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Ohio State Basketball: Bruce Thornton Signs Rookie Contract with Houston Rockets

Jan 17, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) celebrates a ally with Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler during the second half against the UCLA Bruins at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
July 8, 2026
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Former Ohio State basketball point guard Bruce Thornton has agreed to terms on a rookie contract with the Houston Rockets. Former Ohio State point guard Bruce Thornton has signed a four-year, $9.3 million deal with the Houston Rockets, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 22-year-old spent four seasons with the Ohio State Buckeyes before being selected with the 31st overall pick by the New York Knicks. Thornton was then…

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Ohio State Football: Former Buckeyes LB Raekwon McMillan Retires from NFL

Nov 21, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Raekwon McMillan (5) lines up against the Michigan State Spartans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
July 1, 2026
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Former NFL and Ohio State linebacker Raekwon McMillan has retired from football after eight seasons in the league. McMillan, who last played football in 2024, was selected in the second round of the 2017 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. His rookie season ended before truly beginning after suffering a season-ending ACL tear. This would be a tragic foreshadowing of how the rest of his career would play out from…

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Ohio State Recruiting: BOOM! Five Star Wide Receiver Jett Harrison Commits to Buckeyes

Central Catholic cornerback Xxavier Thomas (2) lines up across from St. Joseph's Prep wide receiver Jett Harrison in the first half of the PIAA Class 6A football championship game at Cumberland Valley High School, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Silver Spring Township, Pa. | Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
July 1, 2026
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Five-Star Wide Receiver Jett Harrison commits to Ohio State as the Buckeyes land the little brother of Marvin Harrison Jr. Ohio State has landed one of the biggest commitments in the 2028 recruiting class as five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Harrison chose Ohio State after building a strong relationship with the coaching staff, giving the Buckeyes another elite playmaker at the wide receiver position….

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EA Sports College Football 27: Ohio Stadium Earns No. 2 Spot; Jeremiah Smith & Other Buckeyes Ratings Released

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a touchdown during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
June 30, 2026
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Ohio Stadium earns the No. 2 spot on EA Sports College Football 27’s Toughest Places to Play rankings, Jeremiah Smith is a 99 overall, and Julian Sayin is the second-best quarterback in the game.  EA Sports released its Top 25 Toughest Places to Play in College Football 27, and Ohio Stadium has climbed to the No. 2 spot, solidifying its reputation as one of the most intimidating environments in all…

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Ohio State Recruiting: BOOM! Buckeyes Land Five-Star Defensive Lineman Marcus Fakatou

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June 29, 2026
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BOOM! Ohio State secures a commitment from five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou, from Sierra Canyon HS in California, adding to one of the top recruiting classes in the country.  Ohio State has landed one of the biggest defensive commitments in the country as five-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou announced his commitment to the Buckeyes over Texas and Georgia. The Sierra Canyon standout becomes another massive recruiting victory for Ryan Day…

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BOOM: Ohio State Lands Dynamic Wide Receiver Jordan Donahoo

June 27, 2026
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Ohio State has added another important piece to its 2027 recruiting class, securing a commitment from Jordan Donahoo a 6 foot 4, 185 pound wide receiver. Donahoo chose the Buckeyes over Cincinnati, Georgia Tech, and others, giving Ohio State another talented outside receiver with tremendous upside. His commitment fills an important need for the Buckeyes as they continue putting together what is becoming another impressive overall class. What Ohio State…

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Buckeye Cadence: Roy Hall Jr. on Fight Through It, Leadership, Giving Back & Why You Can’t Quit on Yourself

June 26, 2026
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Roy Hall Jr. joins Buckeye Cadence to discuss his new book, Fight Through It, and details his role serving the Ohio State football team. Roy Hall Jr. played wide receiver at The Ohio State University and in the NFL, and won a National Championship in 2002. However, life after football is where his purpose began to shine. Now a speaker, leader, and author, Roy sits down with Blake Biscardi on…

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Buckeye Cadence: Jamal Luke: Purpose Beyond the Playbook; Untold Stories from 2002 Buckeyes

Ohio State's head football coach Jim Tressel celebrates after Ohio State beat the Miami Hurricanes in double overtime 31-24 at the BCS National Football Championships at the Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Arizona, Jan. 3, 2003. Fred Squillante, COLUMBUS DISPATCH
June 24, 2026
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2002 National Champion Jamal Luke details his book, Purpose Beyond the Playbook, shares untold stories and life lessons from Jim Tressel, and evaluates Ohio State’s 2026 wide receiver room. Jamal Luke was a walk-on wide receiver at Ohio State who became a 2002 National Champion. Now he’s a bestselling author, speaker, and purpose strategist helping athletes and professionals discover who they are beyond what they do. In this episode, Blake…

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Ryan Day’s Tenure: The Rarest Win in College Football Isn’t on the Scoreboard

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day | Photo by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network/Imagn Images
June 23, 2026
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Getting the internal hire right is harder than any game the Buckeyes have ever played. Ryan Day and Ohio State made it look routine. There is a version of the Ryan Day story that gets told often, and it goes something like this: Ohio State had a good thing going, Urban Meyer stepped away, the program handed the offense to the next man in line, and the machine kept running….

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Ohio State Football: Jim Tressel Set to Join Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel with his former player and current linebackers coach james Laurinaitis | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
June 23, 2026
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When Ohio State opens the 2026 season against Ball State on September 5, the Horseshoe will add a new name to its C-Deck Ring of Honor. Jim Tressel, who coached the Buckeyes from 2001 to 2010, will become just the third coach enshrined in Ohio Stadium history, joining legends Paul Brown and Woody Hayes. He’s also the first addition to the Ring since quarterback Troy Smith was honored in 2014….

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