2026 Ohio State football Archives

Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/18: Ohio State vs. Kent State Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) scores a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

September 18, 2026

Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Dan opens the show previewing the matchup against Kent State. Can the Golden Flashes give Ohio State fits? Dan gives his keys to the game and his score prediction. After, Dan recaps the loss to Texas? Who is to blame? Where can Ohio State draw a silver lining from their experience in Austin? Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes Dan SmythOhio State graduate….

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Ohio State’s Identity Has Changed: Ryan Day Must Trust Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin

September 14, 2026

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Ohio State must embrace its offensive identity and trust Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin when the game is on the line. Ohio State’s best player was standing on the sideline when the game was hanging in the balance. Jeremiah Smith had eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown against Texas, and he was the most dangerous player on the field for most of the night. He watched the final…

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Ohio State is Unable to Hold off Texas Comeback and Falls to 1-1

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September 12, 2026

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Ohio State is unable to hold off Texas as Arch Manning and the Longhorns erase a 20-point deficit to beat the Buckeyes 24-23. Ohio State traveled to Austin, Texas, for a prime-time clash of blue bloods. With both teams facing challenging schedules this season, a win here takes pressure off the winner. The Buckeyes came out in the first half and answered the bell. Jay Timmons punched the ball out…

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Ohio State Football Game 1 Preview: Buckeyes Host Ball State in Season Opener

Apr 18, 2026; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State head coach Ryan Day greets fans before the annual spring game at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images | Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

September 4, 2026

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The Ohio State football team kicks off its 2026 season at home against the Ball State Cardinals. Let’s preview the matchup on Saturday. Tomorrow, the Ohio State Buckeyes will open their 2026 season by taking on the Cardinals of Ball State. One of two MAC opponents early in the year, Ball State will serve as an important preparation game for a top-ten matchup in Austin, Texas next week. With that…

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Ohio State Football: 3 Players Poised to Break Out Against Ball State

Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) attempts to catch the ball against Cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) in the first half of the Ohio State football spring game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, April 18, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch

September 1, 2026

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are just days away from their week one matchup against Ball State in Columbus. Here are 3 players who could break out on Saturday. Ryan Day and his staff have been working meticulously behind the scenes for this moment, filling roster holes, adapting the game plan, and assessing how each new addition will fit the team. As week one approaches, the Buckeyes will look to these…

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Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Road to the Playoff Starts With These Three Questions

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 28, 2026

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Ohio State faces its toughest schedule yet in 2026. Here are three critical areas that could define the Buckeyes’ season and playoff hopes. The Buckeyes enter the 2026 season with little margin for error. A grueling schedule, defensive turnover, and questions along the offensive line will test Ohio State’s depth from the opening weeks of the season through the playoff push. With six preseason ranked opponents on the schedule, including…

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Ohio State Football: Freshmen Legend Bey and Jordan Thomas Shed Black Stripes

August 26, 2026

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Ohio State football’s Legend Bey and Jordan Thomas became the sixth and seventh freshmen to shed black stripes in Tuesday’s practice. Freshman phenom Legend Bey has been a standout in Ohio State practice after missing the first two days of fall camp due to a suspension for violating team rules. Bey also missed all of spring due to shoulder surgery. After serving his suspension, Bey returned to practice and has…

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Ohio State Football: Can Linebacker Christian Alliegro Embrace the Pressure?

Christian Alliegro is now squarely in the spotlight | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 20, 2026

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Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro faces the challenge of replacing elite draft picks and leading a defense in his first year with the Buckeyes. When Ohio State played Wisconsin in 2025, a Badgers defender wore an arm cast for most of the game. Somehow, the linebacker was still arguably the most productive player on the field for Wisconsin that day. That player was standout linebacker Christian Alliegro. The Avon, Connecticut…

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Ohio State Football: Julian Sayin Has Become a Different Quarterback This Fall

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) smiles participates in the third day of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

August 20, 2026

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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has elevated every aspect of his game this fall, drawing rave reviews from teammates during fall camp. Julian Sayin already established himself as one of the most efficient quarterbacks in college football during his freshman season. Now, Ohio State’s starting quarterback appears to be entering Year 2 as a much more complete player. That has become one of the defining storylines of the Buckeyes’ fall…

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