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NFL to Columbus Pipeline: Arthur Smith Tabbed as Ohio State’s New Offensive Coordinator

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January 25, 2026
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Ohio State hires Arthur Smith to be the next play caller for the Buckeyes. The toughness and ground game are where he will focus first. The last time Ohio State dipped into the professional ranks for a key staff addition, it landed Matt Patricia, and that move has already paid dividends as the Buckeyes’ defense took a major step forward under his NFL-honed leadership. Now, Ohio State is hoping for…

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James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
January 23, 2026
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“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Transfer Portal News: Ohio State Portal Pickup Grades By Position

Kyle Parker 12 reaches for a pass as Bruins defender Croix Stewart 22 as the LSU Tigers take on UCLA at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge, LA. Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024. | SCOTT CLAUSE/USA TODAY Network / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
January 19, 2026
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Ohio State closed the transfer portal window strongly by additions led by Kyle Parker, Qua Russaw, James Smith, and Connor Hawkins. Ohio State football entered the transfer portal period with clear needs after losing key players, and the Buckeyes did exactly what top programs are supposed to do. They identified roster holes, added experienced talent, and reloaded quickly. This cycle also showed a clear shift in strategy, as Ohio State…

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BOOM! Ohio State Lands UCF Transfer DT John Walker

January 6, 2026
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Ohio State picked up a big addition in the transfer portal today as it was announced that UCF transfer DT John Walker would be joining the Buckeyes. Walker was a target of Ohio State out of high school, but the Florida native ultimately chose UCF. Now, three years later, he will be a Buckeye. BREAKING: UCF transfer DL John Walker has Committed to Ohio State, he tells @On3Sports He’s totaled…

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Cotton Bowl Week: Media and Coverage Recap as Miami beats Ohio State 24-14

Cotton Bowl field at AT&T Stadium | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
January 4, 2026
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The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi was on-site in Texas, covering the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami. Here’s a recap of the week. Miami defeated Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl. This was a quarterfinal matchup of the College Football Playoff, with the winner advancing to play Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Here is a recap of all of the on-site coverage throughout the week, ranging from…

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Ohio State Football: Beat Michigan or Win the National Championship?

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in the Cotton Bowl against Miami | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
January 3, 2026
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Without using “both,” Ohio State can now answer a fabled question: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? For years, a question has circulated throughout Buckeye Nation and the Ohio State football program: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? The last two seasons have ended with one or the other being accomplished, but not both. 2022 was the first opportunity for the Buckeyes to…

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Miami Sets Tone Early, Controls the Trenches in Cotton Bowl Win Over Ohio State

Ohio State center Carson Hinzman giving postgame remarks following Ohio State's Cotton Bowl loss to Miami
January 1, 2026
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Ohio State falls to 0-3 in College Football Playoff games on New Year’s Eve, losing to Miami 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl.  This game was decided long before the fourth quarter. It was decided early at the line of scrimmage, where Miami took control and never fully let it go. From the opening series, the Hurricanes dictated the flow on both sides of the ball. Ohio State managed just nine…

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TSB Staff Picks: Ohio State and Miami Battle in Cotton Bowl CFP Quarterfinal

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December 31, 2025
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No. 2 Ohio State and No. 10 Miami are set to battle in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal of the College Football Playoff in Arlington. There are storylines galore between Ohio State and Miami. From the 2002 National Championship Game to poaching Jeremiah Smith, Brandon Inniss, and Kenyatta Jackson, these two teams have antimocity, admittedly, mainly from the Miami side. Now, the Buckeyes and Hurricanes battle in the Cotton Bowl quarterfinal…

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Buckeyes and Hurricanes Set To Clash in Dallas at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic

December 31, 2025
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Buckeyes and Hurricanes Set To Clash in Dallas at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic The No.2-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) are set to take on the No.10 Miami Hurricanes (11-2) in the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic as part of the College Football Playoff quarterfinals. This is the third-straight year the Buckeyes have found themselves in Dallas, and we all remember what happened last season against the Texas Longhorns. The Buckeyes…

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Cotton Bowl: Ryan Day Talks Leadership, Culture, and People Ahead of CFP Quarterfinal

Ryan Day at Media Day ahead of Cotton Bowl vs Miami | Image Credit: Cotton Bowl Classic Media
December 29, 2025
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Ryan Day reflects on leadership, culture, and Ohio State’s foundation as the Buckeyes prepare to face Miami in the Cotton Bowl in Arlington. ARLINGTON, Texas – When Ryan Day talks about leadership, he starts with people. I spoke to Ohio State’s head coach at Cotton Bowl Media Day, and it was one of the richest conversations I’ve ever had as I listened like a student.  Day reflected on the lessons that…

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