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Ohio State Offense Needs More Than Jeremiah Smith to Win a Championship

Ohio State running back Bo Jackson against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin

September 17, 2026

Ohio State needs more than Jeremiah Smith to win a championship as the Buckeyes address offensive balance, execution, and fourth-quarter struggles. Ohio State controlled the game against Texas for three quarters. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime, carried a 23-3 advantage into the fourth quarter, and appeared positioned to leave Austin with a statement victory. Twenty minutes later, Texas had completed a 21-point comeback. Jeremiah Smith produced throughout the night,…

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Ohio State vs. Texas: 3 Keys to Victory for the Buckeyes in Austin

Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews, linebacker Christian Alliegro, and nickel Jay Timmons against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 11, 2026

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The battle in the trenches, cornerbacks stepping up, and getting the best player in college football involved will determine the outcome of Ohio State vs. Texas. Ohio State and Texas will meet for the third straight season Saturday in Austin, with the No. 1 Buckeyes facing the No. 4 Longhorns in one of the biggest games of the early college football season. All five meetings between the programs have featured…

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The Jeremiah Smith Equation: How Ohio State-Texas Gets Decided in Austin

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) and defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) react after Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) dropped a pass in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

September 9, 2026

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Ohio State and Texas collide in Austin as the Buckeyes look to exploit coverage on Jeremiah Smith and win the biggest matchups. Ohio State vs. Texas is one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, and the matchup could come down to one question: How do the Buckeyes make Texas pay for trying to stop Jeremiah Smith? Smith enters Saturday’s showdown in Austin coming off an explosive…

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5 Things Ohio State Must Figure Out Before Facing Texas From Ryan Day’s Press Conference

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin scoring a rushing touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 8, 2026

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Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. The Buckeyes also found enough to fix before Saturday’s trip to Austin to face Texas. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connected early and often, while Devin McCuin gave the Buckeyes another reliable target. The running game eventually produced explosive plays, but the offensive line struggled early. Ohio State also has to clean up its kickoff return operation after…

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Ohio State Football: Three Buckeyes to Watch in Showdown vs. Texas

September 8, 2026

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Ohio State will need impact play from a handful of key players against Texas on Saturday. Here are three Buckeyes to watch against the Longhorns. The Buckeyes will travel to Austin, Texas this Saturday for a marquee matchup with potential playoff implications. Both teams have been preparing for this primetime clash throughout the entire offseason. Following game one, these are my three key difference makers for Ohio State to watch…

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Buckeye Stock Market: Week 1 Risers and Fallers for Ohio State Football

Ohio State wide receiver Devin McCuin against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 7, 2026

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Which Buckeyes helped or hurt their stock after Game 1? Ohio State defeated Ball State 56-3 in dominant fashion, but still left some question marks. Many different players took the field in this one, with the starters taking a well-deserved and much-needed rest before the week two matchup with the Texas Longhorns. With week one now in the books, let’s take a look at some of the players who raised…

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Ohio State Football: Current Wide Receiver Room Looks to Continue ‘WRU’ Legacy

August 10, 2026

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With both new and old faces under a new wide receivers coach, the Buckeye wideouts will look to continue their WRU legacy. The wide receiver room at Ohio State is always a popular topic of discussion regardless of the season. This season arguably has the most storylines ever for a group that often warrants Ohio State the nickname ‘Wide Receiver University” (WRU). Last year, the Buckeyes had arguably the top…

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Ohio State Football: Sights and Storylines from Day Two of Fall Camp

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August 7, 2026

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With a slew of storms rolling through Columbus this morning, day two of fall camp was moved entirely indoors. That didn’t slow attendance down one bit, however, as it was a packed Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Early on in practice, OSU began working on punts and punt returns. What immediately caught the eye of most everyone there was the fact that Jeremiah Smith was one of the dedicated returners….

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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: What to Watch for in Spring Football for the Buckeyes

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith in the Cotton Bowl against Miami | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

March 9, 2026

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Ohio State opens Spring ball on Tuesday, turning the page to the 2026 season with transfer portal and recruiting additions as well as key returnees. The 2025 season did not end on a good note for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as they lost their final two games: the Big Ten Championship, 13-10, to Indiana, and the Cotton Bowl Classic against Miami. The Buckeyes also found themselves in the midst of…

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