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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Look to Start Loaded Big Ten Schedule Strong

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September 25, 2026
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Ohio State opens Big Ten play this weekend, facing the Illinois Fighting Illini in game four. The Buckeyes will look to shore up issues that have stood out through the first three weeks and start a challenging schedule on the right track. Here’s how the two squads match up as we close out the first quarter of the regular season. Opponent Profile The Illini feature some new looks, but a…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/25: Ohio State vs. Illinois Preview 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day takes the field with his players before the NCAA football game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium on Sept. 5, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
September 25, 2026
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Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! The Buckeyes are set to face Illinois in a Big Noon battle! Can Bret Bielema pull off a massive upset or are the Buckeyes too dialed in? We breakdown where Katin Houser and the Illinois offense can find success. Is Collin Dixon one of the best wide receivers in college football? Finally, we discuss scheduling fatigue regarding MAC opponents. Apple Spotify Twitter…

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Ohio State Football: Young Defenders Ready for Bigger Roles as Big Ten Play Begins

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September 24, 2026
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Is Ohio State expanding the roles of young defenders Jay Timmons, Khary Wilder, Riley Pettijohn, and T.J. Alford as Big Ten play begins? Ohio State has spent the first three games of the season learning what its young defensive players can handle. Jay Timmons has earned a starting role. Khary Wilder has carved out a place in third-down situations. Riley Pettijohn and TJ Alford have shown the athleticism and playmaking…

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Ohio State’s Execution Problems by the Numbers as Ryan Day Demands Better Situational Football

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) leaves the field following the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026. Ohio State won 59-3. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
September 23, 2026
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Ryan Day explains Ohio State’s third-down, red-zone, and short-yardage struggles, revealing offensive issues that extend beyond quarterback Julian Sayin. Ohio State enters Big Ten play with questions at third down, in the red zone, and in short-yardage situations. The Buckeyes are 12-of-33 (36.4%) on third down and 12-of-17 (70.6% touchdown scoring rate) in the red zone through three games. The numbers point to an offensive issue beyond Julian Sayin’s rare…

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Ryan Day Challenges Ohio State Running Backs to “Run Angry” as Run Game Seeks Consistency

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) celebrates a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Kent State Golden Flashes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026. Ohio State won 59-3. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, USA TODAY Network Via Reuters Co
September 22, 2026
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Ryan Day challenges Ohio State’s running backs to run angry as execution, physicality, and short-yardage struggles remain key concerns. Ohio State’s running game enters Big Ten play with an emphasis on physicality, execution, and maximizing opportunities at the line of scrimmage. Ryan Day said Tuesday that the Buckeyes missed opportunities against Kent State, including several runs that developed behind open blocking lanes. The issue emerged at the second level, where…

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Ohio State Football: Ryan Day Addresses Julian Sayin, Run Game, Third Downs, Short Yardage and Pass Rush Concerns

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September 22, 2026
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Ohio State’s offense continues to struggle in critical situations as third-down failures, missed reads, and execution issues raise concerns. As Ohio State enters conference play this Saturday, a handful of question marks urgently need answers. With a loss already and five top-18 opponents remaining on the schedule, the Buckeyes’ margin for error has shrunk dramatically. A few areas stand out most. Pass Rush Woes This is perhaps Ohio State’s most…

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Ohio State Beats Kent State 59-3 as Jeremiah Smith Sets Receiving Record; Young Buckeyes Flash

Ohio State freshman defensive lineman Jamir Perez celebrates a scoop-and-score against Kent State | Image Credit: Ohio State Football
September 19, 2026
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Ohio State handled Kent State 59-3 as Jeremiah Smith set the program’s receiving record and young Buckeyes flashed with touchdowns. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jeremiah Smith breaks Ohio State’s all-time receiving yards record en route to a 59-3 victory over Kent State.  The Buckeyes executed at a high level for the first 23 minutes of game play, gaining 15 first downs, before the offense sputtered on back-to-back drives. Sayin was hurried…

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Jeremiah Smith Breaks Ohio State’s All-Time Receiving Record: His Top 5 Career Catches

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September 19, 2026
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Jeremiah Smith broke Ohio State’s all-time receiving yards record. Here are his top five catches from his historic, ongoing Buckeye career. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jeremiah Smith has officially taken his place at the top of Ohio State’s receiving record book, passing Michael Jenkins to become the Buckeyes’ all-time leader in career receiving yards. Smith hauled in a 23-yard reception on the second drive, bringing his total to 2,909 receiving yards…

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Ohio State vs. Kent State: TSB Staff Picks for the Buckeyes and Golden Flashes

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September 19, 2026
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Ohio State returns to the Horseshoe to host in-state foe Kent State. The Silver Bulletin’s staff shares their predictions for the matchup. The Buckeyes and Golden Flashes have met three times (2002, 2007, and 2014). In each of those seasons, Ohio State has either made or won the National Championship game. Ryan Day’s team is 1-3 in its last four games, much like the 2014 title team, which lost in…

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Bunch of Nuts Podcast 9/18: Ohio State vs. Kent State Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) scores a touchdown during the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch
September 18, 2026
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Please like and subscribe to our YouTube Channel! Dan opens the show previewing the matchup against Kent State. Can the Golden Flashes give Ohio State fits? Dan gives his keys to the game and his score prediction. After, Dan recaps the loss to Texas? Who is to blame? Where can Ohio State draw a silver lining from their experience in Austin? Apple Spotify Twitter Previous Episodes Dan SmythOhio State graduate….

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