Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Road to the Playoff Starts With These Three Questions

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
August 28, 2026

Ohio State faces its toughest schedule yet in 2026. Here are three critical areas that could define the Buckeyes’ season and playoff hopes. The Buckeyes enter the 2026 season with little margin for error. A grueling schedule, defensive turnover, and questions along the offensive line will test Ohio State’s depth from the opening weeks of the season through the playoff push. With six preseason ranked opponents on the schedule, including…

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Ohio State Football: Three Rushmen That Could Step Up on Defensive Line for Buckeyes

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August 24, 2026

Ryan Day and Ohio State are looking for pass rushers to emerge on the defensive line. Here are three names to watch.  Larry Johnson’s unit is always a topic of conversation considering the talent he has acquired and developed throughout his tenure in Columbus. After adding three players from the portal and returning guys like Kenyatta Jackson Jr, Eddrick Houston, Beau Atkinson, and Epi Sitanilei, the pool of talent is…

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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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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Name Seven Team Captains for 2026 Season

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August 22, 2026

Ohio State announced seven team captains on Saturday, highlighting veteran leadership on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes. The Ohio State football team announced a group of veterans as captains on Saturday. Payton Pierce, Kenyatta Jackson, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Jaylen McClain are the team captains for the Buckeyes this Fall. A lot of the talk around the Buckeyes this Spring and Fall…

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Ohio State Football: Sights and Storylines from Day Two of Fall Camp

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August 7, 2026

With a slew of storms rolling through Columbus this morning, day two of fall camp was moved entirely indoors. That didn’t slow attendance down one bit, however, as it was a packed Woody Hayes Athletic Center.   Early on in practice, OSU began working on punts and punt returns. What immediately caught the eye of most everyone there was the fact that Jeremiah Smith was one of the dedicated returners….

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Ohio State Football: Observations and Storylines from Day One of Fall Camp

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August 6, 2026

The day has finally arrived as Ryan Day and the Buckeyes took to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center for day one of fall camp. Beyond the jubilation of the fans and the energy inside the facility, fall camp is already full of storylines. Right away, it was noticeable that there was a key player missing from the mix in Legend Bey. Coach Day addressed that after practice, stating that Legend…

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

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March 17, 2026

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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Ohio State Spring Football Day 2: Julian Sayin Sets Tone, Legend Bey’s Versatility, and Breakout Candidate to Watch

Ryan Day at the second Ohio State Spring Football Practice
March 12, 2026

Julian Sayin set the tone on Day 2 of Ohio State’s spring football practice. Legend Bey showcased his versatility, and Kenyatta Jackson helped set the standard. Day 2 of Spring practice is in the books for Ohio State, and the Buckeyes are bringing the juice early. Ryan Day addressed the team after stretches, and Julian Sayin followed up with a fiery soundbite that you had to be present for –…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 2/5: Off-Season After Dark with Mike Huesmann

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February 5, 2026

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please checkout Mike Huesmann’s college football content! Off-Season After Dark dives into the Ohio State Buckeyes with The Bunch of Nuts guys here! Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes Dan SmythOhio State graduate. Stormed the field in an OT victory against TTUN in 2016, saw Zeke slay the tide in Nola, and watched our basketball program send Coach K packing….

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 12/12: Sherrone No More

December 12, 2025

Welcome to the newest episode of the Bunch of Nuts Podcast! Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Ohio State falls to Indiana 13-10 in the Big Ten Championship. Dan and Cass discuss what went wrong for Ohio State. Who is to blame for this loss? Next, we discuss the Heisman race. The boys are in agreement that Fernando Mendoza will win the Heisman. Finally, we wrap up the…

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