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Buckeye Football: Ohio State’s Road to the Playoff Starts With These Three Questions

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

August 28, 2026

Ohio State faces its toughest schedule yet in 2026. Here are three critical areas that could define the Buckeyes’ season and playoff hopes. The Buckeyes enter the 2026 season with little margin for error. A grueling schedule, defensive turnover, and questions along the offensive line will test Ohio State’s depth from the opening weeks of the season through the playoff push. With six preseason ranked opponents on the schedule, including…

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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

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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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Ohio State Football: Can Linebacker Christian Alliegro Embrace the Pressure?

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August 20, 2026

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Ohio State linebacker Christian Alliegro faces the challenge of replacing elite draft picks and leading a defense in his first year with the Buckeyes. When Ohio State played Wisconsin in 2025, a Badgers defender wore an arm cast for most of the game. Somehow, the linebacker was still arguably the most productive player on the field for Wisconsin that day. That player was standout linebacker Christian Alliegro. The Avon, Connecticut…

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Ohio State Football: An Emergence of Young Talent in the Secondary is Making Waves

August 18, 2026

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Ohio State’s secondary has seen an emergence of young talent coupled with impact transfers. Here’s the latest about the defensive backs from fall camp. After losing one of the best safeties ever to play college football, Caleb Downs, and a Senior leader in Lorenzo Styles, the back end of Ohio State’s defense needed replenishing. How will Matt Patricia go about doing so? Jaylen McClain has emerged as a dependable Free…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Gives Vote of Confidence to a Deep Linbacker Room

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August 17, 2026

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Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day gave his take on a deep and talented linebacker room for the Buckeyes in 2026. With the departure of two top 10 draft picks, the Linebacker position is experiencing a reload. “There’s no rebuilding anything around here. So, that’s the standard,” said Ryan Day during his Saturday press conference. The standard is no different for James Laurinaitis and his unit. How this coaching staff…

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Ohio State Football: Isaiah West Proving His “Explosive” Prediction Early in Fall Camp

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August 10, 2026

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Ohio State running back Isaiah West is turning heads during fall camp, as the Buckeyes sort out their talented RB room. Early this past Spring, The Silver Bulletin asked Isaiah West to describe 2026 in one word. With a grin on his face, he said, “explosive.” Four practices into fall camp, the Ohio State running back has certainly kept his word. Isaiah West has flashed in an array of ways,…

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Ohio State Basketball: Two Five-Stars Enter the Program for First Time in Over a Decade

July 20, 2026

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Aside from the influx of talent from the transfer portal, Jake Diebler and his staff have landed two of the most talented freshmen for Ohio State in more than a decade. Anthony Thompson and LJ Smith add a dynamic layer to this roster that has been sorely missed. Diebler commented on the incoming class, saying, “I think it speaks more about what recruits and what people think about our program…

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Ohio State Football: Running Back Isaiah West Describes His 2026 Season as “Explosive”

April 13, 2026

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Isaiah West shared his outlook for his sophomore season as Arthur Smith steps in to lead the Ohio State offense and elevate the ground game with a stable of running backs. The Silver Bulletin asked Isaiah West to describe his 2026 season in one word. He smirked and confidently said, “Explosive.” After asking West how he would describe his season in 2026, The Silver Bulletin asked how he would describe…

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