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Buckeyes in the NFL: Former Ohio State Players Shine in Week 5 as Arvell Reese Dominates

Arvell Reese rushes the quarterback during the Giants-Vikings preseason game on Aug. 15, 2026. Getty Images
October 15, 2026
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Former Ohio State Buckeyes shine in NFL Week 5 as Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Jack Sawyer and C.J. Stroud headline standout performances across the league. Former Ohio State football stars continued to make their mark in Week 5 of the NFL, led by rookie linebacker Arvell Reese’s standout performance for the New York Giants. Reese recorded nine tackles and a sack, while Sonny Styles posted a team-high 13 tackles for…

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Buckeyes in The NFL: Jaxon Smith-Njigba & Caleb Downs Lead NFL Buckeyes in Week 2

The Dallas Cowboys upgraded their secondary with he addition of safety Caleb Downs | Getty
September 22, 2026
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Former Ohio State Buckeyes had strong performances in Week 2 of the NFL season, making it the ultimate recruiting pitch for Ryan Day. Strong play at the highest level is the ultimate recruiting pitch. With that in mind, let’s run through this week’s edition of Buckeyes in the NFL. Chris Olave – New Orleans Saints New Orleans Saints wide receiver Chris Olave is off to a great start to his…

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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
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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: Key 2026 Fall Camp Storylines to Watch for Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) drops back to pass during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 3, 2026
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Ohio State football enters Fall Camp ready to reload while shouldering championship expectations again in 2026.  It’s finally that time of year again. The Ohio State Buckeyes will begin training camp on August 6th. Like the spring practice period, there will be a plethora of new faces to get used to, mainly on the defensive side. With so much newness to the roster, there’s a handful of storylines to watch…

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Ohio State Football: How the Buckeyes Manage and Replace Defensive Talent

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the spring game. (Photo: Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2026
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Ohio State’s defensive staff faces the challenge of replacing seven NFL draft picks from a historic defense. In 2025, Ohio State boasted a defense that stood out in a program already rich in defensive history. At the year’s end, they led the nation in Scoring Defense (9.3 PPG), Passing Defense (129.7 YPG), and Total Defense by allowing just 219 total yards per game- 35 less than any other unit in…

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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
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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
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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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Buckeyes in NFL: Olave and Wilson Primed for Second-Year Success

Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson | Image Credit: Mike Mulholland/Getty Images
September 6, 2023
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Former Ohio State wide receivers Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave are ready to make their mark just like they were able to do as rookies. If you are a high school receiver hoping to play at the highest level someday, and you have every offer on your plate, Ohio State is near the top of your list. Brain Hartline has been feeding first-round receivers and wide receivers in general into…

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Ohio State Football: Bosa 2nd Buckeye great to win Defensive POY

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 24: Nick Bosa #97 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after the sacked the quarterback against the Green Bay Packers during the first half of an NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on November 24, 2019 in Santa Clara, California. The 49ers won the game 37-8. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
February 22, 2023
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Former Ohio State football player Nick Bosa was named the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year for the 2022 season after an 18.5 sack season for the San Francisco 49ers. With his outstanding season, Bosa became the second Buckeye great to win the award.  The first and only Ohio State football player to win the Defensive Player of the Year Award before Bosa was Randy Gradishar, who won…

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