Cotton Bowl Week: Media and Coverage Recap as Miami beats Ohio State 24-14

Cotton Bowl field at AT&T Stadium | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
January 4, 2026

The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi was on-site in Texas, covering the Cotton Bowl between Ohio State and Miami. Here’s a recap of the week. Miami defeated Ohio State 24-14 in the Cotton Bowl. This was a quarterfinal matchup of the College Football Playoff, with the winner advancing to play Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl. Here is a recap of all of the on-site coverage throughout the week, ranging from…

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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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Why Ohio State’s Culture Prevents Any Big Ten Championship Hangover Against Indiana

Ohio State OL Austin Siereveld against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
December 2, 2025

Ohio State dominated Michigan and now turns its full attention to Indiana. Here’s why the Buckeyes won’t suffer a letdown in the Big Ten Championship. Ohio State walked into snowy Ann Arbor and delivered the program’s most complete performance of the Ryan Day era, dismantling Michigan 27-9 and reclaiming control of The Game. The Buckeyes played with confidence all week, carried themselves like the better team, and executed with a…

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Order Restored: Ohio State Demolishes Michigan in Snow, Reclaims the Rivalry, and Punches Ticket to Indy

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson against Michigan | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 29, 2025

Ohio State storms snowy Ann Arbor, crushing Michigan 27-9 with a historic, physical masterpiece to reclaim the rivalry, earn gold pants, and charge toward Indy. ANN ARBOR, Mich. — Order Restored. For the first time since 2019, Ohio State walked out of Michigan Stadium victorious. The Buckeyes dominated every inch of snowy Ann Arbor in a 27-9 statement that rewrites the direction of The Game and reasserts the Scarlet and…

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Ohio State Football: How Saturday’s Weather Could Shape The Game in Ann Arbor

Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke (29) tackles Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson (6) short of the goal line in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
November 28, 2025

Snow isn’t expected until after halftime, setting up a dry start and a weather-impacted finish as Ohio State and Michigan could battle winter conditions in Ann Arbor. Everyone on social media has turned into a meteorologist this week. Ohio State and Michigan kick off at noon in Ann Arbor, under crisp, cold gray flannel skies. While the first half will likely be mostly dry, the forecast calls for snow beginning…

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Ohio State Locked In: Buckeyes Lean on Process and Routine as They Prepare for Michigan

Ohio State LB Sonny Styles met with the media on Wednesday night ahead of The Game
November 26, 2025

Ohio State has a central mindset during Michigan Week focused on routine, fundamentals, and elite preparation as players detail Ryan Day’s message. Ohio State continues through rivalry week with a renewed sense of clarity and a quiet confidence built on routine, fundamentals (process), and trust — three pillars that have shaped this year’s team in ways noticeably different from a season ago. As The Game looms, the Buckeyes are preparing…

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TSB Staff Picks: Ohio State Hosts Rutgers on Senior Day

Ryan Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
November 22, 2025

Ohio State hosts Rutgers on Senior Day in Columbus, looking to handle business and stay focused ahead of The Game. Ohio State enters Saturday’s contest against Rutgers at 10-0, looking to stay perfect heading into Rivalry Week. Rutgers has a solid passing attack, so the Silver Bullets could be in for a more competitive afternoon. The Buckeyes will be up for the challenge, but they will also add pressure of…

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TSB Staff Picks: No. 1 Ohio State Takes On Disappointing Wisconsin in Madison

Ohio State celebrates a touchdown against Illinois | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 18, 2025

Ohio State and Wisconsin square off in Camp Randall for a Big Ten collision as the Buckeyes look to stay on track ahead of November. No. 1 Ohio State continues in conference play against Wisconsin on Saturday. It appears no team is safe this season across College Football aside from the Buckeyes because of sheer dominance. Ryan Day’s message to his team is clear about stacking good days brick by…

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Buckeye State of the Union: The Standard is the Standard at Ohio State Under Ryan Day’s Leadership

Ohio State Buckeyes Head Coach Ryan Day celebrates win over Illinois with IlliBuck Trophy | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 14, 2025

Matt Patricia’s defense remains dominant, Julian Sayin shines, and Ryan Day’s leadership has the Buckeyes playing championship football. Ohio State defeated Illinois 34-16 on Saturday night to move to 6-0 on the season, and once again, the story starts with the defense. Matt Patricia’s group turned in another dominant performance, forcing three turnovers and giving the offense short fields to work with throughout the game. The Buckeyes have been elite…

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TSB Staff Picks: No. 1 Ohio State and No. 17 Illinois Square off in Champaign

Ryan Day and The Ohio State Buckeyes | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics
October 11, 2025

Julian Sayin and Ohio State face a second tricky road test in Champaign against a feisty Illinois squad playing with history on its side. Another road test for Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes as they take on Illinois in Champaign. This is a Top-20 matchup as Ohio State looks to continue its dominance. Illinois, on the other hand, seeks its signature win to vault into the thick of the Big…

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