Buckeye State of the Union: Spring Game Expectations and What We Learned from Ryan Day

Ohio State scoreboard inside The Horseshoe | Image Credit: Ashton Stepter, Founder + Creative Director of ASP & Co. in St. Petersburg, FL. @theashtonstepter
April 13, 2026

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Monday in his final availability before Saturday’s Spring Game. He gave insights into the format and who might be on the field for the Buckeyes.  Ryan Day opened his press conference outlining the format for Ohio State’s Spring Game, which he expects to be in front of a “great crowd” in the Horseshoe. There are bright spots for the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Open Practice Takeaways; Ryan Day’s Ohio State Spring Football Updates

Ohio State football team huddle at spring practice | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
April 6, 2026

Buckeye State of the Union: Blake Biscardi is joined by Dillon Davis to discuss the latest updates, injuries, and standouts as Ohio State moves through spring football practice.  Buckeye State of the Union presented by Hoggy’s BBQ & Catering: The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi is joined by the Delaware Gazette’s Dillon Davis, following Ryan Day’s press conference on Monday, April 6, 2026. Biscardi and Davis unpack Coach Day’s remarks and…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Brock Boyd & Earl Little Stock Rising; Ohio State Football Updates

March 31, 2026

Buckeye State of the Union: The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi reports from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center following Ryan Day’s press conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi highlights two Buckeyes who lost their black stripes after Ohio State’s sixth spring football practice, discusses defensive standouts Earl Little Jr. and Jay Timmons, how Brock Boyd & Chris Henry Jr. can impact the wide receiver room, and…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Inside Ohio State’s First Day of Spring Practice as 2026 Season Begins

Ohio State opens Spring Practice on March 10, 2026 | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Football/Department of Athletics
March 10, 2026

Buckeye State of the Union: Take an inside look as Ohio State took the field for the first time this spring, followed by a recap of Ryan Day’s remarks. Ohio State opened spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, officially beginning the 2026 season with 51 new faces on the roster following major NFL departures and transfer portal movement. In this first Buckeye State of the Union of the…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Must Answer Late-Game Questions as Wisconsin Arrives

Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
February 16, 2026

Jake Diebler addresses Ohio State’s late-game struggles, Amare Bynum’s emergence, and John Mobley Jr.’s absence ahead of a crucial Wisconsin matchup at the Schottenstein Center. Jake Diebler didn’t hide from the final 10 minutes against Virginia, which revealed problems that need to be fixed before Wisconsin arrives at the Schottenstein Center. Ohio State’s issues follow a recurring theme of lack of execution in crunch time. Those remarks have been a…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Looks to Reset and Respond Against USC

February 10, 2026

Ohio State doesn’t have the luxury of lingering after a rivalry loss, and Jake Diebler doesn’t want it that way anyway as USC visits Columbus. With USC coming to the Schottenstein Center on Wednesday night, the Buckeyes find themselves back in a familiar spot this season: responding. Ohio State has not dropped back-to-back games all year, a reflection of what Diebler continues to emphasize as a resilient, mature group that…

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Ohio State Football: Beat Michigan or Win the National Championship?

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in the Cotton Bowl against Miami | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
January 3, 2026

Without using “both,” Ohio State can now answer a fabled question: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? For years, a question has circulated throughout Buckeye Nation and the Ohio State football program: Would you rather beat Michigan or win the National Championship? The last two seasons have ended with one or the other being accomplished, but not both. 2022 was the first opportunity for the Buckeyes to…

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Ohio State Enters CFP With an Edge | Cotton Bowl Offensive Press Conference Recap vs Miami

December 22, 2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and four offensive players met with the media to discuss the Cotton Bowl matchup against Miami. Ohio State is locked in for the College Football Playoff, and the message from the Cotton Bowl press conference was clear: this team is motivated, focused, and ready to write its own story. Blake Biscardi of The Silver Bulletin and Saturday Cadence joins Stephen Leonard from Buckeye Backers…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ryan Day Reacts to The Game, Communication Issue, Julian Sayin’s Command

December 2, 2025

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day broke down the win over Michigan, Julian Sayin’s growth, and the Buckeyes’ mindset entering Indianapolis for the Big Ten Championship against Indiana. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 27-9 win over Michigan, offering a detailed look at how his team handled The Game, why their mindset matters more than ever, and what the program expects heading into…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ryan Day Sets the Tone for Michigan Week

Ryan Day met with the media ahead of The Game between Ohio State and Michigan
November 25, 2025

Ryan Day sets the tone for Michigan Week with key updates, mindset focus, defensive priorities, and why Ohio State feels ready for The Game. Ohio State entered Michigan Week with clarity, urgency, and a laser-focused mindset. Ryan Day met with the media and delivered one of his most intentional press conferences of the season, outlining where the Buckeyes stand mentally and physically heading into the most important game on the…

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