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Ohio State vs. Illinois: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes and Fighting Illini

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 25, 2026

The Silver Bulletin staff makes predictions for Ohio State vs. Illinois as both teams open Big Ten conference play. Ohio State and Illinois met again to battle for the Illibuck. Wide receiver talent will be on full display in Columbus as Collin Dixon comes to town and shares a field with Jeremiah Smith. Which WR has the better day? The Silver Bulletin’s staff shares their game predictions for the Buckeyes…

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Ohio State Football: Young Defenders Ready for Bigger Roles as Big Ten Play Begins

Ohio State linebacker Riley Pettijohn |Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 24, 2026

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Is Ohio State expanding the roles of young defenders Jay Timmons, Khary Wilder, Riley Pettijohn, and T.J. Alford as Big Ten play begins? Ohio State has spent the first three games of the season learning what its young defensive players can handle. Jay Timmons has earned a starting role. Khary Wilder has carved out a place in third-down situations. Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford have shown the athleticism and playmaking…

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Ohio State Opens Big Ten Campaign As They Welcome Illinois to The Shoe

September 24, 2026

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Ohio State kicks off its 2026 Big Ten slate Saturday afternoon in the Shoe against Illinois, looking to build momentum ahead of a tough schedule. The No. 7-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes are preparing for their fourth game of the season as they host the Illinois Fighting Illini this Saturday at noon in the Horseshoe. Both teams are coming off week three wins, are 2-1 through non-conference play, and are looking…

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Ohio State’s Execution Problems by the Numbers as Ryan Day Demands Better Situational Football

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) leaves the field following the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026. Ohio State won 59-3. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co

September 23, 2026

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Ryan Day explains Ohio State’s third-down, red-zone, and short-yardage struggles, revealing offensive issues that extend beyond quarterback Julian Sayin. Ohio State enters Big Ten play with questions at third down, in the red zone, and in short-yardage situations. The Buckeyes are 12-of-33 (36.4%) on third down and 12-of-17 (70.6% touchdown scoring rate) in the red zone through three games. The numbers point to an offensive issue beyond Julian Sayin’s rare…

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Ryan Day Challenges Ohio State Running Backs to “Run Angry” as Run Game Seeks Consistency

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) celebrates a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026. Ohio State won 59-3. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co

September 22, 2026

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Ryan Day challenges Ohio State’s running backs to run angry as execution, physicality, and short-yardage struggles remain key concerns. Ohio State’s running game enters Big Ten play with an emphasis on physicality, execution, and maximizing opportunities at the line of scrimmage. Ryan Day said Tuesday that the Buckeyes missed opportunities against Kent State, including several runs that developed behind open blocking lanes. The issue emerged at the second level, where…

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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

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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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