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Ohio State Football: Expectations Remain High Despite Difficult Schedule and 51 New Players

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. - Brandon Little, AZSPORTS

July 6, 2026

The Ohio State football team has 51 new faces on the roster, a gauntlet schedule, and massive expectations looming. Ryan Day and his staff face both challenges and opportunities. Ohio State led the country with 11 draft picks in the 2026 NFL draft, with eight of those picks coming in rounds 1-3. In the past two years alone, OSU has had 25 players selected in the draft, along with a…

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Ohio State Football: How the Buckeyes Manage and Replace Defensive Talent

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the spring game. (Photo: Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports)

May 30, 2026

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Ohio State’s defensive staff faces the challenge of replacing seven NFL draft picks from a historic defense. In 2025, Ohio State boasted a defense that stood out in a program already rich in defensive history. At the year’s end, they led the nation in Scoring Defense (9.3 PPG), Passing Defense (129.7 YPG), and Total Defense by allowing just 219 total yards per game- 35 less than any other unit in…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Open Practice Takeaways; Ryan Day’s Ohio State Spring Football Updates

Ohio State football team huddle at spring practice | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

April 6, 2026

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Buckeye State of the Union: Blake Biscardi is joined by Dillon Davis to discuss the latest updates, injuries, and standouts as Ohio State moves through spring football practice. Buckeye State of the Union presented by Hoggy’s BBQ & Catering: The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi is joined by the Delaware Gazette’s Dillon Davis, following Ryan Day’s press conference on Monday, April 6, 2026. Biscardi and Davis unpack Coach Day’s remarks and…

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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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