Buckeye State of the Union: Abysmal Offensive Plan, Rushing Battle Fixation Lead to Worst Rivalry Loss

Ohio State captains and Ryan ahead of The Game | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 1, 2024

Michigan upsets Ohio State in The Game in one of the biggest upsets in series history, leaving the Buckeyes stunned and confused about the future. Winning the rushing battle has become Ohio State’s latest obsession, as the Buckeyes have failed to accomplish it in each of the last four meetings against Michigan. While it’s true that the team that runs for more yards historically wins The Game, it’s become a…

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Ohio State Football: TSB Staff Picks vs. That Team Up North

Ohio State QB Will Howard scores touchdown against Indiana | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 29, 2024

Focused Ohio State looks to end a three game losing streak to That Team Up North for a chance to play in the Big Ten Championship. Our staff predicts the 120th edition of The Game.  David: The three year losing streaks ends on Saturday. Ohio State 31 TTUN 10 Blake: Everything leads to Saturday. The Game is here and the Ohio State football program appears to have its edge back….

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Rounding Into Championship Form; MVP Jim Knowles

Safety Caleb Downs returns punt for Ohio State's first touchdown time since 2014 | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 25, 2024

Ryan Day and Ohio State notched their second Top 5 win of the season over Indiana ahead of The Game against That Team Up North. During Ohio State’s third Top 5 matchup of the season, Buckeye Nation brought the juice. Ohio Stadium was electric from the start. Most fans never sat down until the late fourth quarter. It was the loudest I have heard The Shoe since the 2017 Penn…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Entering Most Important Stretch of Season

Ohio State QB Will Howard and RB Quinshon Judkins | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 18, 2024

Ohio State defeated Northwestern 31-7, moving to 9-1, enters its most important stretch of the season against No. 5 Indiana and Michigan. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Fly the W. Ohio State improved to 9-1 with a 31-7 victory over Northwestern at Wrigley Field. The Buckeyes started slow offensively and defensively but quickly turned it around in the second quarter. Ryan Day’s team controlled the game from that point forward as Carnell…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Peaking at Right Time in November

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 11, 2024

Ohio State’s shutout win over Purdue propels the Buckeyes through its second November test as it appears to be peaking at the right time. Dear Fellow Buckeyes,  The Silver Bullets last allowed an offensive touchdown in the fourth quarter against Nebraska. Jim Knowles and the defensive staff seem to have figured out their unit, as it’s playing as well as any in the country. If Ohio State continues to stifle…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State Got Its Juice Back in Happy Valley

Ohio State WR Emeka Egbuka scores a touchdown against No. 3 Penn State | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 4, 2024

Ohio State notched a program-changing win over No. 3 Penn State in Happy Valley 20-13 in a tough, gritty performance by the Buckeyes. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, First, to Will Howard: you’re good enough. What an incredible, program-changing win for Ryan Day and Ohio State on the road against No. 3 Penn State in front of a record crowd of 111,030 in Beaver Stadium.  Chip Kelly and Ryan Day’s offensive game…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Inexcusable Performance Raises Concern for Ohio State

The Silver Bullets: Ohio State vs. Nebraska | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 28, 2024

This week’s Buckeye State of the Union makes sense of Ohio State’s disappointing showing against Nebraska and what it means moving forward. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Following a loss and coming out of a bye week, we expected an angry and focused football team. The dichotomy of Saturday’s game was finding the balance between that and understanding that Nebraska was embarrassed the week prior and Penn State is next on the…

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Ohio State Football: TSB Staff Picks vs. Michigan State

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September 27, 2024

TSB Staff picks continue for Week 5 as Ohio State travels to East Lansing for its first road test against Michigan State. David: The Buckeyes keep rolling. Ohio State 42 Michigan State 17 Blake: Ohio State will lean on its ground game earlier, especially if the weather goes south. However, this game is for the skill position players on the perimeter. We’ve seen Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith have breakout…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Quinshon Judkins, TreVeyon Henderson Lead Ohio State to Victory Over Marshall

Ohio State Buckeyes RB Quinshon Judkins | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 23, 2024

An explosive offensive performance leads Ohio State to victory over Marshall as we dive into this week’s Buckeye State of the Union. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Ohio State looked rustier than expected as the Buckeyes beat Marshall 49-14 on a steamy day in The Shoe. Quinshon Judkins and TreVeyon Henderson combined for 249 yards and four touchdowns, propelling Ohio State to victory.  The running attack stood out and solidified Coach Lock’s…

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Buckeye State of the Union Week 2: Running Game, Defense Shine for Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes RB TreVeyon Henderson scores a touchdown against Western Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
September 9, 2024

Blake Biscardi shares his thoughts on Ohio State’s decisive victory over Western Michigan where the running game and defense impressed. Dear Fellow Buckeyes, Ohio State beat Western Michigan 56-0 in The Shoe in one of its most complete performances since 2019. The offense was electric on the ground and through the air. Defensively, the Silver Bullets flew around, playing fast, physically, and downhill.  The Buckeyes started fast, putting up 21…

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