Ohio State Football: 3 Important Differences to Watch in the Buckeye Offense for 2026 Season

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August 27, 2026

Ohio State hired Arthur Smith as its offensive coordinator, and coaches and players are excited about what Smith brings to the table to elevate the Buckeye offense.  51 new players are on Ohio State’s 2026 roster, but the most important addition does not wear a jersey. Arthur Smith takes over for Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator for the Buckeyes, giving the Scarlet and Gray a former NFL head coach on…

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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

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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Ohio State Football: Three Rushmen That Could Step Up on Defensive Line for Buckeyes

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August 24, 2026

Ryan Day and Ohio State are looking for pass rushers to emerge on the defensive line. Here are three names to watch.  Larry Johnson’s unit is always a topic of conversation considering the talent he has acquired and developed throughout his tenure in Columbus. After adding three players from the portal and returning guys like Kenyatta Jackson Jr, Eddrick Houston, Beau Atkinson, and Epi Sitanilei, the pool of talent is…

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Buckeye Football: Leadership Could Be Ohio State’s Secret Weapon in 2026

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August 24, 2026

Ohio State’s seven captains, Ryan Day’s culture-first philosophy, and two former NFL head coaches give the Buckeyes a leadership edge entering 2026. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State has enough talent to win another national championship. The challenge for Ryan Day is getting 51 newcomers to understand how the Buckeyes expect to play before the schedule forces them to prove it. That’s where Ohio State’s seven captains could become its biggest…

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Road to Saturday: The Wristband That Taught Me How to Watch Ohio State Football

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August 23, 2026

I have worn the same wristband every day since August 2014. It is black with red letters that read “E + R = O.” Event + Response = Outcome. I was 15 years old when I discovered an equation while watching Ohio State football. I thought I was learning how a team responded to adversity, but I had no idea I was learning how to understand people. What I remember…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Name Seven Team Captains for 2026 Season

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August 22, 2026

Ohio State announced seven team captains on Saturday, highlighting veteran leadership on both sides of the ball for the Buckeyes. The Ohio State football team announced a group of veterans as captains on Saturday. Payton Pierce, Kenyatta Jackson, Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Austin Siereveld, Brandon Inniss, and Jaylen McClain are the team captains for the Buckeyes this Fall. A lot of the talk around the Buckeyes this Spring and Fall…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 8/21: Ohio State 2026 Football Schedule Rundown

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August 21, 2026

Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Dan and Cass break down Ohio State’s challenging 2026 schedule. Can the Buckeyes avoid multiple losses, or will Ryan Day’s team go undefeated? We open this episode by trying CJ Stroud’s new warm-up technique. Next, we break down the pivotal position battles on the offensive end of the ball. After a quick camp overview, Dan and Cass break down Ohio State’s 2026…

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Ohio State Football: Julian Sayin Has Become a Different Quarterback This Fall

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) smiles participates in the third day of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Aug. 8, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 20, 2026

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has elevated every aspect of his game this fall, drawing rave reviews from teammates during fall camp. Julian Sayin already established himself as one of the most efficient quarterbacks in college football during his freshman season. Now, Ohio State’s starting quarterback appears to be entering Year 2 as a much more complete player. That has become one of the defining storylines of the Buckeyes’ fall…

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Ohio State Football: Isaiah West Reveals How Much Better Bo Jackson Has Become

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Isaiah West (32) runs during practice at Highland Park High School in Dallas prior to the College Football Playoff matchup against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes on Dec. 29, 2025. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
August 19, 2026

Isaiah West and Bo Jackson are pushing each other in Ohio State’s backfield, as a dynamic duo with championship potential entering 2026. The competition inside Ohio State’s running back room is entering another gear this fall, and Isaiah West believes the Buckeyes have two backs capable of making a major impact. Isaiah West spent the offseason transforming his body and working back from injuries that limited his development early in…

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CFP Contenders: Seven Teams That Can Realistically Win the 2026 National Championship

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza dives across the goal line for a touchdown during the Hoosiers’ 27-21 win over Miami for the College Football Playoff national championship on Monday night. (Carmen Mandato / Getty Images)
August 18, 2026

The 2026 National Championship will be won by one of seven teams, with a wild card to watch. Here’s what you need to know when predicting a national champion.  How many teams can realistically win the national championship in 2026? When you look across the country, I believe there are seven teams that have a legitimate path to hoisting the College Football Playoff trophy at the end of the season….

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