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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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Tyler Bowen Under Microscope Leading Offensive Line in Need of Significant Improvement

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June 29, 2026
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Offensive Line Coach Tyler Bowen looks to solidify an offensive line unit that sputtered for Ohio State during the 2025 postseason. How improved will the Buckeyes be up front in 2026? In the final two games of Ohio State’s season, the offensive line allowed 10 sacks and 16 tackles for loss. With the Buckeyes averaging a respectable 84 yards rushing in the two contests, the -71 yards on sacks were…

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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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Ohio State Football: Expectation and Opportunity Await for Julian Sayin in 2026

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June 24, 2026
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Ohio State football is led by quarterback Julian Sayin, who is embracing his leadership role and sky-high expectations for the Buckeyes. In 2025, Julian Sayin set the FBS record for single-season completion percentage (77%) and earned himself a trip to New York as he finished fourth in Heisman trophy votes. Sayin also finished second in the Big Ten in both Pass Yards (3,610) and Touchdowns (41). With accolades like this…

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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

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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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BOOM! Ohio State Lands First 2029 Commitment in California WR Austin Miller

June 22, 2026
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BOOM! 2029 Wide Receiver Austin Miller commits to Ohio State proving wide receiver university still stands with the Buckeyes.  Ohio State has its first commitment in the 2029 recruiting class, and it comes from one of the nation’s most intriguing young wide receiver prospects. Standing at 6 foot 5 and 200 pounds, Austin Miller announced his commitment to the Buckeyes following a visit to Columbus, becoming the first member of…

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Buckeye Cadence: Brady Edmunds, DGG, Kaylon Bailey & More; Ohio State’s 2027 Recruiting Class After OVs

Ohio State target Kaylon Bailey of Cleveland Glenville High School | Image Credit: Garrick Hodge, 247Sports
June 22, 2026
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Ohio State football looks to lock in its 2027 recruiting class with some big names. TJ Warner has the latest updates on the Buckeyes’ targets.  Official Visit season is officially in the books. On the latest episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and TJ Warner break down what Ohio State’s official visits revealed about the 2027 recruiting class, from Brady Edmunds and the two-QB plan to the latest on Kaylon Bailey, Marcus Fakatou,…

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