Buckeye Cadence: Ohio State O/U 9.5 Wins, Arthur Smith’s Offense & Most Intriguing Unit on the 2026 Roster

Ohio State OC Arthur Smith | Image Credit: Blake Biscardi/The Silver Bulletin
March 26, 2026

Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid work through Ohio State’s schedule with a 9.5 win total, discuss Arthur Smith’s offense, and their most intriguing units. On this episode of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid tackle Ohio State’s win total by diving into the Buckeyes’ schedule. Then they make the case for the most intriguing unit on the roster, break down what Arthur Smith said about Jeremiah Smith that every…

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Ohio State Football: Brandon Inniss Uses Elite and Unstoppable to Describe 2026 Buckeyes

Nov 29, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Brandon Inniss (1) reacts in the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
March 24, 2026

Ohio State returned to the practice field for Week 2 of Spring ball, and Brandon Inniss only needed two words to describe himself and the 2026 Buckeyes. With 51 new faces in the program, a new offensive coordinator in Arthur Smith, and National Championship expectations remaining in Columbus, I asked Brandon Inniss to describe the 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes in one word. His response? “Elite.” That was his word for…

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Buckeye Cadence: John Mobley’s Moment; Ohio State’s Path in March; & Legend Bey’s Curtis Samuel Comparison

Ohio State Buckeyes center Christoph Tilly (13), guard John Mobley Jr. (0) and guard Taison Chatman (3) prepare to play defense in the first half at Value City Arena on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch
March 18, 2026

Can Ohio State’s men’s basketball make a run in the NCAA Tournament? Plus, more spring football questions are answered on Buckeye Cadence. On Episode 2 of Buckeye Cadence, Blake Biscardi and Grant Kincaid work through the NCAA Tournament bracket and spring football questions from what Ohio State needs out of John Mobley Jr. in March, to whether an upset over Duke is actually possible, to what the Legend Bey-Curtis Samuel…

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Buckeye State of the Union: Inside Ohio State’s First Day of Spring Practice as 2026 Season Begins

Ohio State opens Spring Practice on March 10, 2026 | Image Credit: The Ohio State University Football/Department of Athletics
March 10, 2026

Buckeye State of the Union: Take an inside look as Ohio State took the field for the first time this spring, followed by a recap of Ryan Day’s remarks. Ohio State opened spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, officially beginning the 2026 season with 51 new faces on the roster following major NFL departures and transfer portal movement. In this first Buckeye State of the Union of the…

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Transformation of Sonny Styles: How a Safety Became the Most Athletic Linebacker in the 2026 NFL Draft

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State linebacker Sonny Styles (LB25) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
March 4, 2026

At Ohio State, Sonny Styles transformed from a position-switch player into an elite NFL Draft prospect after a record-setting Combine. Sonny Styles grabbed the attention of the sports world at the NFL Combine, following a historic performance. At 6-foot-5 and 244 pounds, he exploded through testing with a 4.46-second 40-yard dash, a 43.5-inch vertical jump, and an 11-foot-2 broad jump, leaving scouts and analysts buzzing. But according to Ohio State linebackers…

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Embrace the Moment: How Togetherness is Fueling Ohio State Basketball’s Late Surge

Mar 1, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes guard Bruce Thornton (2) controls the ball as Purdue Boilermakers guard Gicarri Harris (24) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
March 2, 2026

Ohio State Basketball embraced the moment, according to Jake Diebler, as togetherness fueled the Buckeyes over No. 8 Purdue. COLUMBUS, Ohio – By the time the under-eight media timeout hit in the second half, the tenor inside the Schottenstein Center felt different. Not just hopeful nor even nervous, the arena was certain that Ohio State was going to pull off the upset over No. 8 Purdue. That confidence came from…

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Ohio State Basketball Notches Signature Quad 1 Win Over Purdue 82-74

COLUMBUS, OHIO - MARCH 1: Bruce Thornton #2 of the Ohio State Buckeyes celebrates with Ivan Njegovan #7 and Gabe Cupps #4 after the Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Purdue Boilermakers at Value City Arena on March 1, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. Ohio State defeated Purdue 82-74. (Photo by Kirk Irwin/Getty Images)
March 1, 2026

Ohio State Basketball opens March with a much-needed upset over No. 8 Purdue at home, earning a signature Quad 1 win for its resume. Coming off a tremendously disappointing pursuit at Iowa this past Wednesday, the Buckeyes backed themselves into a corner and made this home matchup against No. 8 Purdue a must-win to keep tournament hopes alive. Devin Royal drew a foul to open up scoring for Buckeyes, which…

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NFL Combine: Former Ohio State Buckeyes Chase Pro Dreams in Indianapolis

Ohio State football players Caleb Downs and Sonny Styles at the second Fall Kickoff: An Invitation to Jesus | Image Credit: Sean Moreno Photophrahy @seanmorenophotography
February 26, 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes take on the NFL Combine, taking the next step toward their dream of playing in the league. Here are the dates and times to watch their workouts.  Each spring, the NFL Combine transforms Indianapolis into a proving ground where college football’s elite showcase their speed, strength, and skill before pro scouts and coaches. As usual, the Ohio State Buckeyes are well represented. This year, eleven Buckeyes…

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Ohio State Basketball: Is Jake Diebler the Right Guy to Lead Buckeyes?

Mar 14, 2024; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes interim head coach Jake Diebler talks to | Matt Krohn-USA TODAY Sports
February 25, 2026

Jake Diebler’s short career as head coach at Ohio State has been up and down, and many wonder if he’s the right man for the job. Anyone who has been around or been a fan of Ohio State athletics in the past two decades is certainly familiar with the Diebler name. From 2007-11, the sharpshooting Jon Diebler assaulted the nylon from behind the arc, setting both the single-season and career…

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Ohio State Football: Buckeyes Lock Up Matt Patricia with Extension After Historic Defensive Season

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
February 23, 2026

Matt Patricia built one of the best defenses in the country in his first season in Columbus. Now, he’ll get a chance to build on it. Ohio State’s defensive coordinator, Matt Patricia, has agreed to a contract extension with the Buckeyes, according to the Columbus Dispatch’s Joey Kaufman, with terms of the deal remaining undisclosed. The news comes after a historically dominant defensive season that made Patricia one of the…

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