Ohio State Football: Bo Jackson Has Chance to Become Elite; Elevate Offense to Championship Level

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June 16, 2026

After a standout freshman season, Bo Jackson’s development could be the key to an ascension for Ohio State’s offense. As a true freshman, Bo Jackson emerged as one of the pleasant surprises for OSU during the 2025 season. The Cleveland native’s explosiveness was evident from the moment he stepped on the field as Bo averaged a whopping 12 yards per carry on his first 18 carries of the year. With…

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Ohio State Football: Which Player Will Earn the Block O Jersey for the 2026 Buckeyes?

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June 16, 2026

Ohio State’s annual tradition of awarding its coveted Block O jersey to a player will continue this Fall. Here are three likely candidates to receive the honor.  Each year, one Buckeye is fortunate enough to be chosen to wear the Block O jersey number. The tradition, which began in 2020 after the NCAA permitted athletes to wear the number 0, pays homage to former Buckeyes middle guard Bill Willis. As…

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Ohio State Football: James Laurinaitis Ushers in New Group of Linebackers for Buckeyes

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June 12, 2026

Ohio State football’s Linebackers Coach James Laurinaitis will usher in a new group of Silver Bullets on defense for the Buckeyes in 2026. On April 23rd of this year, Ohio State became the first school to have two linebackers selected in the top 10 picks of the NFL draft. Arvell Reese would go 5th overall to the Giants, and Sonny Styles followed as the 7th overall pick to the Commanders….

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Ohio State Basketball: Jake Diebler Rounds Out Staff for 2026, Adds Former Buckeye Legend

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June 1, 2026

Ohio State Basketball head coach Jake Diebler officially completes his staff heading into a pivotal 2026 season, adding a former Buckeye legend. Ohio State basketball head coach Jake Diebler has completed his coaching staff for the 2026-27 season, adding assistant coach Mike Wells, strength and conditioning coach Dave Richardson, and program analyst William Buford. He has also promoted Jamall Walker to associate head coach. Buford, a prolific scorer who was…

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Ohio State Football: How the Buckeyes Manage and Replace Defensive Talent

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. during the spring game. (Photo: Adam Cairns, USA TODAY Sports)
May 30, 2026

Ohio State’s defensive staff faces the challenge of replacing seven NFL draft picks from a historic defense. In 2025, Ohio State boasted a defense that stood out in a program already rich in defensive history. At the year’s end, they led the nation in Scoring Defense (9.3 PPG), Passing Defense (129.7 YPG), and Total Defense by allowing just 219 total yards per game- 35 less than any other unit in…

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Ohio State Football: Challenges the Buckeyes Could Face on Offense in 2026

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May 19, 2026

The Ohio State offense may face some challenges in the Fall, but not ones they don’t have the tools to overcome. Here’s how the Buckeyes will do it. In 2025, Ohio State’s offense helped lead the way to an undefeated regular season behind uber-efficient play from Julian Sayin and a blossoming Bo Jackson in the backfield. Carnell Tate’s breakout season that earned him the 4th overall pick in the NFL…

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Buckeyes in the NFL: These Former Ohio State Football Players Will Standout as Rookies

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May 6, 2026

Former Buckeyes Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs, and Kayden McDonald have opportunities to make significant impacts as rookies in the NFL this Fall.  The NFL Draft has come to an end, and several key members of last season’s Ohio State roster are gearing up to begin a new chapter in their careers. Let’s take a look at which of these Buckeyes will have the most success in year one.  Carnell Tate…

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Ohio State Football: Elite Wide Receivers are Theme of Ryan Day Era in Columbus

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April 30, 2026

Ryan Day’s tenure in Columbus has been defined by elite wide receiver talent. Top names like Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and Carnell Tate have led the way.  What do all six of these names have in common? They were all drafted in the first round of the NFL draft under Ryan Day. Ohio State has had its fair share of historic defenses throughout…

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BOOM: Ohio State Lands Duquense Standout Shooting Guard Jimmie Williams

April 18, 2026

Jake Diebler adds crucial versatility and experience to what will be a deep backcourt for Ohio State Ohio State lands a very solid all-around guard in Jimmie Williams from Duquesne. Jimmie is from Solon, Ohio and started his collegiate career at Wallace State Community College in Alabama where he averaged 22.5 PPG, 8.3 RPG and 5 APG in 2023. He then transferred to South Florida in 2024 where he played…

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BOOM: Ohio State Lands Elite Offensive Lineman Jimmy Kalis Over Loaded Final Six

April 17, 2026

Ryan Day lands a big piece for his future offense- both in importance and stature Ohio State has added another major piece to its future in the trenches, securing a commitment from highly touted offensive lineman Jimmy Kalis over a loaded group of finalists that included Clemson, Georgia, LSU, Miami, and Texas. The Buckeyes made Kalis a clear priority throughout the process, with offensive line coach Tyler Bowen playing a…

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