The legend of Jeremiah Smith grows with every game he plays, so let’s take a look at where his numbers rank amongst the greats. Jeremiah Smith is known around the country as the best wide receiver, and to many, the best player in all of college football. He backs it up every week, from his crazy numbers to his highlight-reel catches. It seems like every week, he does the unthinkable,…
Lorenzo Styles was a star on defense and special teams, returning a kickoff for a touchdown as Ohio State beat UCLA 48-10. A beautiful 60-degree night in “The Shoe” in mid-November ended with the Buckeyes moving to 10-0 on the season. With basketball legends in attendance to honor Jerry Lucas, the Bruins were no match for Ohio State as new Buckeye stars emerged in the blowout victory. James Peoples James…
Big Ten expansion brings a traditional Rose Bowl matchup to the Horseshoe in Columbus as Ohio State takes on UCLA under the lights. Ohio State continues getting into high gear with a mid-November clash against the up-and-down UCLA Bruins. UCLA will be without starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava due to a concussion. His absence will make life more difficult for the Bruins against an already swarming Ohio State defense. The Silver…
The Ohio State Buckeyes are back at home and under the lights as they will host a struggling UCLA Bruins side. The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are back at home for a two-game home stand that will be the last two times that the team plays in the Shoe in the regular season, and probably the year. Similar to the last few weeks, the Scarlet and Gray will face a…
Ohio State dominated another opponent as Purdue fell prey to the Buckeyes’ crushing defense and Swiss Army Knife offense 34-10. The skies were gray, the air was crisp, and November Big Ten football was in full swing. Despite the gloomy weather, the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes shone bright on Saturday, taking care of business on the road with a commanding 34-10 win over the Purdue Boilermakers. Here’s who and…
Another Big Ten road trip takes No. 1 Ohio State to West Lafayette for a matchup against the Purdue Boilermakers. Historically, Ross-Ade Stadium is kind to the home team when the Buckeyes come to town. Ohio State is actually below .500 (4-5) in West Lafayette this century. Ryan Day’s team is ready to flip the script on Saturday as the No. 1-ranked Buckeyes enter as a well-oiled machine. Defensively, Matt…
The top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are back on the road this week as they face the Purdue Boilermakers, who are winless in Big Ten play. The Ohio State Buckeyes opened up as the number one team in the first College Football Playoff rankings that were announced Tuesday night. The scarlet and gray have been the top team in the country for most of the season, and this will remain the…
Two Minute Drill: Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, & Buckeyes Talk Purdue, Team Success, & Matt Patricia’s Relational Coaching Style. Blake Biscardi is joined again by Stephen Leonard from @BuckeyeBackersPodcast to recap Ohio State’s lightning round availability featuring Ryan Day, Julian Sayin, Kayden McDonald, Jermaine Matthews, Bennett Christian, and more. Julian Sayin on Ryan Day: “He’s an elite quarterback coach and a big reason why I wanted to come here. Whenever…
Ryan Day emphasized growth, consistency, and composure as Ohio State enters November. The Buckeyes’ coach praised Julian Sayin’s maturity and unselfish leadership while reminding his team that “we haven’t accomplished anything yet.” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 35-14 win over Penn State, delivering a clear message: the job isn’t finished. “We haven’t accomplished anything. We have a lot of growth in front…
Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Encouraging Sign for Michigan; Penn State Recap; and CFP Rankings Predictions Ryan Day addressed the media today at Noon following Ohio State’s victory over Penn State. Coach Day also looked ahead at this week’s matchup against Purdue. Ryan Day on Ohio State efficiency: “We have to be able to execute efficiently for a whole game. We can’t have a bad play. We’re not…