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Ohio State Football: Expectations Remain High Despite Difficult Schedule and 51 New Players

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. - Brandon Little, AZSPORTS
July 6, 2026
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The Ohio State football team has 51 new faces on the roster, a gauntlet schedule, and massive expectations looming. Ryan Day and his staff face both challenges and opportunities. Ohio State led the country with 11 draft picks in the 2026 NFL draft, with eight of those picks coming in rounds 1-3. In the past two years alone, OSU has had 25 players selected in the draft, along with a…

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Tyler Bowen Under Microscope Leading Offensive Line in Need of Significant Improvement

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June 29, 2026
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Offensive Line Coach Tyler Bowen looks to solidify an offensive line unit that sputtered for Ohio State during the 2025 postseason. How improved will the Buckeyes be up front in 2026? In the final two games of Ohio State’s season, the offensive line allowed 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. With the Buckeyes averaging a respectable 84 yards rushing in the two contests, the -71 yards on sacks were…

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Ohio State Football: Expectation and Opportunity Await for Julian Sayin in 2026

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June 24, 2026
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Ohio State football is led by quarterback Julian Sayin, who is embracing his leadership role and sky-high expectations for the Buckeyes. In 2025, Julian Sayin set the FBS record for single-season completion percentage (77%) and earned himself a trip to New York as he finished fourth in Heisman trophy votes. Sayin also finished second in the Big Ten in both Pass Yards (3,610) and Touchdowns (41). With accolades like this…

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Ohio State Football: Bo Jackson Has Chance to Become Elite; Elevate Offense to Championship Level

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June 16, 2026
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After a standout freshman season, Bo Jackson’s development could be the key to an ascension for Ohio State’s offense. As a true freshman, Bo Jackson emerged as one of the pleasant surprises for OSU during the 2025 season. The Cleveland native’s explosiveness was evident from the moment he stepped on the field as Bo averaged a whopping 12 yards per carry on his first 18 carries of the year. With…

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend

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June 1, 2026
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Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler officially completes his staff heading into a pivotal 2026 season, adding a former Buckeye legend. Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, adding assistant coach Mike Wells, strength and conditioning coach Dave Richardson, and program analyst William Buford. He has also promoted Jamall Walker to associate head coach. Buford, a prolific scorer who was…

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Ohio State Football: How the Buckeyes Manage and Replace Defensive Talent

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the spring game. (Photo: Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2026
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Ohio State’s defensive staff faces the challenge of replacing seven NFL draft picks from a historic defense. In 2025, Ohio State boasted a defense that stood out in a program already rich in defensive history. At the year’s end, they led the nation in Scoring Defense (9.3 PPG), Passing Defense (129.7 YPG), and Total Defense by allowing just 219 total yards per game- 35 less than any other unit in…

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Ohio State Football: Why Tavien St. Clair is the Most Important Backup in College Football

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May 28, 2026
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Ohio State doesn’t have a quarterback controversy, but it does have a quarterback question. Here’s why Tavien St. Clair is the most important backup in College Football.  Every championship program eventually reaches a point where the depth chart tells a story beyond the starter. For Ohio State in 2026, that story belongs to Tavien St. Clair, a redshirt sophomore from Bellefontaine who hasn’t taken a meaningful regular-season snap yet but…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Buckeyes Land 2027 4-Star Linebacker Prince Goldsby

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May 28, 2026
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Elite 2027 4-star linebacker Prince Goldsby committed to Ohio State, as the Buckeyes continue to bolster their recruiting class.  Missouri native Prince Goldsby chose the Buckeyes over other elite schools, including Miami, Penn State, and Alabama. Goldsby ranks as the No. 7 linebacker in the nation and the No. 101 overall recruit nationally, according to 247Sports composite rankings. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 205 pounds, elite size is just one…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Ohio State is 10 Wins from History, Chasing No. 1,000

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026.z | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
May 25, 2026
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Ohio State football enters 2026 on the doorstep of a milestone only one program has ever reached. The Buckeyes will likely win their 1,000th game this fall, so here’s when it could happen.  Ohio State football started in a meadow in Delaware, Ohio, on a May afternoon in 1890. Weeks prior, an undergraduate named George Cole had persuaded Alexander Lilley to coach a football team at The Ohio State University….

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Ohio State Football: Challenges the Buckeyes Could Face on Offense in 2026

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May 19, 2026
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The Ohio State offense may face some challenges in the Fall, but not ones they don’t have the tools to overcome. Here’s how the Buckeyes will do it. In 2025, Ohio State’s offense helped lead the way to an undefeated regular season behind uber-efficient play from Julian Sayin and a blossoming Bo Jackson in the backfield. Carnell Tate’s breakout season that earned him the 4th overall pick in the NFL…

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