Ohio State Football: These Buckeyes are Poised to Breakout in 2026

Ohio State DL Kenyatta Jackson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
March 17, 2026

Spring practice is underway for the Ohio State football team, and many returning pieces are preparing to take on the challenge of replacing the talent lost to the NFL Draft. The first week of spring practice has come to a close, and many Buckeyes are gearing up to take over this season. Returning stars such as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Jaylen McClain will look to pick up right where…

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Ohio State Spring Football Day 2: Julian Sayin Sets Tone, Legend Bey’s Versatility, and Breakout Candidate to Watch

Ryan Day at the second Ohio State Spring Football Practice
March 12, 2026

Julian Sayin set the tone on Day 2 of Ohio State’s spring football practice. Legend Bey showcased his versatility, and Kenyatta Jackson helped set the standard. Day 2 of Spring practice is in the books for Ohio State, and the Buckeyes are bringing the juice early. Ryan Day addressed the team after stretches, and Julian Sayin followed up with a fiery soundbite that you had to be present for –…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Inside Ohio State’s First Day of Spring Practice as 2026 Season Begins

Ohio State opens Spring Practice on March 10, 2026 | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Football/Department of Athletics
March 10, 2026

Buckeye State of the Union: Take an inside look as Ohio State took the field for the first time this spring, followed by a recap of Ryan Day’s remarks. Ohio State opened spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, officially beginning the 2026 season with 51 new faces on the roster following major NFL departures and transfer portal movement. In this first Buckeye State of the Union of the…

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Ohio State Football: What to Watch for in Spring Football for the Buckeyes

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in the Cotton Bowl against Miami | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
March 9, 2026

Ohio State opens Spring ball on Tuesday, turning the page to the 2026 season with transfer portal and recruiting additions as well as key returnees. The 2025 season did not end on a good note for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as they lost their final two games: the Big Ten Championship, 13-10, to Indiana, and the Cotton Bowl Classic against Miami. The Buckeyes also found themselves in the midst of…

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Buckeyes in the UFL: Former Ohio State Football Players Suiting Up This Spring

Image Credit: Columbus Aviators/UFL
March 8, 2026

The UFL season is right around the corner, and these former Buckeyes will be suiting up for the 8-team league in its second season.  Ohio will receive a team in the UFL this Spring, led by native son Ted Ginn Jr. The former Ohio State Buckeye is the head coach of the Columbus Aviators. Head Coach Ted Ginn Jr.  Former Buckeye great Ted Ginn Jr will return to Columbus, this…

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Transformation of Sonny Styles: How a Safety Became the Most Athletic Linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
March 4, 2026

At Ohio State, Sonny Styles transformed from a position-switch player into an elite NFL Draft prospect after a record-setting Combine. Sonny Styles grabbed the attention of the sports world at the NFL Combine, following a historic performance. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he exploded through testing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leaving scouts and analysts buzzing. But according to Ohio State linebackers…

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NFL Combine: Former Ohio State Buckeyes Chase Pro Dreams in Indianapolis

Ohio State football players Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles at the second Fall Kickoff: An Invitation to Jesus | Image Credit: Sean Moreno Photophrahy @seanmorenophotography
February 26, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the NFL Combine, taking the next step toward their dream of playing in the league. Here are the dates and times to watch their workouts.  Each spring, the NFL Combine transforms Indianapolis into a proving ground where college football’s elite showcase their speed, strength, and skill before pro scouts and coaches. As usual, the Ohio State Buckeyes are well represented. This year, eleven Buckeyes…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Lock Up Matt Patricia with Extension After Historic Defensive Season

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
February 23, 2026

Matt Patricia built one of the best defenses in the country in his first season in Columbus. Now, he’ll get a chance to build on it. Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia, has agreed to a contract extension with the Buckeyes, according to the Columbus Dispatch’s Joey Kaufman, with terms of the deal remaining undisclosed. The news comes after a historically dominant defensive season that made Patricia one of the…

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Future of College Football: Conference Challenges and 16-Team Playoff Expansion

February 23, 2026

The 12-team College Football Playoff is going to expand, but which number is the sweet spot for College Football: 16 or 24? College football is constantly changing as all conferences are moving to nine-game schedules in 2026. With the potential loss of future big-time regular-season non-conference matchups such as the home-and-home series between Alabama and Ohio State in 2027 and 2028. With the College Football Playoff likely expanding again by…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes to Face Five Tough Tests in 2026

January 28, 2026

Ohio State’s 2026 schedule has officially been released, and the Buckeyes are staring down one of the toughest slates in the Big Ten. Not only do they have a high-profile non-conference road trip to Texas in Week 2, but their conference road schedule is also brutal, featuring trips to Iowa, USC, Nebraska, and, most notably, an October 17th showdown against the defending National Champion Indiana Hoosiers. Fortunately for Ohio State,…

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