It is never too early to begin looking ahead to next year in college football. As we turn the page to 2022, here are some way-too-early College Football Playoff contenders: The wild 2021 season has come to a close, with the SEC crowning another champion last night in Indy. Lucas Oil has been the second home of the Ohio State football team as of late. It’s time to focus forward…
Ryan Day has made moves quickly and swiftly this offseason, and now the Buckeyes are set to add another piece to their 2022 squad as Justin Frye will be the Ohio State offensive line coach. Ohio State is hiring UCLA OC/OLine coach Justin Frye, per sources. — Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 10, 2022 Frye will replace Greg Studrawa, who was fired by Ohio State amid a lackluster 2021 after six…
After six up-and-down seasons in Columbus, it was reported on Thursday that offensive line coach Greg Studrawa would not return to Ohio State for the 2022 season. BREAKING: Ohio State offensive line coach Greg Studrawa will not return to the Buckeyes. https://t.co/iXEApjhvMQ — Austin Ward (@AWardSports) January 6, 2022 Ohio State’s season featured significant inconsistency along the offensive line, in part due to the Buckeyes starting four natural tackles along…
Jim Knowles will bring one of his stalwarts with him. After recording 37 tackles and an interception, safety Tanner McCalister has announced he will follow his defensive coordinator and transfer to Ohio State. Already Written! Excited to begin this new journey with @OhioStateFB let’s go ! #Committed pic.twitter.com/D3Xr3DSskM — Tanner McCalister (@McCalister_Dos2) January 5, 2022 During his four years at Oklahoma State, McCalister notched 119 tackes, 11 passes defensed, and…
Would Jameson Williams be the 4th best receiver on Ohio State’s roster? The question that has divided half the fan base needs to be addressed. Before I dive deep into this rabbit hole I want to throw a disclaimer out that I know this article will likely trigger some fans. The Jameson Williams debate has become a highly sensitive topic, but I felt as if this was a good time…
Buckeyes Put 2022 on Notice in Rose Bowl The Ohio State football team finished the 2021 season in grand fashion in Pasadena. This Rose Bowl victory will surge the Buckeyes into 2022. Anyone else still out of breath after watching the offensive explosion in Pasadena Saturday night? The Rose Bowl between the Ohio State football team and Utah Utes was an epic, back-and-forth contest for the ages. The Buckeyes put…
If you’re anything like me, I’m sure you’re still emotionally recovering from the Rose Bowl that took over the NY6 weekend with all its fireworks. Jaxon Smith-Njigba shattered a number of records on his way to a 347 yard (FBS bowl record) and three touchdown performance. Somewhat overlooked was CJ Stroud’s performance, amassing 572 yards passing (OSU single game record) and six touchdowns. The offense was spectacular in every sense…
Following Ohio State’s Rose Bowl victory over Utah, it was reported that Ohio State safeties coach/special teams coordinator Matt Barnes would be leaving to become the new defensive coordinator at Memphis. Now, the news has been made official. ??????? ?? ???????, ????? ??????!@RSilverfield adds Matt Barnes as @MemphisFB defensive coordinator. ? https://t.co/xADt4WJh4F#GTG | #ALLIN pic.twitter.com/6O4IoMM6Xg — Memphis Football (@MemphisFB) January 3, 2022 Due to the addition of Jim Knowles as…
There’s no doubt about it: the Rose Bowl is not where the Buckeyes expected to be nor wanted to be at the end of the year. Nonetheless, it’s still the Rose Bowl and there is still plenty to improve upon and play for. The overwhelming amount of attention will of course be on the defense, namely against the run as Utah prides itself on having a physical ground game, something…
The Rose Bowl- or as the legendary Keith Jackson called it “The Granddaddy of Them All”- is just a few days away. Despite arguably being the most prestigious bowl destination outside the College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes will be missing many key veterans. Ryan Day said in addition to Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Haskell Garrett and Nicholas Petit-Frere will not play in the Rose Bowl for Ohio State. — Patrick…