This defensive struggles for Ohio State have been well chronicled the past two seasons. The Buckeyes gave up a combined 97 points in their final two games of 2021, a historically abysmal performance. In many of the biggest games, the Buckeye defense has been out-schemed and out played to the point where even historically prolific offenses couldn’t keep up with the pace. Ryan Day was famously outwardly disgusted with such…
BOOM! Four-Star Runningback Mark Fletcher Commits to Ohio State!
The Buckeyes have officially netted their first Runningback commitment in the 2023 cycle when Mark Fletcher made announcement today via Twitter. The Buckeyes now hold seven verbal commitments in the 2023 class. With the addition of Fletcher the Buckeyes now hold the number one class in the Big Ten by the 247 composite. Fletcher is ranked as a top 10 RB in the country and is ranked as the No.153…
Ohio State Guard Meechie Johnson Enters Transfer Portal
Meechie Johnson has officially entered the transfer portal and will test the college basketball market. He does so after spending just two years with the Ohio State program after entering as an early enrollee in 2020. Johnson elected to forgo his senior year at Garfield Heights High School, near Cleveland, to enroll early at Ohio State. He saw action in 17 games during the 2020-21 campaign and made his debut…
Ryan Day Well Positioned to Win First National Championship
Ryan Day’s career is off to an incredible start in Columbus. He is well positioned to lead his Ohio State Buckeyes to his first National Championship in 2022. The Ohio State football program is one of the most storied and sustainable in the sport’s history. The Buckeyes have been known for their power run game and excellent defense in their nearly 130-year existence. But that all began to change in…
2024 Tennessee Four-Star Linebacker Edwin Spillman Talks Ohio State Offer
The talk of this week surrounding Ohio State football has been the versatility of Jim Knowles new defense. With returning Heisman finalist quarterback CJ Stroud praising the unique looks they’ve been receiving from the defense in practice, the new defense is certainly bringing the hype early on. Ohio State’s past struggles on the defensive side of the ball means that Knowles has lots of work to do not only on…
Former Ohio State Quarterback Dwayne Haskins Leaves Lasting Legacy on Program
Earlier today, the football community was saddened and stunned due to the tragic loss of former Ohio State, Washington, and Pittsburgh quarterback Dwayne Haskins. Haskins, reportedly involved in a highway accident in which he was hit by a car after suffering mechanical issues, passed away at the age of 24. The legacy that Haskins leaves on the Ohio State football program is unmatched. Previously to Haskins’ arrival, the Buckeyes used…
Bunch of Nuts Podcast 4/8: Mental Health Series Part 2
Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! On this episode we continue with our two part mental health series for athletes. Blake joins us again this episode to give his point of view on mental health and how it relates to Ohio State athletics. Cass breaks down a case study of mental health during games. Meanwhile, Dan discusses the DJ Carton case study from a few…
Bullet Points: Aftermath Of Major Recruiting Weekend For The Buckeyes
The Buckeyes just concluded the biggest recruiting weekend of the off-season so far. The Buckeyes staff and program played host to just over 25 recruits across the country, including a number of five-stars who made their way to Columbus. In fact, the whole South Florida Express 7on7 squad attended the star filled weekend. The roster consists of five-star WR’s Carnell Tate and Brandon Innis as well as four-star athletes Mark…
BOOM! Four-Star Ohio Safety Malik Hartford Commits to Ohio State!
Ohio State officially added its sixth commitment to the 2023 class when Malik Hartford made it official today. The 6-foot-3, 175-pound Safety is a top-100 player nationally, and was considered to be a “can’t miss” target for the Buckeyes in the 2023 cycle. Hartford is also ranked as the second highest recruit in the state of Ohio. H⭕️ME‼️ pic.twitter.com/EdO4KvlNwB — Malik Hartford🤴🏽 (@MalikHartford) April 6, 2022 Coming off the heels…
Gee Scott Jr’s TE Journey
Once a highly touted 4-star prospect and top 10 at his position (WR), Gee Scott Jr found himself lost in the wide receiver shuffle, coming into a room that would include Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Julian Fleming. This is nothing new to the Buckeyes as Jameson Williams famously had the same issue and ended up becoming perhaps the best deep threat in the country while at Alabama,…