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Christian Alliegro Calls Out Ohio State’s Lack of Effort After USC Loss, Demands Urgency

USC Trojans tight end Mark Bowman (19) leaps over Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (8) during the NCAA football game 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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Christian Alliegro says Ohio State’s lack of effort against USC was its biggest disappointment as the Buckeyes confront accountability before Oregon. Ohio State’s 30-18 loss to USC exposed problems across the roster, but Christian Alliegro believes one issue stood above the missed assignments, explosive plays and breakdowns that cost the Buckeyes the game. Effort. The Ohio State linebacker did not soften his assessment Tuesday when asked about comments from captain…

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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith Breaks Big Ten Career Receiving Touchdowns Record Against USC

October 31, 2026
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Jeremiah Smith makes Big Ten history against USC, breaking the career receiving touchdowns record as Ohio State’s star receiver continues his record-setting career. LOS ANGELES — Jeremiah Smith added another milestone to his Ohio State career Saturday night, becoming the Big Ten’s all-time leader in career receiving touchdowns with his 40th touchdown catch against USC at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Smith entered the matchup tied with former Michigan wide…

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History of Ohio State Football’s Trips to USC and High Stakes For 2026 Conference Showdown

October 28, 2026
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Ohio State football’s Halloween night visit to Southern California features high stakes for the Buckeyes and the Trojans.  The Ohio State Buckeyes and USC Trojans don’t have much history against each other, especially lately, even with the Trojans joining the Big Ten in recent years. USC leads the all-time series 13-10-1, with a 5-3-1 home record against the Scarlet and Gray. In the last five meetings, spanning from 1989 to…

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Luke Fahey vs. Tavien St. Clair: Who Will Start for Ohio State Against USC?

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October 27, 2026
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Ryan Day weighs Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair for Ohio State’s starting QB job as the Buckeyes prepare to face USC on Saturday. Ohio State’s quarterback situation is the biggest question facing the Buckeyes as they prepare to travel to Los Angeles for Saturday’s matchup with USC. Julian Sayin remains out indefinitely with a throwing-arm injury, leaving true freshman Luke Fahey and sophomore Tavien St. Clair competing for the…

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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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BREAKING: Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Out Indefinitely, Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair Will Battle

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) returns to the field in a sling during the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
October 20, 2026
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Ryan Day says Ohio State is preparing to play without Julian Sayin through the postseason after the quarterback was injured against Indiana. Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin is out indefinitely with an injury suffered against Indiana, and the Buckeyes are preparing to move forward without their starting quarterback for the remainder of the 2026 season. Head coach Ryan Day announced Tuesday that Ohio State is planning for Sayin to be…

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: Buckeyes Travel to Bloomington for Chance at Redemption and Monumental Win

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin looks to throw a pass against Maryland during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
October 15, 2026
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Ohio State travels to Bloomington against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship Game. Ohio State faces off against the undefeated Indiana Hoosiers in a rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship game. Here’s a preview of Indiana’s team and the key matchups to watch: Opponent Profile Curt Cignetti’s Hoosiers enter Saturday’s matchup on a 22-game winning streak. The streak is the third longest…

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Ohio State Has Had Indiana Circled Since the Big Ten Championship Game

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October 13, 2026
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Ohio State enters its Top-5 matchup with Indiana motivated by last year’s Big Ten Championship loss as the Buckeyes prepare for a road test in Bloomington. Ohio State has spent nearly a year thinking about its loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game. On Saturday, the Buckeyes will get their first chance to respond. “They took something from us that we really wanted,” defensive tackle Eddrick Houston said….

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Ohio State vs. Indiana: How Both Teams Have Changed and Where the Matchups are 10 Months Later

COLUMBUS, OH - OCTOBER 10: Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle John Walker #55 reacts to a play during the first quarter of the game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Maryland Terrapins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio on October 10, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
October 12, 2026
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Ohio State and Indiana meet in a massive rematch of the 2025 Big Ten Championship. With major changes on both sides, new matchups have emerged. On December 6th, 2025, Ohio State last played the Hoosiers in what became the genesis of a historic run for Indiana. After defeating the Buckeyes in a 13-10 rock fight, Curt Cignetti’s squad became the first-ever 16-0 national champion in college football history. Now, both…

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Ohio State vs. Maryland: 3 Notable Takeaways for Buckeyes Ahead of Indiana Showdown

Ohio State tight end Nate Roberts celebrates his 68-yard touchdown | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
October 11, 2026
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Short-handed Ohio State beat Maryland 45-16 behind a big game from the tight ends and the running game, even as it reshuffled the offensive line. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State dominates Maryland 45-16 despite missing five starters and other key players.  An overcast Fall day turned rainy in Columbus as Ohio State celebrated Homecoming while hosting Maryland. The Buckeyes dominated on the scoreboard, but Ryan Day still wants to see…

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