Chip Minnich

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Chip Minnich covers Ohio State for Buckeyes On SI.

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Former Ohio State coach John Cooper at Ohio Stadium for Ohio State versus Indiana, 2024

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Nov 19, 2022; College Park, Maryland, USA; Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley looks onto the field during the second half against the Ohio State Buckeyes at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

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There is a certain symmetry to the possibility that Ohio State could be the team that finally ends Mike Locksley’s tenure at Maryland. It would not be because

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Ohio State enters October off a fresh 42-19 winner over Illinois. On paper, this should be a comfortable trip on October 3rd for a Buckeye team many think is pl

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Benjamin Franklin once said that "out of adversity comes opportunity," and no program in college football needs to lean on that sentiment more this week than Oh

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass defended by Ball State Cardinals defensive back Sterling Smith (1) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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Ohio State's trip to Austin on September 12 is the kind of game that decides how a season is talked about before October even starts. The Buckeyes stole the spo

Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs during football training camp inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Ohio State opens its season Saturday, Sept. 5, hosting Ball State at 12:30 p.m. in a game televised by The Big Ten Network that doubles as a celebration around

Mar 7, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks to quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

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Ohio State has become something like a finishing school for quarterbacks, thanks to Ohio State head coach Ryan Day. Over the past several seasons, the program h

Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) pursues Texas Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning (16) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

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The combination of both signees and transfer portal additions who emerged as starters for the Buckeyes is very impressive.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (3) makes a pass in the second half of the NCAA college football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Over the years, I have made a habit of writing about the upcoming senior class based upon their recruiting class. A typical recruiting class has a group of play

Jul 29, 2026; Chicago, IL, USA; Ohio State Football head coach Ryan Day speaks during Big Ten Media Days at Hilton Chicago. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Ohio State has been named the preseason Big Ten favorite, and will have to be on alert at all times throughout the season.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia talks to safety Jaylen McClain (8) during the first day of spring workouts for the 2026 football season at Woody Hayes Athletic Complex in Columbus on March 10, 2026.

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For the past two seasons, Caleb Downs was the unquestioned heartbeat of Ohio State's defense. His elite instincts, versatility, communication, and leadership ma

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Ian Moore (69), Brennen Schramm (34) and Austin Siereveld (67) celebrate after defeating the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State's 2025 season ended with a national championship defense that mostly lived up to its billing, a quarterback who emerged as a Heisman finalist, and th

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Ohio State enters the 2026 season as the reigning national champion's chief rival for preseason hype — ranked No. 1 in ESPN's initial Football Power Index and t

Chip Minnich

Joined: Jun 9, 2026

Four Things Ohio State Must Fix Before Oregon Comes To The Shoe

Trick or Treat? Luke Fahey Could Make His First Start as Ohio State Chases History at USC

Six Wins, One Heartbreak and a Brutal Second Half Ahead For Ohio State

"I’ve Been Waiting for You, Ohio State”: Indiana Is Ready to End a 38-Year Drought

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Could Ohio State Be The Final Game For Mike Locksley At Maryland?

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Ohio State Has Every Reason to Fear Iowa At Kinnick Stadium Again

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How Ohio State Must Bounce Back Versus Kent State

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3 Things Ohio State Must Fix This Week To Beat Texas Again

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3 Things To Watch From Ohio State vs. Ball State

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What Justin Fields and C.J. Stroud’s Second Years Suggest About Julian Sayin’s 2026

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Ohio State's 2023 Recruiting Class Takes Center Stage Heading Into This Season

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Where Are They Now? Tracking the 2023 Ohio State Recruiting Class Players Who Left Columbus

Big Ten Media Days Confirmed One Thing: Ohio State Is Still the Team to Beat

Jaylen McClain Ready to Become the New Leader of Ohio State's Secondary

How Ian Moore Should Help Solidify Ohio State’s Offensive Line in 2026

Can Ohio State Survive Its Own Schedule? Inside the Buckeyes’ 2026 Playoff Math