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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive back Caleb Downs (2) leaves the field following the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.

Key Ohio State NFL Draft decisions to watch for after the Cotton Bowl loss

Hanna Williford

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Jan 2, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.

Three offensive coordinator candidates for Ohio State replace Brian Hartline

Daniel Fisher

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Jan 2, 2026

Ohio State fans cheer during Script Ohio prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 26, 2016.

Every Ohio State player who has entered the NCAA Transfer Portal

Cade Cracas

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Jan 3, 2026

No. 1 defender in transfer portal linked to two major college football programs

James Parks

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Jan 2, 2026

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Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding (38) attempts a field goal in the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Ohio State immediately addresses kicking issues, offer nations top kicker

Cade Cracas

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Jan 2, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding (38) reacts following a missed field goal during the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.

Ohio State legend blames kicking woes for Buckeyes struggles in big games

Cade Cracas

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Jan 2, 2026

Sonny Styles 2026 NFL draft prospect profile, grades, rank, measurements

Thomas Martinez

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Jan 2, 2026

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) is sacked by Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Akheem Mesidor (3) in the second quarter during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

What the Cotton Bowl loss means for Julian Sayin's future at Ohio State

Rafael Zamorano

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Jan 2, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Bryce West (12) forces a fumble by Purdue Boilermakers quarterback Malachi Singleton (3) during the NCAA football game at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Nov. 8, 2025. Ohio State won 34-10.

Ohio natives leaving Ohio State after College Football Playoffs loss

Cade Cracas

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Jan 1, 2026

Oregon head coach Dan Lanning as the Oregon Ducks take on the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the Orange Bowl on Jan. 1, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida.

The College Football Playoff Bye Record Puts the Schedule on Blast

Cory Pappas

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Jan 1, 2026

Boulder, Colorado, USA; Colorado Buffaloes defensive back Tawfiq Byard (7) celebrates his interception in the fourth quarter against the Iowa State Cyclones at Folsom Field.

Major college football programs linked to underrated transfer portal prospect

Rowan Fisher Shotton

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Jan 1, 2026

John Henry Daley had a breakout season for Utah with 11.5 sacks and 17.5 tackles for loss. Now, he's entering the transfer portal.

Top 5 transfer portal landing spots for Utah EDGE John Henry Daley

Ryan Young

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Jan 1, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding (38) misses a field goal during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.

How Ohio State's loyalty to Jayden Fielding cost the Buckeyes in their biggest moment

Wil Steigerwald

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Jan 1, 2026

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day watches from the sideline during the Cotton Bowl against Miami.

How Title Favorite Ohio State Unraveled As Ryan Day Was Outcoached

Bryan Fischer

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Jan 1, 2026

Aug 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley watches from the sidelines against the Missouri State Bears in the first half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Five Biggest Games On USC's 2026 Schedule

Caden Handwork

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Jan 1, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12) runs off the field after Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) sealed the game with an interception in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.

Three reasons Ohio State lost the Cotton Bowl vs. Miami

Ty Kohler

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Jan 1, 2026

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith could up-end the finances of college football if he hit the transfer portal.

$4 million price tag projected if college football WR makes transfer portal decision

Joe Cox

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Jan 1, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) subs in for quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (3) during the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9.

Ohio State quarterback enters transfer portal after Cotton Bowl loss

John Hobbs

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Jan 1, 2026

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (3)

Ohio State QB enters transfer portal: 4 college football programs to watch

Tucker Harlin

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Jan 1, 2026

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