Ohio State defense Archives

Matt Patricia Breaks Down the Challenge USC’s Passing Game Presents for Ohio State

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October 26, 2026

Matt Patricia breaks down the challenge USC quarterback Jayden Maiava poses for Ohio State as the Trojans come off a 24-7 loss to Wisconsin. Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia expects USC to challenge his defense at every level of the field when the Buckeyes travel to Los Angeles on Saturday. The Trojans enter the matchup at 6-2 overall and 3-2 in Big Ten play after a 24-7 loss to…

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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 Identity Has Changed: Ryan Day Must Trust Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith against Texas | Image Credit: Justin Cohen Photography/The Silver Bulletin

September 14, 2026

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Ohio State must embrace its offensive identity and trust Jeremiah Smith and Julian Sayin when the game is on the line. Ohio State’s best player was standing on the sideline when the game was hanging in the balance. Jeremiah Smith had eight catches for 164 yards and a touchdown against Texas, and he was the most dangerous player on the field for most of the night. He watched the final…

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Ohio State vs. Texas: Why Goal-to-Go Situations Could Decide the Game Again

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon (0) and safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrate a fourth down stop on a pass intended for Texas Longhorns wide receiver DeAndre Moore Jr. (0) during the first half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

September 9, 2026

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Goal-to-go situations and situational play calling could decide Ohio State and Texas for a third straight meeting. Texas has had Ohio State where it wanted the Buckeyes before. It just couldn’t finish the drive. This is a talent-equated game. Both teams have NFL talent across the roster, and neither side has an obvious advantage at every position. When I analyze a matchup like this, I start with the head coach,…

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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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