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Ohio State Football: How James Smith and Qua Russaw will Bolster Defensive Line

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle James Smith (3) warms up during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch

April 10, 2026

Ryan Day and Matt Patricia utilized the transfer portal the bring in Alabama tandem James Smith and Qua Russaw to bolster the defensive line. This past January, the Buckeyes hit the portal hard in search of experienced talent to reload a defense that will have a plethora of names announced early in the NFL draft. When evaluating any roster, there’s one position group that will always be prioritized above the…

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Two Minute Drill: Get to Know DL James Smith; What We Learned From Ohio State DC Matt Patricia

Ohio State DC Matt Patricia | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin

March 26, 2026

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Two Minute Drill: Get to know transfer DL James Smith and his decision to come to Ohio State, and find out what we learned from Matt Patricia. The Silver Bulletin’s Blake Biscardi recaps Matt Patricia’s remarks from the Woody Hayes Athletic Center and then gives insights into transfer DL James Smith, who also met with the media on Thursday, March 26, 2026. Finally, he provides updates on Ohio State’s 2026…

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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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