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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: Parallels Between 2006 and 2026 Buckeyes Point to Special Season Ahead

June 22, 2026

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Do the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes mirror the 2006 team? Here’s a breakdown of the parallels between the two teams and schedules heading into the fall. If you’re someone who believes history has a way of echoing itself across different eras of sports, then there may be another intriguing comparison this season. The Ohio State Buckeyes are drawing early parallels to the iconic 2006 football team. That 2006 team delivered…

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Ohio State Football: James Laurinaitis Ushers in New Group of Linebackers for Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes LB coach James Laurinaitis spoke glowingly of an OSU product who's about to cash out in the NFL draft | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

June 12, 2026

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Ohio State football’s Linebackers Coach James Laurinaitis will usher in a new group of Silver Bullets on defense for the Buckeyes in 2026. On April 23rd of this year, Ohio State became the first school to have two linebackers selected in the top 10 picks of the NFL draft. Arvell Reese would go 5th overall to the Giants, and Sonny Styles followed as the 7th overall pick to the Commanders….

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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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Ohio State Recruiting: Buckeyes Land 2027 4-Star Linebacker Prince Goldsby

May 28, 2026

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Elite 2027 4-star linebacker Prince Goldsby committed to Ohio State, as the Buckeyes continue to bolster their recruiting class. Missouri native Prince Goldsby chose the Buckeyes over other elite schools, including Miami, Penn State, and Alabama. Goldsby ranks as the No. 7 linebacker in the nation and the No. 101 overall recruit nationally, according to 247Sports composite rankings. Standing at 6-foot-3 and weighing 205 pounds, elite size is just one…

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Ohio State Football: Five Potential Buckeyes to Breakout in Spring Game

April 17, 2026

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Ohio State football plays its annual Spring Game on Saturday. Here are five Buckeyes to watch who could break out for the Scarlet and Gray. Saturday’s Spring Game is nearly here, and plenty of Buckeyes will get the chance to take the field for the first time in front of the crowd. The Buckeyes will have many key impact players who will not participate in this game. The injury report…

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Ohio State Football: Key Takeaways from James Laurinaitis and Keenan Bailey Availabilities

April 2, 2026

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The Silver Bulletin was at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center today following Ohio State’s seventh practice of the spring. Coaches James Laurinaitis and Keenan Bailey met with the media, as did players Christian Alliegro, TJ Alford, and Payton Pierce. Here are some key takeaways and insights from both coaches, starting with linebackers coach James Laurinaitis. Linebackers Coach: James Laurinaitis LB coach James Laurinaitis discussed his room and the Buckeyes’ replacements…

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Ohio State Football: These Buckeyes are Poised to Breakout in 2026

Ohio State DL Kenyatta Jackson | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

March 17, 2026

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Spring practice is underway for the Ohio State football team, and many returning pieces are preparing to take on the challenge of replacing the talent lost to the NFL Draft. The first week of spring practice has come to a close, and many Buckeyes are gearing up to take over this season. Returning stars such as Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin, and Jaylen McClain will look to pick up right where…

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Transformation of Sonny Styles: How a Safety Became the Most Athletic Linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

March 4, 2026

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At Ohio State, Sonny Styles transformed from a position-switch player into an elite NFL Draft prospect after a record-setting Combine. Sonny Styles grabbed the attention of the sports world at the NFL Combine, following a historic performance. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he exploded through testing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leaving scouts and analysts buzzing. But according to Ohio State linebackers…

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You Win With People: Matt Patricia is Coaching from a Different Place at Ohio State

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and linebacker Sonny Style following a win over Minnesota | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Department of Athletics

January 27, 2026

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Matt Patricia is coaching from a different space at Ohio State, embracing a relational philosophy and embodying Woody Hayes’ mantra: You Win With People. Matt Patricia has coached on some of football’s biggest stages, but inside Ohio State’s football facility, the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator sounds far more invested in people than pedigree. I spoke to the Buckeye defensive coordinator about his time so far in Columbus and how he’s evolved…

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