Chip Minnich

Joined: Jun 9, 2026

Chip Minnich covers Ohio State for Buckeyes On SI.

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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

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA Division I football game on Saturday at Ohio Stadium.

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Ohio State has spent the better part of five decades manufacturing elite wide receivers, so thoroughly that “Wide Receiver University” has become more claim th

Oregon Ducks quarterback Anthony Brown (13) is pursued by Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (92) and Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Denzel Burke (29) during Saturday's NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on September 11, 2021.

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Sure Wins Ball State (Sept. 5) The Cardinals simply do not have the talent or depth to match Ohio State. This should be an opportunity for the Buckeyes to brea

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day talks to Purdue Boilermakers head coach Barry Odom prior to the NCAA football game against the Purdue Boilermakers at Ross-Ade Stadium in West Lafayette, Ind. on Nov. 8, 2025.

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One of the quirks of the 18-team Big Ten is that Ohio State no longer plays every conference opponent each season. In 2026, the Buckeyes will avoid eight confer

Former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel, 2011

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Jim Tressel established the program that Ohio State fans have been reveling in for the past twenty-five years. Below are some key characteristics to keep in mind when remembering the impact of Jim Tressel on Ohio State football.

Sep 20, 2008; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jim Tressel on the sidelines with quarterback Terrelle Pryor (2) against the Troy Trojans at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

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The two scandals are not identical. But comparing them reveals a great deal about the NCAA, the court system, and the soul of college athletics.

Chip Minnich

Joined: Jun 9, 2026

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