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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

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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James Laurinaitis Sees the Next Wave Coming in Ohio State’s Linebacker Room

Ohio State Buckeyes linebackers coach James Laurinaitis applauds from the sideline during the NCAA football game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wrigley Field in Chicago on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024. Ohio State won 31-7. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

January 23, 2026

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“Being a Buckeye is the best decision I ever made.” James Laurinaitis knows exactly what the linebacker room at Ohio State is supposed to look like because he’s lived it. I spoke with the former three-time All-American linebacker for Ohio State, who joined the staff as a graduate assistant in 2023 and was quickly promoted to linebacker coach the following year. Like many Buckeyes today, due to national recruiting, Laurinaitis…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 2/7: END OF SEASON AWARDS SHOW!!!

February 7, 2025

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Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! It is time for our end of season awards show! The Ohio State Buckeyes won the 2024-25 National Championship and the boys have some awards to hand out. Notable awards we handout are: -Assistant Coach of the Year -The Anti-Heisman -The Cardale Jones Tweet of the Year -Play of the Year…

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Ohio State Football Recruiting: 2026 Four-Star LB Brayden Rouse Talks Offer, Linebacker Development

January 31, 2025

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The Buckeyes have been extremely busy on the trail, especially in the heart of the south. Despite coaches being all over the country, Ohio State LB Coach James Laurinaitis made a stop at Kell High School in Georgia. While he was there he extended an offer to 2026 four-star LB Brayden Rouse. The Peach State native has been on the Buckeyes’ radar for a little bit now. Rouse spoke to…

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