Matt Parker

Matt Parker

Joined: Apr 2, 2025

Matt Parker is an award-winning sports journalist with experience on the Ohio State beat. He started covering the Buckeyes with Lettermen Row at On3 in July 2022. Prior to Lettermen Row, he covered high school sports in New Hampshire for the Concord Monitor. Matt is a proud Ohio University graduate.

Ohio State's longest run against Akron was a 21-yarder by TreVeyon Henderson.

Buckeyes In The NFL

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a catch against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Sonny Styles (6) tackles Texas Longhorns wide receiver Ryan Wingo (5) during the second half of the Cotton Bowl Classic College Football Playoff semifinal game at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Jan. 10, 2025. Ohio State won 28-14.

Aug 8, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive line coach Larry Johnson talks to players during football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Complex.

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Austin Siereveld (67) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Football

Ohio State has several questions for its starters, but one player knows he'll see the first snap against Texas.

August 31, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) celebrates after sacking Akron Zips quarterback Ben Finley (10) during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game at Ohio Stadium.

Football

Ohio State had 14 players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft and one insider is calling an early shot for 2026.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day makes a pass during spring football practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, in Columbus, Ohio.

News

Ohio State Head Coach Ryan Day continues to cement his legacy in Columbus and is bringing home more awards.

April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes offensive tackle Josh Simmons (71) competes during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

Football

Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons became a first round draft pick despite 2024 season-ending injury.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) celebrates a sack against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter during the College Football Playoff championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.

Football

Ohio State defensive lineman Tyleik Williams was the third Buckeye selected in the 2025 NFL Draft.

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) warms up prior to the NCAA football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions at Beaver Stadium in University Park, Pa. on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024.

Football

Ohio State offensive lineman Donovan Jackson finds NFL home, becomes first round draft pick.

Ohio State receiver Emeka Egbuka runs for a touchdown against Marshall.

Football

Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka becomes the most recent Buckeye wideout taken in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Donovan Jackson (74) holds the trophy following the 34-23 win over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to win the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Jan. 21, 2025.

News

ESPN NFL Insider Peter Schrager calls his shot on three Buckeyes hearing their name in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

Chris Henry Jr. was at Ohio Stadium to watch the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Michigan Wolverines in an NCAA football game on Saturday Nov. 30, 2024.

The reigning national champs never rebuild; they just reload. Where do they sit on the recruiting trail compared to other programs?