Matt Patricia is coaching from a different space at Ohio State, embracing a relational philosophy and embodying Woody Hayes’ mantra: You Win With People. Matt Patricia has coached on some of football’s biggest stages, but inside Ohio State’s football facility, the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator sounds far more invested in people than pedigree. I spoke to the Buckeye defensive coordinator about his time so far in Columbus and how he’s evolved…
Ohio State Basketball: Mobley Propels Short-Handed Buckeyes Over Penn State 84-78
Ohio State gets back in the win column against Penn State at home, beating the Nittany Lions 84-78, propelled by John Mobley’s 25 points. Coming off emotional loss in Ann Arbor, Ohio State looked to reclaim momentum as it embarks on its journey to the tourney. Both Christoph Tilly and Gabe Cupps were ruled out after sustaining injuries in practice over the weekend, leaving the Buckeyes short-handed, particularly down low….
NFL to Columbus Pipeline: Arthur Smith Tabbed as Ohio State’s New Offensive Coordinator
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…
Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Show Fight But Fall Short in Ann Arbor 74-62
Wolverines come out of Ann Arbor with the rivalry win, but the Buckeyes put on a great showing as underdogs by more than 16 points on the road. The Buckeyes made the trip up north to Ann Arbor on Friday night for an 8 pm tip, with a chance to shock the country and make their bid for an NCAA Tournament appearance much easier. When the tip-off happened, Ohio State…
James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room
“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…
Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Look To Leave Ann Arbor Friday Night With An Upset
Jake Diebler and his troops look to take a 1-0 series lead in Ann Arbor against the third-ranked Wolverines. Can they get it done? Let’s look at the ways they can pull off the upset. This Friday is the biggest game on the Buckeyes’ schedule so far, with a trip up to Ann Arbor looming and a hungry Wolverines team looking to re-establish themselves as the top dogs in the…
Ohio State Basketball: Mid-Season Roundup and Tournament Hopes
The Buckeyes’ season has flown by so far, and we are already seven games into the Big Ten Conference schedule. Let’s evaluate Ohio State at the midway point and discuss NCAA Tournament hopes. Ohio State is 13-5 and 5-3 in the Big Ten after overcoming an overtime thriller against Minnesota Tuesday Evening. The Big Ten has been one of the most competitive conferences in all of basketball, with the disadvantage…
Ohio State Basketball: Buckeyes Surge Past Gophers in Overtime Thriller 82-74
Ohio State is putting together a January winning streak, surging in overtime past Minnesota 82-74 in front of a home crowd. The Buckeyes sought to maintain momentum against Minnesota, following a rather emotional win against UCLA the previous Saturday. John Mobley Jr appeared to have the same mindset as he once again opened scoring with a three to start the contest. Ohio State stormed to an early 10-0 lead as…
Saturday Cadence: Indiana Wins National Championship, Completes 16-0 Season
The Indiana Hoosiers are College Football’s 2025-26 National Champions, capping a historic 16-0 season with a 27-21 win over Miami. On Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium, Indiana defeated Miami 27-21 to win the College Football Playoff National Championship, completing a perfect 16-0 season, and claiming the first national title in program history. Indiana dictated the game from the opening drive. The Hoosiers managed tempo, won field position, and forced…
Transfer Portal News: Ohio State Portal Pickup Grades By Position
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…