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Ohio State Football: Four Buckeyes Shine Against Tough, Gritty Illinois Team in 34–16 Victory

Ohio State RB CJ Donaldson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 13, 2025
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Ohio State beat Illinois 34-16 behind another stellar defensive performance, forcing three turnovers as the Buckeyes improve to 6-0. Playing in Champaign is historically always tough for the Buckeyes. Games there tend to get tricky, as the Illini typically play hard against Ohio State. However, the Illi-Buck trophy stays in Columbus once again. These four Buckeyes stood out in the 34–16 victory. CJ Donaldson CJ Donaldson continues to be the…

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TSB Staff Picks: No. 1 Ohio State and No. 17 Illinois Square off in Champaign

Ryan Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 11, 2025
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Julian Sayin and Ohio State face a second tricky road test in Champaign against a feisty Illinois squad playing with history on its side. Another road test for Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes as they take on Illinois in Champaign. This is a Top-20 matchup as Ohio State looks to continue its dominance. Illinois, on the other hand, seeks its signature win to vault into the thick of the Big…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Travel to Champaign to Battle Fighting Illini

Ohio State defensive back Davison Igbinosun | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 10, 2025
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The top-ranked Buckeyes are back on the road as they travel to Champaign to take on the 17th-ranked Fighting Illini for the Illibuck trophy. The world-famous Ohio State Buckeyes remain at number one for another week and will travel west for a matchup with the 17th-ranked Illinois Fighting Illini. Both teams are full of talent, but this game could’ve been a more hyped-up game had Illinois not gotten blown out…

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Hometown Kid on the Big Stage: Will Smith Jr Making His Impact Known with Buckeyes

October 10, 2025
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Ohio State defensive lineman Will Smith, a hometown kid, is morphing into a key contributor for the Buckeyes so far this season.  Will Smith Jr was born and raised a little under 20 minutes away from Ohio Stadium and the campus of The Ohio State University. His dad, Will Smith Sr, helped bring home the 2002 National Championship for the Buckeyes as a defensive lineman. Twenty-three years later, his son…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State’s Defense Dominates as Passing Attack Shines in 42-3 Win over Minnesota

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and linebacker Sonny Style following a win over Minnesota | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 7, 2025
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Ohio State dominated Minnesota 42–3 in Week 7 behind a historic defense and breakout passing performance from Julian Sayin and Carnell Tate. The Buckeyes remain unbeaten as they prepare for a ranked road showdown against Illinois. Welcome to the Week 7 Buckeye State of the Union address. Ohio State continued its dominant 2025 campaign with a resounding 42-3 victory over Minnesota on Saturday night. The Buckeyes imposed their will from…

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Ohio State Football: 4 Offensive Players Shine as Buckeyes Beat Gophers 42–3

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith catches a touchdown against Minnesota | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 6, 2025
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Four offensive players shine for the Buckeyes as Ohio State exploded to beat Minnesota 42-3. Let’s highlight their performances. In front of more than 105,000 fans, the Buckeye defense came out as advertised, completely shutting down the Minnesota offense. However, it was the offense that stole the show in the 42-3 win over the Gophers. The Buckeyes totaled 476 yards of offense, and even Lincoln Kienholz found the end zone….

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes on Cruise Control Against Minnesota, Improve to 5-0

October 6, 2025
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Ohio State dominated Minnesota in front of a home crowd to improve to 5-0 on the season and remain the No. 1 ranked team in the country. Ohio State didn’t just win, it detonated. The offense finally opened the throttle and rolled from the second quarter on, with the vertical game stretching Minnesota and the run game setting the tone. Bo Jackson is officially RB1, and it showed in the…

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TSB Staff Picks: Ohio State vs. Minnesota Under the Lights

Sep 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) lines up on defense during the first quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
October 4, 2025
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The Ohio State Buckeyes return home for another prime time matchup against conference foe Minnesota in what should be a defensive battle.  Ryan Day’s team is ready for another conference collision has PJ Fleck’s Minnesota Golden Gophers come to Columbus for a rare night game at The Shoe. This game has the billing of a defensive slugfest. However, Ohio State’s offense should eventually break through the Gopher armor. Let’s check…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Return Home For Another Night Game, Host Minnesota

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith catches a touchdown against Washington | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 3, 2025
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The Ohio State Buckeyes return home this weekend for another night game as they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers in primetime. The No. 1-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes will head back to Columbus this weekend as they host the Minnesota Golden Gophers at 7:30pm under the lights in the Horseshoe. Both teams have played just one conference game and are looking to build on momentum from the week before. Ohio State…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Defense Shuts Down High-Powered Washington Offense

Ohio State defensive linemen celebrate against Washington | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 30, 2025
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Ohio State held Washington’s 55-point offense to just six in a statement win, showing why the Buckeye defense is the nation’s best. Ohio State traveled to Husky Stadium and walked away with a commanding 24-6 victory over Washington. This matchup was circled as one of the Buckeyes’ biggest tests of the season, and Ryan Day’s team delivered in impressive fashion. Husky Stadium is often described as one of the most…

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