this week, featuring just 12 athletes from seven schools. Ohio State is one of four schools with multiple honorees (OSU, Oregon, Indiana, and Rutgers), as Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin both made the list….

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Ohio State Basketball: Two Five-Stars Enter the Program for First Time in Over a Decade

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July 20, 2026
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Aside from the influx of talent from the transfer portal, Jake Diebler and his staff have landed two of the most talented freshmen for Ohio State in more than a decade. Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith add a dynamic layer to this roster that has been sorely missed. Diebler commented on the incoming class, saying, “I think it speaks more about what recruits and what people think about our program…

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Ohio State Basketball: Significant Depth and Raw Talent Added to a 2026 Team Eager to Return Program to National Prominence

July 13, 2026
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Following an NCAA Tournament run in 2025, Ohio State Basketball added the pieces to return the program to national prominence. Through graduation, the NBA draft, and the transfer portal, Ohio State basketball lost six of the key contributors from 2025. While roster turnover is part of the transient nature of modern-day college sports, Jake Diebler and his staff had the added challenge of filling the void left by the program’s…

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Ohio State Football: Expectations Remain High Despite Difficult Schedule and 51 New Players

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. - Brandon Little, AZSPORTS
July 6, 2026
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The Ohio State football team has 51 new faces on the roster, a gauntlet schedule, and massive expectations looming. Ryan Day and his staff face both challenges and opportunities. Ohio State led the country with 11 draft picks in the 2026 NFL draft, with eight of those picks coming in rounds 1-3. In the past two years alone, OSU has had 25 players selected in the draft, along with a…

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Tyler Bowen Under Microscope Leading Offensive Line in Need of Significant Improvement

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June 29, 2026
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Offensive Line Coach Tyler Bowen looks to solidify an offensive line unit that sputtered for Ohio State during the 2025 postseason. How improved will the Buckeyes be up front in 2026? In the final two games of Ohio State’s season, the offensive line allowed 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. With the Buckeyes averaging a respectable 84 yards rushing in the two contests, the -71 yards on sacks were…

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Ohio State Football: Expectation and Opportunity Await for Julian Sayin in 2026

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June 24, 2026
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Ohio State football is led by quarterback Julian Sayin, who is embracing his leadership role and sky-high expectations for the Buckeyes. In 2025, Julian Sayin set the FBS record for single-season completion percentage (77%) and earned himself a trip to New York as he finished fourth in Heisman trophy votes. Sayin also finished second in the Big Ten in both Pass Yards (3,610) and Touchdowns (41). With accolades like this…

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Ohio State Football: Bo Jackson Has Chance to Become Elite; Elevate Offense to Championship Level

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June 16, 2026
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After a standout freshman season, Bo Jackson’s development could be the key to an ascension for Ohio State’s offense. As a true freshman, Bo Jackson emerged as one of the pleasant surprises for OSU during the 2025 season. The Cleveland native’s explosiveness was evident from the moment he stepped on the field as Bo averaged a whopping 12 yards per carry on his first 18 carries of the year. With…

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Ohio State Football: James Laurinaitis Ushers in New Group of Linebackers for Buckeyes

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June 12, 2026
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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….

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend

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June 1, 2026
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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…

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Ohio State Football: How the Buckeyes Manage and Replace Defensive Talent

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the spring game. (Photo: Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2026
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Ohio State’s defensive staff faces the challenge of replacing seven NFL draft picks from a historic defense. In 2025, Ohio State boasted a defense that stood out in a program already rich in defensive history. At the year’s end, they led the nation in Scoring Defense (9.3 PPG), Passing Defense (129.7 YPG), and Total Defense by allowing just 219 total yards per game- 35 less than any other unit in…

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