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Ohio State Football: Expectations Remain High Despite Difficult Schedule and 51 New Players

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. - Brandon Little, AZSPORTS
July 6, 2026
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The Ohio State football team has 51 new faces on the roster, a gauntlet schedule, and massive expectations looming. Ryan Day and his staff face both challenges and opportunities. Ohio State led the country with 11 draft picks in the 2026 NFL draft, with eight of those picks coming in rounds 1-3. In the past two years alone, OSU has had 25 players selected in the draft, along with a…

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Ohio State Recruiting: BOOM! Five Star Wide Receiver Jett Harrison Commits to Buckeyes

Central Catholic cornerback Xxavier Thomas (2) lines up across from St. Joseph's Prep wide receiver Jett Harrison in the first half of the PIAA Class 6A football championship game at Cumberland Valley High School, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, in Silver Spring Township, Pa. | Dan Rainville / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
July 1, 2026
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Five-Star Wide Receiver Jett Harrison commits to Ohio State as the Buckeyes land the little brother of Marvin Harrison Jr. Ohio State has landed one of the biggest commitments in the 2028 recruiting class as five-star wide receiver Jett Harrison announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Harrison chose Ohio State after building a strong relationship with the coaching staff, giving the Buckeyes another elite playmaker at the wide receiver position….

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Hire Former NFL Scout Andy Howell

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June 30, 2026
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The Ohio State Buckeyes have hired former NFL scout Andy Howell as a college scout, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Andy Howell spent 14 years in the NFL, primarily with the Cleveland Browns, Miami Dolphins, and New York Jets. His experience with player personnel and scouting will go a long way as the Buckeyes continue to look at ways to adapt to the current landscape in college football. In addition…

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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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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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Ryan Day’s Tenure: The Rarest Win in College Football Isn’t on the Scoreboard

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day | Photo by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch/USA Today Network/Imagn Images
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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Ohio State Football: Bo Jackson Has Chance to Become Elite; Elevate Offense to Championship Level

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June 16, 2026
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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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