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Ohio State Offense Needs More Than Jeremiah Smith to Win a Championship

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin

September 17, 2026

Ohio State needs more than Jeremiah Smith to win a championship as the Buckeyes address offensive balance, execution, and fourth-quarter struggles. Ohio State controlled the game against Texas for three quarters. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime, carried a 23-3 advantage into the fourth quarter, and appeared positioned to leave Austin with a statement victory. Twenty minutes later, Texas had completed a 21-point comeback. Jeremiah Smith produced throughout the night,…

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Ohio State’s Fourth Quarter Never Had to Matter Until It Did: How Execution Cost the Buckeyes vs. Texas

Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin

September 16, 2026

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Ohio State led Texas by 20 points but failed to execute late, allowing the Longhorns to complete a stunning fourth-quarter comeback. Ohio State never had to lose to Texas. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime, extended the advantage to 23-3 in the third quarter, and had every opportunity to put the Longhorns away. Instead, missed opportunities and poor execution across all three phases let Texas turn a game Ohio State…

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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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5 Things Ohio State Must Figure Out Before Facing Texas From Ryan Day’s Press Conference

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin scoring a rushing touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 8, 2026

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Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. The Buckeyes also found enough to fix before Saturday’s trip to Austin to face Texas. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connected early and often, while Devin McCuin gave the Buckeyes another reliable target. The running game eventually produced explosive plays, but the offensive line struggled early. Ohio State also has to clean up its kickoff return operation after…

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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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Ohio State Football: Isaiah West Reveals How Much Better Bo Jackson Has Become

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs during practice at Highland Park High School in Dallas prior to the College Football Playoff matchup against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Dec. 29, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 19, 2026

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Isaiah West and Bo Jackson are pushing each other in Ohio State’s backfield, as a dynamic duo with championship potential entering 2026. The competition inside Ohio State’s running back room is entering another gear this fall, and Isaiah West believes the Buckeyes have two backs capable of making a major impact. Isaiah West spent the offseason transforming his body and working back from injuries that limited his development early in…

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Ryan Day’s Message at Big Ten Media Days: “We’re Back to What Matters Most”

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches his players 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 / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

July 29, 2026

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At Big Ten Media Days, Ryan Day breaks down Julian Sayin’s development, Jeremiah Smith’s leadership, and Ohio State’s path back to the top. CHICAGO – Ryan Day wasn’t interested in dwelling on last season’s collapse at Big Ten Media Days. He was ready to move forward. ‘We’re back to what matters the most, and that’s playing the game,’ Day said, setting the tone for an Ohio State team ready to trade…

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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin Named Big Ten Preseason Honorees

July 29, 2026

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Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith were given Big Ten Preseason Honors, making Ohio State one of four schools to have multiple honorees. With Big Ten Media Days in full swing, the 2026 preseason honors were released this week, featuring just 12 athletes from seven schools. Ohio State is one of four schools with multiple honorees (OSU, Oregon, Indiana, and Rutgers), as Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin both made the list….

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Ross Bjork on Big Ten’s Involvement Shaping College Football: “We Should Be at the Forefront of All These Conversations”

Ohio State Athletics Director Ross Bjork celebrates the Buckeyes winning the College Football Playoff on January 20, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. | Image Credit: WOSU

July 2, 2026

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Ross Bjork spoke to The Silver Bulletin on the Big Ten’s involvement in shaping college football and how Ohio State is using its voice to lead. The most powerful conference in college athletics is sitting on $1.37 billion in annual revenue and three consecutive national championships. The landscape is shifting faster than it ever has, and the Big Ten Conference is at the center of every conversation. Revenue sharing, NIL…

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Saturday Cadence: Full College Football Playoff Bracket & National Championship Predictions

The National Championship Trophy at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL. | Image Credit: College Football Playoff Media

December 19, 2025

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Ohio State and Indiana on a Collision Course: Blake Biscardi’s Full College Football Playoff Bracket Prediction The College Football Playoff has expanded, but the margins are still razor-thin. Championships still come down to matchups, execution, and who can withstand pressure. After breaking down the bracket, the path to the national title runs through the Big Ten, and it ends with a familiar rematch. First Round: Oklahoma over Alabama The Sooners…

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