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Ohio State Football: Young Defenders Ready for Bigger Roles as Big Ten Play Begins

Ohio State linebacker Riley Pettijohn |Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 24, 2026

Is Ohio State expanding the roles of young defenders Jay Timmons, Khary Wilder, Riley Pettijohn, and T.J. Alford as Big Ten play begins? Ohio State has spent the first three games of the season learning what its young defensive players can handle. Jay Timmons has earned a starting role. Khary Wilder has carved out a place in third-down situations. Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford have shown the athleticism and playmaking…

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Ohio State vs Kent State: What to Watch for as Buckeyes Look to Bounce Back From Puzzling Loss

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September 17, 2026

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Kent State comes to Columbus for a Week 3 matchup against Ohio State as the Buckeyes aim to get back on track and build depth. After a puzzling loss to Texas, Ryan Day’s staff will look to solidify personnel decisions and rebuild momentum against Kent State. Here’s what to watch for from Ohio State on Saturday. Opponent Profile The Golden Flashes enter Saturday’s matchup with a 1-1 record, most recently…

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The Jeremiah Smith Equation: How Ohio State-Texas Gets Decided in Austin

Texas Longhorns defensive back Malik Muhammad (5) and defensive back Jelani McDonald (4) react after Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) dropped a pass in the second half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

September 9, 2026

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Ohio State and Texas collide in Austin as the Buckeyes look to exploit coverage on Jeremiah Smith and win the biggest matchups. Ohio State vs. Texas is one of the biggest games of the 2026 college football season, and the matchup could come down to one question: How do the Buckeyes make Texas pay for trying to stop Jeremiah Smith? Smith enters Saturday’s showdown in Austin coming off an explosive…

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5 Things Ohio State Must Figure Out Before Facing Texas From Ryan Day’s Press Conference

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin scoring a rushing touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 8, 2026

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Ohio State opened the season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. The Buckeyes also found enough to fix before Saturday’s trip to Austin to face Texas. Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith connected early and often, while Devin McCuin gave the Buckeyes another reliable target. The running game eventually produced explosive plays, but the offensive line struggled early. Ohio State also has to clean up its kickoff return operation after…

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Ohio State Football: Freshmen Khary Wilder and Luke Fahey Shed Black Stripes

Ohio State Defensive End Khary Wilder | 247Sports

August 16, 2026

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The Ohio State freshman class is already making an impact as defensive end Khary Wilder and quarterback Luke Fahey both shed their black stripe on Saturday. The Buckeyes’ freshman class is off to a great start as the first full week of fall camp comes to an end, including two who shed their black stripes following Saturday’s scrimmage. Defensive Lineman Khary Wilder Khary Wilder was one of two Ohio State…

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