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Ohio State Football: How Will Ohio State’s Run Game Matchup against USC’s Defensive Front?

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 17: Isaiah West (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers on October 17, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
October 29, 2026
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Ohio State’s run game has been lackluster and needs to change against USC, with inexperience at quarterback and postseason hopes on the line. Ohio State is coming off a contest in which the running backs out-rushed the Hoosiers’ backfield 107 yards to 70. This doesn’t happen often to an Indiana team that averages just under 177 rush yards per game. If the Buckeyes want to win in Los Angeles on…

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Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair: Who Will Start for Ohio State Against USC?

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October 27, 2026
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Ryan Day weighs Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair for Ohio State’s starting QB job as the Buckeyes prepare to face USC on Saturday. Ohio State’s quarterback situation is the biggest question facing the Buckeyes as they prepare to travel to Los Angeles for Saturday’s matchup with USC. Julian Sayin remains out indefinitely with a throwing-arm injury, leaving true freshman Luke Fahey and sophomore Tavien St. Clair competing for the…

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Arthur Smith Explains How Ohio State Will Adapt Its Offense Without Julian Sayin

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October 21, 2026
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Arthur Smith explains how Ohio State will adapt its offense without Julian Sayin, including the quarterback competition, running game, and USC matchup. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will not ask Luke Fahey or Tavien St. Clair to become Julian Sayin. Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith made that clear Tuesday as the Buckeyes began preparing to play the remainder of the season without their starting quarterback. Smith’s approach is to identify what…

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BREAKING: Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Out Indefinitely, Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair Will Battle

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) returns to the field in a sling during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 20, 2026
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Ryan Day says Ohio State is preparing to play without Julian Sayin through the postseason after the quarterback was injured against Indiana. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with an injury suffered against Indiana, and the Buckeyes are preparing to move forward without their starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2026 season. Head coach Ryan Day announced Tuesday that Ohio State is planning for Sayin to be…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana Predictions: 6 Bold Picks, Score Predictions and Keys to Victory

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) and defensive back Cam Calhoun (18) hit Maryland Terrapins wide receiver Jayden Kitchens (17) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
October 16, 2026
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Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid make six bold predictions for Ohio State vs. Indiana, pick the winner and over/under, and break down the keys to victory in Bloomington. Ohio State has a chance to answer one of the biggest questions surrounding its program as it travels to Bloomington to face Indiana on Saturday. The Buckeyes and Hoosiers meet in a top-five showdown and a rematch of last season’s Big Ten…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: Buckeyes Travel to Bloomington for Chance at Redemption and Monumental Win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks to throw a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
October 15, 2026
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Ohio State travels to Bloomington against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. Ohio State faces off against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship game. Here’s a preview of Indiana’s team and the key matchups to watch: Opponent Profile Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers enter Saturday’s matchup on a 22-game winning streak. The streak is the third longest…

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What Will Ohio State’s Offensive Line Look Like Against Indiana?

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October 14, 2026
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Ryan Day expects Phillip Daniels back as Ohio State’s offensive line prepares to face Indiana’s disruptive defensive front in a critical Big Ten matchup. Ohio State’s offensive line faces its toughest test of the season Saturday against Indiana, and Ryan Day is still working through personnel combinations to protect Julian Sayin and establish the running game. The Buckeyes expect to get starting right tackle Phillip Daniels back after he missed…

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Ohio State Wide Receivers Brock Boyd, Chris Henry Jr. and Kyle Parker Ready for Bigger Roles

Ohio State wide receiver Brock Boyd | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
October 8, 2026
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Ohio State wide receivers Brock Boyd, Chris Henry Jr., and Kyle Parker bring speed, size, and versatility to the Buckeyes’ offense. Ohio State’s wide receiver room has revolved around Jeremiah Smith and a productive group of veterans through the first five games. Still, three other receivers are poised to become bigger parts of the Buckeyes’ offense as the season progresses. Freshmen Brock Boyd and Chris Henry Jr. have already earned…

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Ryan Day’s Formula for Trust: How Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, and Ohio State Football Players Earn Opportunities

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Iowa Hawkeyes at Kinnick Stadium in Iowa City on Oct. 3, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 7, 2026
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Ryan Day explained how Khary Wilder, Legend Bey, and Ohio State football players earn trust, opportunities, and playing time through communication, discipline, preparation, and accountability. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day has no problem recruiting talent. The harder part comes after the player gets to Ohio State. “Nobody just gets on the field because they have talent,” Day said Tuesday. Freshmen and transfers have a chance to compete for jobs, but…

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