Buckeye State of the Union: Abysmal Offensive Plan, Rushing Battle Fixation Lead to Worst Rivalry Loss

Ohio State captains and Ryan ahead of The Game | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 1, 2024

Michigan upsets Ohio State in The Game in one of the biggest upsets in series history, leaving the Buckeyes stunned and confused about the future. Winning the rushing battle has become Ohio State’s latest obsession, as the Buckeyes have failed to accomplish it in each of the last four meetings against Michigan. While it’s true that the team that runs for more yards historically wins The Game, it’s become a…

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Ohio State Football: TSB Staff Picks vs. That Team Up North

Ohio State QB Will Howard scores touchdown against Indiana | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 29, 2024

Focused Ohio State looks to end a three game losing streak to That Team Up North for a chance to play in the Big Ten Championship. Our staff predicts the 120th edition of The Game.  David: The three year losing streaks ends on Saturday. Ohio State 31 TTUN 10 Blake: Everything leads to Saturday. The Game is here and the Ohio State football program appears to have its edge back….

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Ohio State Football: The Game Returns to Columbus as Red-Hot Buckeyes take on TTUN

November 29, 2024

  The Buckeyes enter the regular season finale with lots of momentum. Ohio State vs. Michigan for the 120th time kicks off Saturday at Noon. The Scarlet and Gray Look to Win Their First Game in The Game Since 2019 The Game is finally here—the No. 2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes against That Team Up North. Two teams are going in opposite directions, although the Maize and Blue have won the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Rounding Into Championship Form; MVP Jim Knowles

Safety Caleb Downs returns punt for Ohio State's first touchdown time since 2014 | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 25, 2024

Ryan Day and Ohio State notched their second Top 5 win of the season over Indiana ahead of The Game against That Team Up North. During Ohio State’s third Top 5 matchup of the season, Buckeye Nation brought the juice. Ohio Stadium was electric from the start. Most fans never sat down until the late fourth quarter. It was the loudest I have heard The Shoe since the 2017 Penn…

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Ohio State Football: TSB Staff Picks vs. Indiana

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith vs. Northwestern | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 22, 2024

Ohio State is set for its third Top 5 matchup of the season against 10-0 Indiana to keep hopes alive for a Big Ten Championship berth. David: The Buckeyes take care of business as Ryan Day picks up his second Top 5 win of the season. Ohio State 34 Indiana 20 Blake: Ohio State is peaking at the right time, and Indiana has been extremely efficient offensively and defensively. The…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Set to Take on Indiana in Top Five Matchup

November 21, 2024

Photo Credit: Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network via Imagn Images The Buckeyes Will Take On The Hoosiers in a Historic Top-Five Clash Saturday in the Shoe Ohio State Welcomes Undefeated Indiana As The Regular Season Nears An End The No. 2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will host the No. 5-ranked Indiana Hoosiers at noon EST Saturday in the Horseshoe. The Buckeyes opened as 11.5-point favorites and are currently favored by 13.5…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Entering Most Important Stretch of Season

Ohio State QB Will Howard and RB Quinshon Judkins | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 18, 2024

Ohio State defeated Northwestern 31-7, moving to 9-1, enters its most important stretch of the season against No. 5 Indiana and Michigan. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Fly the W. Ohio State improved to 9-1 with a 31-7 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field. The Buckeyes started slow offensively and defensively but quickly turned it around in the second quarter. Ryan Day’s team controlled the game from that point forward as Carnell…

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Ohio State Football: TSB Staff Picks vs. Northwestern

November 15, 2024

Ohio State takes on Northwestern at Wrigley Field, so here’s how our team sees the matchup playing out as the Buckeyes look to stay hot. David: The Buckeyes win a great game in Chicago at Wrigley. Ohio State 28 Northwestern 7 Blake: Playing at Wrigley Field is a cool historic opportunity for both programs, however, not strongly encouraged. I think this will be a slower paced game for the Buckeyes…

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Ohio State Heads to Wrigley to take on Northwestern in Final 2024 Road Contest

November 14, 2024

  The No.2 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will travel to Chicago’s Wrigley Field this weekend to battle the Northwestern Wildcats. The Buckeyes come into the game on a three-game winning streak and fresh off of a 45-0 shutout of Purdue in the ‘Shoe. The Wildcats have lost four of their last six, but are coming off an overtime win against Purdue and had a bye week last week. The spread…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Peaking at Right Time in November

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 11, 2024

Ohio State’s shutout win over Purdue propels the Buckeyes through its second November test as it appears to be peaking at the right time. Dear Fellow Buckeyes,  The Silver Bullets last allowed an offensive touchdown in the fourth quarter against Nebraska. Jim Knowles and the defensive staff seem to have figured out their unit, as it’s playing as well as any in the country. If Ohio State continues to stifle…

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