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Ohio State Football: Three Things to Watch in the Buckeyes’ Matchup against Oregon

Freshman quarterback Luke Fahey (13) waits for the call on Ohio State's final drive of the game against USC. The Buckeyes fell 30-18 to the Trojans on Oct. 31, 2026. Credit: Liam Ahern | Managing Photo Editor
November 4, 2026
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Ohio State must find a way to rebound and handle business this week against Oregon after a consequential loss to USC. Ohio State enters Saturday’s matchup with Oregon facing an important opportunity to respond after its 30-18 loss to USC. The Buckeyes must clean up costly penalties, continue developing Luke Fahey and establish consistency in the ground game against a talented Ducks team. With the postseason picture tightening, Ryan Day’s…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Who Rose and Who Fell After Ohio State’s Loss to USC?

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Luke Fahey (13) reacts during the NCAA football game against the USC Trojans at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Ohio State lost 30-18. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
November 3, 2026
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Ohio State’s loss to USC exposed major concerns, but Luke Fahey, Bo Jackson and Connor Hawkins boosted their stock in Week 9. Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC exposed problems across the roster, and the Buckeyes have plenty to address heading into November. The Trojans struck on the second play from scrimmage with a 69-yard touchdown, putting Ryan Day’s team in an early hole it never recovered from. Despite finishing…

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Ohio State Football: Undisciplined Mistakes and Puzzling Clock Management Plague Buckeyes in Loss to USC

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (2) tackles USC Trojans wide receiver Trent Mosley (4) during the NCAA football game at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 31, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
November 2, 2026
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After a puzzling 30-18 loss to the Trojans in LA, Ohio State is ranked outside the top ten for the first time in over five years. Coming off a bye week, the Buckeyes came out noticeably flat and undisciplined against USC. The Trojans struck on the second play with a screen pass to Trent Mosley that went 69 yards for a touchdown. Right away, the defense was not gap-sound, and…

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Ohio State vs. USC Recap: Buckeyes Fall Short, 30-18, as Self-Inflicted Wounds Plague OSU

Ohio State quarterback Luke Fahey warms up before an NCAA college football game against Southern California, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Los Angeles.AP Photo/Ryan Sun
October 31, 2026
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Ohio State comes up short in Los Angeles as the USC Trojans capitalize on a slew of miscues by the Buckeyes. Ohio State won the toss and elected to defer. USC didn’t take long to seize momentum: on the second play of the game, Trent Mosley took a 69-yard screen pass for a touchdown. The Buckeyes would have to start from behind with a true freshman at quarterback. OSU set…

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Ohio State vs. USC: Buckeyes Look to Take Care of Business Despite Inexperience at Quarterback

Ohio State coach Ryan Day runs onto the field before the second half against Indiana on Oct. 17. (Doug McSchooler/The Associated Press)
October 30, 2026
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Ohio State faces a key Big Ten road test in Los Angeles with an inexperienced quarterback against a hungry USC team. Ohio State enters Saturday night’s matchup against USC facing its first game and biggest test since losing Julian Sayin. The No. 2 Buckeyes must find answers at quarterback while preparing for a talented Trojans team looking to revive its College Football Playoff hopes. Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair…

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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith’s Role Becomes More Important Without Julian Sayin

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) scores a touchdown past Maryland Terrapins defensive back Messiah Delhomme (33) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Oct. 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 29, 2026
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Already regarded as the best player in college football, Jeremiah Smith will have to do even more in the absence of Julian Sayin. Junior quarterback Julian Sayin sustained an injury in the second half of the Buckeyes’ matchup with Indiana two weeks ago. Reports indicate Sayin could miss the rest of the season. Now, the Buckeyes will turn to Tavien St Clair or Luke Fahey to lead the team in…

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Ohio State Football: How Will Ohio State’s Run Game Matchup against USC’s Defensive Front?

BLOOMINGTON, IN - OCTOBER 17: Isaiah West (32) of the Ohio State Buckeyes runs with the ball during the college football game against the Indiana Hoosiers on October 17, 2026 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
October 29, 2026
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Ohio State’s run game has been lackluster and needs to change against USC, with inexperience at quarterback and postseason hopes on the line. Ohio State is coming off a contest in which the running backs out-rushed the Hoosiers’ backfield 107 yards to 70. This doesn’t happen often to an Indiana team that averages just under 177 rush yards per game. If the Buckeyes want to win in Los Angeles on…

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Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Defense Faces Critical Test Against Jayden Maiava

Ohio State cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) reaches for Indiana wide receiver Charlie Becker (80) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. Doug McSchooler - FR170771 AP
October 26, 2026
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Coming off an emotional win in Bloomington and a bye week, Ohio State’s defense faces a new challenge in Los Angeles against a prolific passer in Jayden Maiava. The Silver Bullets handled Josh Hoover and the Hoosier aerial attack. Charlie Becker got loose a few too many times and ended up with 9 catches for 165 yards but was kept out of the endzone. Hoover finished with a 50 percent…

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What Ohio State’s Run Game Needs to Look Like Without Ja’Kobi Jackson and a Backup Quarterback

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson (#25) is lifted in celebration after scoring against Indiana on Oct. 17, 2026, at Memorial Stadium, in Bloomington, Ind. (Photo/Josh Herd)
October 22, 2026
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With Ja’Kobi Jackson out and a backup quarterback leading the way, Ohio State’s run game has become even more important. The Buckeyes survived for a pivotal win against Indiana. However, the celebrations were short-lived after the Bloomington win, as key injuries began to mount. The biggest blow is the loss of Julian Sayin, who could miss the rest of the season. “Due to the nature of his injury…we’re putting together…

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Buckeyes in the NFL: Carnell Tate Scores, CJ Stroud Throws 3 TDs in Week 6

Houston Texans QB CJ Stroud
October 22, 2026
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Former Ohio State Buckeyes shine in NFL Week 6 as Carnell Tate scores, CJ Stroud throws three touchdowns, and Marvin Harrison Jr. debuts in Houston. Former Ohio State stars made their mark across the NFL in Week 6, led by Carnell Tate’s breakout performance for Tennessee and CJ Stroud’s three-touchdown outing for Houston. Marvin Harrison Jr. made his Texans debut, while Emeka Egbuka found the end zone despite Tampa Bay’s…

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