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Ohio State Football: Isaiah West Reveals How Much Better Bo Jackson Has Become

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs during practice at Highland Park High School in Dallas prior to the College Football Playoff matchup against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Dec. 29, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 19, 2026

Isaiah West and Bo Jackson are pushing each other in Ohio State’s backfield, as a dynamic duo with championship potential entering 2026. The competition inside Ohio State’s running back room is entering another gear this fall, and Isaiah West believes the Buckeyes have two backs capable of making a major impact. Isaiah West spent the offseason transforming his body and working back from injuries that limited his development early in…

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Ohio State Football: Isaiah West Proving His “Explosive” Prediction Early in Fall Camp

Isaiah West has become a highly important piece for Ohio State amid issues in the RB room | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 10, 2026

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Ohio State running back Isaiah West is turning heads during fall camp, as the Buckeyes sort out their talented RB room. Early this past Spring, The Silver Bulletin asked Isaiah West to describe 2026 in one word. With a grin on his face, he said, “explosive.” Four practices into fall camp, the Ohio State running back has certainly kept his word. Isaiah West has flashed in an array of ways,…

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Three Things to Keep an Eye On in the 2026 Ohio State Running Back Room

July 31, 2026

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Ohio State’s running back room holds a lot of depth and is led by Bo Jackson. Here’s a breakdown of Carlos Locklyn’s unit. The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes will open their season on September 5th at home against Ball State, as they begin their quest to win their second national title in a three-year span. In the last breakdown, the quarterback room was discussed, breaking down what happened last…

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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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Buckeye Cadence: Spring Game Preview and Running Back Room Breakdown

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

April 14, 2026

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Buckeye Cadence: This episode previews Ohio State football’s upcoming Spring Game and breaks down the running back room for the Buckeyes. Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid break down the outlook on the running back room so far this spring, as well as what was said during the media availability for Carlos Locklyn, Bo Jackson, and Isaiah West. The guys also discuss comments from Ryan Day during his Monday press conference….

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Ohio State Football: Running Back Isaiah West Describes His 2026 Season as “Explosive”

April 13, 2026

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Isaiah West shared his outlook for his sophomore season as Arthur Smith steps in to lead the Ohio State offense and elevate the ground game with a stable of running backs. The Silver Bulletin asked Isaiah West to describe his 2026 season in one word. He smirked and confidently said, “Explosive.” After asking West how he would describe his season in 2026, The Silver Bulletin asked how he would describe…

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Ohio State Spring Football Practice: Buckeyes Evaluating Running Back Room

Ohio State RB Bo Jackson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

March 25, 2026

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As Ohio State navigates its Spring football practice schedule, the running back room has the coaching staff’s attention as Legend Bey turns heads while Bo Jackson and Isaiah West miss time. Spring break is behind the Ohio State football team, so now they are in full practice mode. Day 3 brought out the pads as preparations continue for the annual spring game on April 18. Over the next four weeks,…

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Ohio State Recruiting: Five-Star Target David Gabriel Georges Breaks Down Buckeyes After Horseshoe Visit

David Gabriel Georges at Baylor High School Credit: Shayne Pickering

September 5, 2025

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The Silver Bulletin’s TJ Warner got to catch up with David Gabriel Georges after his visit to Ohio State for the big-time matchup against Texas. David Gabriel Georges is a five-star running back drawing attention from nearly every school in the country. He plays at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and I’m hoping to be at his highly anticipated rivalry game against McCallie to see him live. Ohio State running…

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Introducing The Newest Buckeyes: West Virginia Transfer RB CJ Donaldson Jr

December 26, 2024

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Introducing the Newest Buckeyes: West Virginia Transfer RB CJ Donaldson Jr The Buckeyes dipped into the portal and landed a very impressive running back from West Virginia. That being transfer RB CJ Donaldson Jr. Meanwhile, he has been an impressive part of West Virginia’s offense, but he left under the circumstances of Neal Brown being fired. He comes from Florida and only has one season of eligibility. High School Coming…

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Ohio State Football Recruiting: 26′ Four-Star RB Jae Lamar Talks Ohio State Offer

November 11, 2024

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The Buckeyes have extended a few offers over the past week. One is from Ohio State running backs coach Carlos Locklyn, who offered 2026 four-star RB Jae Lamar. The Georgia RB spoke to The Silver Bulletin about the Buckeyes offering and where they stand in his early recruitment. To start on a positive note, Lamar described the offer as a “big one” for him. Further, he said, “It impacted my recruitment…

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