Ohio State 2026 Archives

Ohio State vs. Maryland: 3 Notable Takeaways for Buckeyes Ahead of Indiana Showdown

Ohio State tight end Nate Roberts celebrates his 68-yard touchdown | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

October 11, 2026

Short-handed Ohio State beat Maryland 45-16 behind a big game from the tight ends and the running game, even as it reshuffled the offensive line. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State dominates Maryland 45-16 despite missing five starters and other key players. An overcast Fall day turned rainy in Columbus as Ohio State celebrated Homecoming while hosting Maryland. The Buckeyes dominated on the scoreboard, but Ryan Day still wants to see…

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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

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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’s Fourth Quarter Never Had to Matter Until It Did: How Execution Cost the Buckeyes vs. Texas

Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin

September 16, 2026

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Ohio State led Texas by 20 points but failed to execute late, allowing the Longhorns to complete a stunning fourth-quarter comeback. Ohio State never had to lose to Texas. The Buckeyes led 20-3 at halftime, extended the advantage to 23-3 in the third quarter, and had every opportunity to put the Longhorns away. Instead, missed opportunities and poor execution across all three phases let Texas turn a game Ohio State…

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What Legend Bey’s Performance Against Ball State Means for Ohio State Going Forward

Ohio State running back Legend Bey celebrating a touchdown against Ball State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football

September 7, 2026

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Legend Bey flashed his talent against Ball State, giving Ohio State more reason to expand his role as he continues to build trust. The freshman worked with the reserves Saturday against Ball State while Ja’Kobi Jackson and Isaiah West also saw opportunities. Bey brought a different element to the backfield, missing defenders for extra yards and creating plays by finding a crease. His explosiveness in space stood out. Bey made…

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Recession Proof: How Ohio State’s Culture and Leadership Structure Are Built for College Football’s Wild West

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day addresses his team during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 6, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

August 25, 2026

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College football has changed dramatically. Ohio State’s answer has been to change with it without losing what made the program successful in the first place. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ryan Day was in a meeting when someone told him LSU had added a player directly from an NFL roster. A Cleveland Browns tight end was headed back to college football, another sign of how much the sport has changed. The transfer…

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