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

E + R = O Wristband | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
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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Buckeye Football: Brandon Inniss Earns Ohio State’s Block O Jersey for 2026 Season

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August 22, 2026

Veteran Ohio State wide receiver Brandon Inniss will wear the Block O jersey for the Buckeyes in 2026, following a post-practice announcement on Saturday.  Ohio State head coach Ryan Day presented Brandon Inniss with the Block O jersey following practice Saturday, officially making the two-time captain the Buckeyes’ recipient for the 2026 season. Inniss will trade his No. 1 jersey for No. 0, taking on one of the most recognizable…

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

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August 18, 2026

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 Opens 2026 as AP No. 1, Setting Up Monster Week 2 Showdown at No. 5 Texas

Ohio State receiver Brandon Inniss, left and quarterback Julian Sayin celebrate their win over Texas following an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
August 17, 2026

The preseason AP Poll was released Monday, and the Ohio State Buckeyes will begin the 2026 season at the top. Ohio State is the No. 1 team in the country in both the AP and Coaches polls, setting the stage for what could be the biggest game of the regular season when the Buckeyes travel to Austin in Week 2. The Buckeyes are followed by Oregon, Georgia, and Notre Dame,…

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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

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: Freshmen Khary Wilder and Luke Fahey Shed Black Stripes

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August 16, 2026

The Ohio State freshman class is already making an impact as defensive end Khary Wilder and quarterback Luke Fahey both shed their black stripe on Saturday.  The Buckeyes’ freshman class is off to a great start as the first full week of fall camp comes to an end, including two who shed their black stripes following Saturday’s scrimmage.  Defensive Lineman Khary Wilder Khary Wilder was one of two Ohio State…

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Fall Camp: Bo Jackson Standing Out as Ohio State’s Offensive Line Remains a Work in Progress

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) carries the ball against the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images
August 15, 2026

Bo Jackson is standing out at running back for Ohio State, while Ryan Day says the Buckeyes still have work to do along the offensive line. Ohio State is continuing to work through the middle stages of fall camp, and Ryan Day provided some notable updates Saturday following the Buckeyes’ latest scrimmage. The biggest takeaway came from the running back room, where Bo Jackson continues to separate himself. Day pointed…

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Ohio State Fall Camp Updates: Latest on Key Position Battles; How NFL Coordinators Are Transforming Buckeyes

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, left, talks to defensive coordinator Matt Patricia during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
August 14, 2026

Here are the latest Ohio State Fall Camp updates on position battles and how Arthur Smith and Matt Patricia are transforming the Buckeyes. As Ohio State football navigates through fall camp, the influence of new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith and the continued presence of defensive coordinator Matt Patricia are more evident by the day. Both coordinators bring extensive NFL experience to the table, so the Buckeyes are refining their operation…

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Ohio State Football: Position Battles are Heating Up in Fall Camp for the Buckeyes

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August 13, 2026

As Fall Camp continues, certain position group battles are becoming clearer for Ohio State. Here’s the latest on how three rooms are shaking out.  Ohio State football is one of the most competitive environments in the country, if not the most. This ideal has been passed down for generations. From the days of Woody Hayes hammering “apathy” out of his players’ mindset, the standard was set. This year is no…

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