Ohio State Athletics: Schottenstein Center Announces Major Video Board Upgrades for 2026 Season

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July 17, 2026

Ohio State announced plans for a major video board upgrade at the Schottenstein Center, which will be in place for the 2026 winter season. COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Schottenstein Center is undergoing a significant technological transformation this summer to revitalize the game-day atmosphere for Ohio State basketball and hockey fans. Ohio State Athletics announced Wednesday that the arena is being outfitted with a suite of high-definition LED video displays, a…

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Ohio State Basketball: Ohio’s Four Basketball Powers to Meet Under Open Sky on October 7

Ohio’s four major basketball programs will play a preseason exhibition doubleheader outdoors on October 7. The CareSource Invitational, supporting mental health, will feature Ohio State vs. Cincinnati and Dayton vs. Xavier.
July 9, 2026

Ohio’s four major basketball programs, Ohio State, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Xavier, will play in the CareSource Invitational on October 7, as the Buckeyes draw the Bearcats.  Ohio State, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Xavier will share a basketball court for the first time in program history. On October 7, the four programs will square off in outdoor exhibition games at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, home of the Cincinnati…

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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