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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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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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Ryan Day’s Tenure: The Rarest Win in College Football Isn’t on the Scoreboard

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June 23, 2026
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Getting the internal hire right is harder than any game the Buckeyes have ever played. Ryan Day and Ohio State made it look routine. There is a version of the Ryan Day story that gets told often, and it goes something like this: Ohio State had a good thing going, Urban Meyer stepped away, the program handed the offense to the next man in line, and the machine kept running….

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Ohio State Football: Jim Tressel Set to Join Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor

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June 23, 2026
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When Ohio State opens the 2026 season against Ball State on September 5, the Horseshoe will add a new name to its C-Deck Ring of Honor. Jim Tressel, who coached the Buckeyes from 2001 to 2010, will become just the third coach enshrined in Ohio Stadium history, joining legends Paul Brown and Woody Hayes. He’s also the first addition to the Ring since quarterback Troy Smith was honored in 2014….

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Ohio State Football: Parallels Between 2006 and 2026 Buckeyes Point to Special Season Ahead

June 22, 2026
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Do the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes mirror the 2006 team? Here’s a breakdown of the parallels between the two teams and schedules heading into the fall.  If you’re someone who believes history has a way of echoing itself across different eras of sports, then there may be another intriguing comparison this season. The Ohio State Buckeyes are drawing early parallels to the iconic 2006 football team. That 2006 team delivered…

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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: Which Player Will Earn the Block O Jersey for the 2026 Buckeyes?

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June 16, 2026
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Ohio State’s annual tradition of awarding its coveted Block O jersey to a player will continue this Fall. Here are three likely candidates to receive the honor.  Each year, one Buckeye is fortunate enough to be chosen to wear the Block O jersey number. The tradition, which began in 2020 after the NCAA permitted athletes to wear the number 0, pays homage to former Buckeyes middle guard Bill Willis. As…

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UFL Football: Former Buckeye Steele Chambers, Louisville Kings Win United Bowl Championship

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June 15, 2026
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Former Ohio State linebacker Steele Chambers is a champion after the Louisville Kings won the UFL Championship Game, the United Bowl, 27-20. The United Football League season has come to a close as the Louisville Kings knocked off the defending champion, DC Defenders, by a score of 27-20 in the United Bowl. Both offenses stalled in this one for much of the opening quarter. Defenders’ kicker Matt McCrane finally broke…

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

Ohio State Buckeyes LB coach James Laurinaitis spoke glowingly of an OSU product who's about to cash out in the NFL draft | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
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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