Zain Bando

Joined: Oct 14, 2025

Zain Bando is a Sports Desk writer for BIGPLAY with a focus on covering the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. Bando has been with the On SI network since October 2023, contributing across the Illinois Fighting Illini on SI and the Kansas State on SI sites, among others. Currently, Bando serves as a staff writer and columnist for MMA Knockout on SI, as well as the recently launched WNBA section of On SI, with a focus on the Dallas Wings.

Mar 7, 2026; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler has a quite moment after the game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

News

The Buckeyes would be sitting pretty in a new-look Big Ten Conference format.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) smiles as he walks off the field following the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. on Nov. 29, 2025. Ohio State won 27-9.

News

The Buckeyes want to leave no doubt this fall in search of a return to the national title game.

The helmet of Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sits on the sideline prior to the NCAA football game against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Mich. Nov. 29, 2025.

News

Could the Buckeyes be jumping ship from the Big Ten in the near future?

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day 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.

News

The Ohio State Buckeyes will try to rebound after last year's College Football Playoff exit.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

News

The Ohio State football program is a model of tradition and accountability from the top down.

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.

Opinion

The Ohio State Buckeyes will try to avoid free-fall mode this fall in a challenging Big Ten league.

Ohio State Buckeyes guard John Mobley Jr. (0) reacts after a turnover during the second half of the NCAA men's basketball game against the Michigan Wolverines at the Schottenstein Center in Columbus on Feb. 8, 2026. Ohio State lost 82-61.

News

The star guard was dealt some unfortunate news following a game vs. the USC Trojans last Wednesday.

LeBron James takes in the warmups of the Virginia Tech Hokies and Ohio State Buckeyes game in Ohio Stadium on September 6, 2014.

Osu14vt Kwr 44

News

The future NBA Hall of Famer was seen wearing Ohio State Buckeyes gear despite never attending his favorite school during his would-be college years.

Ohio State's Troy Smith is all smiles after finding out that the Buckeyes will face Florida in the National Championship game in Glendale, Arizona on Dec. 3, 2006.

News

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had great players over the years, but not all have gone on to win the Super Bowl in the NFL.

News

The Buckeyes reportedly added some depth to their offensive coaching staff Monday ahead of this fall.

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

Buckeyes In The NFL

Former Ohio State Buckeyes star Emeka Egbuka reminded the world why the Super Bowl is more than just a game.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on during warm ups before the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

News

Ryan Day made his feelings clear about new offensive co

Zain Bando

Joined: Oct 14, 2025

Ohio State's Jake Diebler All-Time NCAA Tournament Record and Best Finishes

Ryan Day Reveals Biggest Improvement Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Must Make This Season

Ohio State's Ryan Day Gives Candid Response About Ex-NFL Staff Hires

Ohio State's Jake Diebler Gets Real About Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament Push

News

Here's Ohio State's Place in Hypothetical Big Ten Conference Realignment

News

Ohio State Football Already Motivated After ‘Bad Taste’ To End Repeat CFP Title Bid

News

Ohio State Buckeyes Could Explore Bailing on Big Ten According to Top CFB Analysts

News

Josh Pate Makes Bold Admission About Ohio State's Current Place in College Football

News

Ohio State Buckeyes GM Reinforces Key Pillar for Ryan Day's Excellence in Columbus

Opinion

Three Areas Ohio State Buckeyes Can't Afford to Take Step Back

News

John Mobley's Injury Status Devastating for Buckeyes During March Madness Push

News

How LeBron James Paid Tribute to Ohio State Buckeyes While Making NBA History

Three Best Ohio State Buckeyes Players to Never Win Super Bowl Title

Ohio State Coach Ryan Day Adds SEC Experienced Tight End Coach

Ohio State Legend Does Good Deed To Make Air Force Veteran's Super Bowl Dreams Real

Ohio State's Ryan Day Makes First Statement About Newly-Hired OC Arthur Smith