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: What the Numbers Say if Jeremiah Smith Played 5 Years of College Football

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down catch during the second half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. Ohio State won 41-21. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
July 6, 2026

What could five years of Jeremiah Smith playing college football at Ohio State look like under the NCAA’s new 5-year eligibility rule? Jeremiah Smith enters his junior season this fall. Two years in, and he might already be the best receiver Ohio State has ever had, according to the numbers. So let’s do something fun and pretend he doesn’t leave for the NFL after this season.  In this scenario, Jeremiah…

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

June 22, 2026

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: Challenges the Buckeyes Could Face on Offense in 2026

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May 19, 2026

The Ohio State offense may face some challenges in the Fall, but not ones they don’t have the tools to overcome. Here’s how the Buckeyes will do it. In 2025, Ohio State’s offense helped lead the way to an undefeated regular season behind uber-efficient play from Julian Sayin and a blossoming Bo Jackson in the backfield. Carnell Tate’s breakout season that earned him the 4th overall pick in the NFL…

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Ohio State Football: Should the Buckeyes be Ranked No. 1 Heading into 2026 Season?

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10).Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images (Adam Cairns;Columbus Dispatch; USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
May 13, 2026

The Ohio State football season enters the 2026 season with 51 new players, and still has an argument to open the season atop the rankings. Here’s why: A longstanding tradition in Columbus is reloading talent year after year. Ohio State had four of its eleven players taken in the first round of April’s NFL Draft. Those selections bring the Buckeyes’ total to 25 over the last two years, which means…

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Buckeyes in the NFL: These Former Ohio State Football Players Will Standout as Rookies

Carnell Tate Ohio State catch
May 6, 2026

Former Buckeyes Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, and Kayden McDonald have opportunities to make significant impacts as rookies in the NFL this Fall.  The NFL Draft has come to an end, and several key members of last season’s Ohio State roster are gearing up to begin a new chapter in their careers. Let’s take a look at which of these Buckeyes will have the most success in year one.  Carnell Tate…

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Ohio State Football: Elite Wide Receivers are Theme of Ryan Day Era in Columbus

Seattle Seahawks wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba warms up before the NFL Super Bowl 60 game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP/Lynne Sladky)
April 30, 2026

Ryan Day’s tenure in Columbus has been defined by elite wide receiver talent. Top names like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Carnell Tate have led the way.  What do all six of these names have in common? They were all drafted in the first round of the NFL draft under Ryan Day. Ohio State has had its fair share of historic defenses throughout…

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Ohio State Football: Jeremiah Smith Positioned to be Program’s 100th First Round NFL Draft Pick

Jeremiah Smith has earned preseason Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year honors as he enters his second season at Ohio State as voted on in the Cleveland.com preseason poll. | Getty Images
April 28, 2026

Ohio State finished the 2026 NFL Draft with 99 first round picks all-time. Will Jeremiah Smith or Julian Sayin be the program’s 100th pick? The Pittsburgh skyline lit up Thursday night as four Buckeyes heard their names called in the first 11 picks of the NFL Draft. Carnell Tate, Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, and Caleb Downs made Ohio State the first program to do that since Michigan State in 1967….

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Ohio State Football: Defense Shines as Gray Defeats Scarlet 35-26 in Rainy Spring Game

April 18, 2026

Gray defeated Scarlet 35-26 in Ohio State football’s Spring Game, with the defense putting on a strong showing alongside Tavien St. Clair and Chris Henry Jr. for the Buckeyes. Ohio State’s Spring Game was played under gray skies and rainy conditions as the public got its first look at the 2026 Buckeyes. Today’s official attendance was 40,240, a strong showing from fans given the weather conditions. The Silver Bulletin’s Spring…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 4/16: Ohio State Football Spring Game Preview 2026

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin at Spring practice | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
April 16, 2026

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State is set to play its annual spring game! Dan and Cass preview the game. Who are the big names we should watch? Who will play running back with all the injuries? Finally, what can we expect from Tavien St. Clair? Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes Dan SmythOhio State graduate….

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