Ohio State Football: 3 Important Differences to Watch in the Buckeye Offense for 2026 Season

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August 27, 2026

Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as its offensive coordinator, and coaches and players are excited about what Smith brings to the table to elevate the Buckeye offense.  51 new players are on Ohio State’s 2026 roster, but the most important addition does not wear a jersey. Arthur Smith takes over for Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes, giving the Scarlet and Gray a former NFL head coach on…

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Buckeye Football: Leadership Could Be Ohio State’s Secret Weapon in 2026

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August 24, 2026

Ohio State’s seven captains, Ryan Day’s culture-first philosophy, and two former NFL head coaches give the Buckeyes a leadership edge entering 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has enough talent to win another national championship. The challenge for Ryan Day is getting 51 newcomers to understand how the Buckeyes expect to play before the schedule forces them to prove it. That’s where Ohio State’s seven captains could become its biggest…

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Iron Sharpens Iron: Julian Sayin’s Newfound Physicality Fuels Ohio State’s Fall Camp Intensity

Quarterback Julian Sayin (10) walks across the field during the Ohio State football spring game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 18, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 8, 2026

Julian Sayin’s added 15 pounds are transforming Ohio State’s offense in fall camp, fueling sharper throws, chemistry, & a new competitive edge. Julian Sayin doesn’t look like the same quarterback anymore, and after three days of fall camp, he doesn’t play like him either. As the Buckeyes strap on the pads and grind through the dog days of August, “Iron Sharpens Iron” is becoming the driver for this year’s roster evolution….

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“A Different Person”: Ryan Day on Julian Sayin’s Year 2 Transformation to Lead Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) smiles as he walks off the field following the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
July 30, 2026

Julian Sayin returns to Ohio State physically stronger, mentally sharper, and embracing his voice as a leader. Ryan Day breaks down his transformation into Year 2. There’s a look a quarterback gets when the game finally slows down for him. Ryan Day says he’s already seeing it in Julian Sayin’s eyes. “When you look in his eye now, you see a different person,” Day said at Big Ten Media Days….

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