https://www.si.com/college/ohiostatehttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/why-bo-jackson-is-the-biggest-difference-maker-for-the-buckeyes-in-2026-01m39ry4emqy?utm_source=RSSBryce Gatten01m39ry4emqyAs fans in Columbus continue to watch Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith as the big playmakers, I think Bo Jackson in the backfield is an even bigger piece to the Thu, 24 Sep 2026 20:16:57 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ryan-day-has-one-major-decision-to-make-before-ohio-state-vs-illinois-01m39an313jm?utm_source=RSSJohn Hobbs01m39an313jmAs Big Ten play commences, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has one decision he has to make before the Buckeyes welcomes Illnois.Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:31:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/the-biggest-questions-following-ohio-state-as-they-enter-big-ten-play-01m37y3dqxbr?utm_source=RSSBrett Alberts01m37y3dqxbrThe Buckeyes are ranked seventh in the nation and have a 2-1 record, beating unranked Kent State 59-3 and Ball State 56-3. The one loss is to Texas 24-23, and they are ranked number one. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 22:12:30 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-s-big-ten-opener-comes-with-one-major-question-01m35ty7cm81?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m35ty7cm81Ohio State rematches Illinois this Saturday in Columbus, and the stakes couldn't be bigger.Wed, 23 Sep 2026 12:55:11 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/this-ohio-state-superstar-should-be-poised-for-a-massive-big-ten-opener-against-illinois-01m35cdsz4kg?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m35cdsz4kgThe Buckeyes' best player went scoreless during last week's win against the Golden Flashes. Wed, 23 Sep 2026 01:12:49 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/5-players-to-watch-in-ohio-state-s-big-ten-opener-against-illinois-01m35deaxsf8?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m35deaxsf8Many questions still loom about many players as Ohio State enters Big Ten play this week, and here is who to look at as rotations become more clear moving forward.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:19:36 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-basketball-key-takeaways-from-day-1-of-practice-01m3589qq8cg?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m3589qq8cgOhio State Basketball is six weeks away from the start to their season, and there is plenty of positive fuming out of this team as they look to make it past the first round of the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2022.Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:17:12 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/big-ten-announces-marquee-ohio-state-iowa-kickoff-time-tv-channel-for-week-5-01m32h3f82fz?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m32h3f82fzOn Monday, the conference office released more details ahead of a Week 5 clash between Ohio State and Iowa.Mon, 21 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-s-win-over-kent-state-doesn-t-mean-ryan-day-is-out-of-the-woods-just-yet-01m32reea2bb?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m32reea2bbAnything less than a perfect October will point the Buckeyes to their worst season since the Luke Fickell experiment of 2011. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:08:33 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/buckeyes-biggest-question-heading-into-illinois-big-noon-kickoff-rematch-01m3030tnp3b?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m3030tnp3bOhio State welcomes Illinois to Columbus for the first time in a decade.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 21:43:22 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/jeremiah-smith-s-record-only-tells-part-of-his-ohio-state-story-01m2y1pdqd0q?utm_source=RSSBrian Schaible01m2y1pdqd0qJeremiah Smith now owns Ohio State’s career receiving-yards record, but Brandon Inniss and Ryan Day believe the numbers only begin to capture what makes the Buckeyes star special.Sun, 20 Sep 2026 01:49:27 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-postgame-quotes-that-matter-from-ryan-day-after-59-3-win-vs-kent-state-01m2xwpd8bfy?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m2xwpd8bfyRyan Day reacts to Jeremiah Smith's record-breaking performance, provides an injury update on Legend Bey and discusses Ohio State's offense after beating Kent State.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 22:59:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/jeremiah-smith-breaks-ohio-state-s-all-time-receiving-yards-record-against-kent-state-01m2xcr69vzw?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m2xcr69vzwJeremiah Smith makes Ohio State history against Kent State, breaking the Buckeyes’ all-time receiving yards record with more milestones within reach.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 18:18:23 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-has-one-thing-to-prove-against-kent-state-after-texas-loss-01m2w7979m64?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m2w7979m64The Buckeyes should be thirsty for revenge after an epic letdown last week against the LonghornsSat, 19 Sep 2026 13:44:42 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/opinion/ohio-state-on-si-staff-unanimously-leaning-1-way-in-ohio-state-kent-state-game-01m2ty3gmvrg?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m2ty3gmvrgSee our staff picks entering Saturday's Week 3 Big Noon Kickoff game vs. Kent State.Sat, 19 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/recruiting/what-landing-ex-illinois-mr-basketball-jaxson-davis-means-for-ohio-state-s-future-01m2v6ysrq43?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m2v6ysrq43Ohio State continues to make noise on the recruiting trail this off-season.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 23:12:58 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-star-is-closing-in-on-school-history-against-kent-state-01m2tkzhjavz?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m2tkzhjavzHistory could be made in Columbus on Saturday, even though the Buckeyes are heavy favorites against Kent State.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 19:05:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/basketball/top-prospect-deng-ngor-signs-with-ohio-state-buckeyes-bolstering-class-of-2027-01m2tnsqp5px?utm_source=RSSCade Cracas01m2tnsqp5pxOn Thursday, Sept. 17, news broke that the Buckeyes landed four-star forward Deng Ngor, swiping him away from major programs like Duke and Florida. The 6-foot-8, 200-pound two-way forward is a major addition for the Ohio State men's basketball program.Fri, 18 Sep 2026 16:48:16 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-could-be-without-two-starters-against-kent-state-after-texas-loss-01m2rd28np3d?utm_source=RSSPaul Keren01m2rd28np3dThese two starters are looking doubtful for Saturday.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-problems-that-need-to-be-addressed-before-ohio-state-football-begins-big-ten-play-01m2ra0xm8yq?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m2ra0xm8yqOhio State's loss against Texas exposed a lot of problems this Buckeye teams needs to address, and address fast before they open up Big Ten play against Illinois in two Saturdays.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:39:39 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-needs-to-get-brandon-inniss-more-involved-in-its-offense-01m2pax7f2s9?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m2pax7f2s9Ohio State needs more production from Brandon Inniss after a quiet start to the season. Ryan Day addresses the Buckeyes' need for a more balanced passing attack.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:04 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/this-ohio-state-statistic-reveals-concerning-trend-heading-into-deep-schedule-01m2nxgqekvv?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m2nxgqekvvOhio State has lost three of its last four games for the first time under head coach Ryan Day, and an inability of the offense to produce in high-pressure situations may limit the ceiling for how far this Buckeye team can go this season.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 21:30:22 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-freshman-wideout-has-impressed-through-first-two-weeks-of-season-01m2mz94yjdj?utm_source=RSSCade Cracas01m2mz94yjdjThe Ohio State Buckeyes seem to always have a revolving door of talent at the wide receiver position. And in 2026, many have stood out. However, freshman Brock Boyd has made his name known, carving up defensive backs and flashing tremendous athleticism. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/3-huge-ohio-state-observations-from-ryan-day-ahead-of-kent-state-showdown-01m2khg11rq4?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m2khg11rq4Ryan Day met the media Tuesday ahead of Ohio State's bounce-back game this Saturday vs. Kent State.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 12:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/opinion/ohio-state-has-a-ryan-day-problem-after-historic-collapse-against-texas-01m2kmpnae4m?utm_source=RSSJosh Deeds01m2kmpnae4mThe Buckeyes and Ross Bjork will need to deliberately long into Day's decision making down the second-half of Saturday's game against the Longhorns after this historic collapse. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:24:02 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ryan-day-faces-tough-questions-after-ohio-state-s-stunning-loss-to-texas-01m2kd0a8ka1?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m2kd0a8ka1Ryan Day addressed Ohio State’s late-game decisions and fourth-quarter collapse after the Buckeyes blew a 20-point lead in a 24-23 loss to Texas.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:52:33 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/steven-a-smith-paul-finebaum-react-to-ohio-state-s-loss-to-texas-01m2htskka0j?utm_source=RSSLandon Buford01m2htskka0jStephen A. Smith and Paul Finebaum break down Ohio State's one-point loss to Texas and question why the Buckeyes dropped out of the AP Top 5.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:43:04 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-s-late-game-collapse-against-texas-makes-the-wrong-kind-of-history-01m2dx0efcs3?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m2dx0efcs3The Buckeyes' loss casts serious doubts whether this team has what it takes, on the sidelines, to win another Natty.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/julian-sayin-takes-responsibility-after-ohio-state-s-stunning-collapse-01m2dz8ftqp5?utm_source=RSSBrian Schaible01m2dz8ftqp5The Buckeyes quarterback blamed himself and the offense after Ohio State squandered a 23-3 fourth-quarter lead against Texas.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 20:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/historic-kicking-struggles-continue-into-2026-as-buckeyes-fall-to-texas-01m2dy7ymy7q?utm_source=RSSCade Cracas01m2dy7ymy7qOn Saturday, Sept. 12, the Buckeyes took on the Texas Longhorns from Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, falling 24-23. The Longhorns climbed back from a 20-point deficit in the fourth quarter to sneak away with the victory. Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:30:42 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/how-ohio-state-must-bounce-back-versus-kent-state-01m2d92jp78c?utm_source=RSSChip Minnich01m2d92jp78cBenjamin 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 OhSun, 13 Sep 2026 15:47:06 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/no-1-ohio-state-implodes-in-shocking-road-loss-vs-no-4-texas-in-top-5-matchup-01m2cchnwm4n?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m2cchnwm4nThe Buckeyes blew a 23-3 lead to give the Longhorns their biggest comeback since 2007.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 03:34:27 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/inside-carson-hinzman-ohio-state-community-impact-and-new-foundation-01m29wzv8rzd?utm_source=RSSLandon Buford01m29wzv8rzdOhio State lineman Carson Hinzman, a Man of the Year Watch List honoree, is making an impact off the fieldSat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/5-things-ohio-state-needs-to-achieve-on-the-road-vs-texas-01m291a6w6em?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m291a6w6emA win by the Buckeyes, especially a dominant one, would put the rest of the FBS on notice.Sat, 12 Sep 2026 12:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-things-ohio-state-football-must-do-to-beat-texas-01m28j9q0jg2?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m28j9q0jg2Ohio State faces its first major test of the season at Texas. Here’s what the Buckeyes need to do to come away with a top-five road win.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:26:49 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-on-si-picks-can-buckeyes-make-it-three-straight-vs-texas-longhorns-01m26e9ffk5s?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m26e9ffk5sOhio State hits the road for the first time this season.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-best-positional-matchups-to-watch-in-ohio-state-against-texas-01m26grx9b7a?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m26grx9b7aFrom the stars in Texas' passing offense against Ohio State's lockdown secondary to the line of scrimmage battle, this top-5 matchup plans to showcase tons of talent that could be heading to the NFL next April. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:23:50 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-ohio-state-position-groups-that-must-dominate-against-texas-01m246x97pqe?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m246x97pqeA steady passing game and limiting big plays from Arch Manning will be vital to the Buckeye's success come Saturday night.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:55:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/one-position-ryan-day-still-needs-to-figure-out-for-ohio-state-football-01m24kncnr0j?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m24kncnr0jOhio State shuffled its offensive line in Week 1, leaving Ryan Day with a decision to make at right tackle before facing No. 4 Texas.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:23:16 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/what-jeremiah-smith-told-ryan-day-made-ohio-state-vs-texas-even-better-01m20vx0ta8n?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m20vx0ta8nJeremiah Smith, Ohio State's star wideout, is already focused on beating Texas again.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:41:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/recruiting/ohio-state-lands-top-tight-end-in-2028-class-after-dominant-week-1-showing-01m21tmys3jr?utm_source=RSSCade Cracas01m21tmys3jrThe Ohio State Buckeyes rolled past Ball State this past weekend. And now, they are already getting ahead of many in the race to add bodies to their 2028 classes. On Tuesday, Sept. 8, three-star tight end Luke Sohyda committed to becoming a Buckeye. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:31:46 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/what-ryan-day-s-comments-tell-us-about-ohio-state-s-week-2-showdown-against-texas-01m2188ew2aj?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m2188ew2ajRyan Day addressed Ohio State’s run game, Jeremiah Smith’s role and Devin McCuin's impact ahead of the Buckeyes’ top-five road showdown with Texas.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 22:23:15 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/arch-manning-and-cam-coleman-deliver-message-to-ohio-state-ahead-of-texas-showdown-01m20pftnp60?utm_source=RSSBrian Schaible01m20pftnp60Cam announces, "we're coming," as Arch recalls painful memories from last season.Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:59:25 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-things-ohio-state-must-fix-this-week-to-beat-texas-again-01m1w8wqjnkw?utm_source=RSSChip Minnich01m1w8wqjnkwOhio 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 spoMon, 07 Sep 2026 21:33:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/top-cfb-analysts-explain-why-jeremiah-smith-is-this-year-s-most-dominant-player-01m1w7jgm6r2?utm_source=RSSLandon Buford01m1w7jgm6r2Analysts Ryan Kerrigan and Marcel Reece break down why Jeremiah Smith's explosive performance makes him the most dominant player in college football this season.Mon, 07 Sep 2026 11:32:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/4-takeaways-from-ohio-state-win-vs-ball-state-01m1ska1k8t4?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1ska1k8t4Ohio State has a handful of takeaways from its win over Ball State in Week 1.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ryan-day-sounds-alarm-after-ohio-state-beat-ball-state-with-texas-looming-01m1src40vrh?utm_source=RSSBrian Schaible01m1src40vrhOhio State crushed Ball State 56–3, but Ryan Day warned that talent alone will not be enough when the Buckeyes face Texas.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 01:20:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-postgame-quotes-that-matter-from-ryan-day-after-56-3-win-vs-ball-state-01m1sq633rtc?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m1sq633rtcRyan Day addressed Legend Bey’s mistakes, Ohio State’s early rushing struggles and the ongoing backup quarterback battle after a 56-3 win over Ball State.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 00:08:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-week-1-winners-and-losers-vs-ball-state-01m1se2xrxg8?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1se2xrxg8Here are two winners and two losers from Ohio State's first game of the season, which resulted in a win over Ball State.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 21:20:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/how-ohio-state-throttled-ball-state-in-effortless-week-1-victory-on-opening-day-01m1see9dxc6?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m1see9dxc6Ohio State had little trouble dispatching the Ball State Cardinals from the Mid-American Conference.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 20:00:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/jim-tressel-cements-his-legacy-with-enshrinement-in-ohio-stadium-ring-of-honor-01m1s90mcwh5?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m1s90mcwh5Jim Tressel reflects on his Ohio State legacy, praises Ryan Day, and reveals the Buckeye who stands out to him on the 2026 roster.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:43:52 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/one-factor-that-will-return-ohio-state-to-the-national-championship-game-01m1rpekxbak?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m1rpekxbakOhio State opens up their 2026 campaign at 12:30 today against Ball State, and this year's squad holds something over the other teams of the Ryan Day era that can help them return to the top of college football this season.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 15:49:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/which-young-ohio-state-football-players-could-become-bigger-stars-than-anticipated-01m1hen05xfm?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m1hen05xfmThere are a few hidden gems at Ohio State that have a case to be considered superstars.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 12:48:26 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/biggest-ohio-state-football-camp-winner-and-what-their-role-is-now-01m1mzxsna9r?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1mzxsna9rHere is one Ohio State football player who was a fall camp winner.Sat, 05 Sep 2026 11:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/biggest-questions-ohio-state-football-still-faces-before-week-1-01m1n377q9bg?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1n377q9bgOhio State still has a few questions to answer before the Buckeyes kick off in Week 1.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-keys-to-ohio-state-s-matchup-against-ball-state-01m1pm56gww3?utm_source=RSSCody Croy01m1pm56gww3The Buckeyes will need to do the little things correctly to start the season the right way against Ball State on Saturday.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:07:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/biggest-ohio-state-football-camp-disappointment-and-why-it-matters-01m1mx27cxw7?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1mx27cxw7Here is one Ohio State Buckeye who seemed to disappoint during fall camp.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 14:32:47 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/2-players-who-will-change-everything-for-ohio-state-in-2026-01m1mj7qsvjy?utm_source=RSSJosh Deeds01m1mj7qsvjyThe Buckeyes depth is immense, and can give them the kind of flexibility at TE and WR late in the year.Fri, 04 Sep 2026 12:50:20 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/why-ohio-state-on-si-staff-favors-clear-winner-in-ohio-state-ball-state-week-1-game-01m1ky14zpdc?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m1ky14zpdcEvery week this fall, Ohio State on SI will make predictions for every game. Of course, every season begins with Week 1.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-offensive-line-focused-on-fixing-problem-that-ruined-buckeyes-postseason-01m1m78x4wkz?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m1m78x4wkzOhio State’s offensive line is focused on fixing the pass protection issues that surfaced late last season and derailed the Buckeyes’ postseason run.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:08:28 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/this-is-the-most-important-season-of-ohio-state-football-coach-ryan-day-s-tenure-01m1j26z7yy1?utm_source=RSSSteve Kubitza01m1j26z7yy1Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day will be under the microscope once again during the 2026 season.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 16:48:33 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-ohio-state-player-predictions-for-week-1-vs-ball-state-01m1j0x772a8?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m1j0x772a8The Buckeyes are three days away from their first game action of the 2026 season, and here are three players who should have big opening days for Ohio State.Thu, 03 Sep 2026 13:00:01 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/5-things-the-ohio-state-buckeyes-need-to-achieve-vs-ball-state-in-week-1-01m1hn2bm08f?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m1hn2bm08fThe Nation's top-ranked team kicks off another campaign with championship aspirations. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 21:55:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/2-winners-and-2-losers-from-ohio-state-football-camp-through-3-weeks-01m1fvqjpwgp?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1fvqjpwgpHere are two winners and two losers through Ohio State's first three weeks of fall camp.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 18:55:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/as-ohio-state-begins-2026-football-season-are-the-buckeyes-better-than-last-year-01m1frgh1nhp?utm_source=RSSDaniel Fisher01m1frgh1nhpAre the Ohio State Buckeyes better heading into this season than they were at this time last year?Wed, 02 Sep 2026 15:45:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/4-stats-to-know-before-ohio-state-plays-ball-state-on-saturday-01m1fj2b6jpy?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m1fj2b6jpy4 days before Ohio State opens up the season against Ball State, here are some stats to know about the Buckeyes against MAC opponents and why it could apply to how the game ends up on Saturday.Wed, 02 Sep 2026 12:41:50 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ryan-day-shares-what-to-expect-from-ohio-state-in-week-1-against-ball-state-01m1f85v2sa7?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m1f85v2sa7Ryan Day says both backup quarterbacks could see action as Ohio State prepares to establish a physical, balanced offense against Ball State in Week 1.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 22:16:21 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/why-fox-cbs-chose-ohio-state-s-most-marquee-2026-football-games-01m1epn5cr40?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m1epn5cr40Ohio State gets huge tilts with Indiana and Oregon later this season.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 16:56:22 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/4-players-to-watch-for-ohio-state-against-ball-state-01m1ddc1r1ke?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m1ddc1r1keWith only four days until the 2026 Ohio State Football campaign begins, here are four players Buckeye fans should keep an eye on as the Buckeyes start their season.Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:14:57 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/updated-ohio-state-football-projected-starting-lineup-after-fall-camp-so-far-01m1cnssn7h4?utm_source=RSSRafael Zamorano01m1cnssn7h4The Buckeyes are gearing up for another run at a 10th National Championship with a roster loaded with talent on both sides of the ball.Mon, 31 Aug 2026 19:59:29 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-things-to-watch-from-ohio-state-vs-ball-state-01m199826zyz?utm_source=RSSChip Minnich01m199826zyzOhio 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 Sun, 30 Aug 2026 13:02:59 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-ohio-state-offensive-risers-who-elevated-their-stock-in-fall-camp-01m14vh0dpps?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m14vh0dppsDevin McCuin has carved out a key role, while Julian Sayin and Brandon Inniss have taken another step as leaders ahead of Ohio State’s season opener.Fri, 28 Aug 2026 19:34:48 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-football-stock-up-stock-down-kenyatta-jackson-emerging-as-a-leader-01m0xa700ts0?utm_source=RSSJosh Deeds01m0xa700ts0Kenyatta Jackson begins his fifth year as a Buckeye ascending into a leadership role. He can help lead the Buckeyes to become contenders once again. Thu, 27 Aug 2026 19:31:45 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-ohio-state-buckeyes-named-to-shaun-alexander-award-hotlist-01m10at45fp8?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m10at45fp8The most prestigious honor for a freshmen released its watch list for the 2027 season, and three Buckeyes are highlighted as ones to watch with Ohio State kicking off their season next Saturday.Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:53:59 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/what-ohio-state-fans-could-watch-for-during-college-football-week-0-01m0zgn7nffx?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m0zgn7nffxWeek 0 may be a light slate, but one Big Ten team's early-season performance should have Buckeye fans paying attention.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 21:12:29 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-bold-player-predictions-for-ohio-state-football-in-2026-01m0xjm835n5?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m0xjm835n5Ohio State holds many players that could be potential breakouts and household names as they look to replace production from 11 starters on last year's team. With the season only 11 games away, here are bold predictions from three of those players in 2026.Wed, 26 Aug 2026 14:27:27 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ryan-day-says-he-s-pissed-off-about-everybody-ahead-of-ohio-state-s-season-opener-01m0x945ct15?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m0x945ct15Ryan Day has seen plenty of positives throughout Ohio State’s fall camp, but unsettled position battles, penalties and 51 newcomers leave room for improvement.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 20:50:52 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/why-ohio-state-won-t-have-to-worry-about-nfl-players-wanting-to-join-buckeyes-01m0wrcjresm?utm_source=RSSPaul Keren01m0wrcjresmThe Big Ten just put their foot down on any professional players looking to join their conference. Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:00:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/this-ohio-state-football-outcome-would-be-gut-wrenching-for-ryan-day-in-2026-01m0rhrszwr1?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m0rhrszwr1The Buckeyes' preseason expectations have seemed to sway toward a national title or a failure for Ryan Day this fall.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:55:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ryan-day-expects-to-rotate-six-different-buckeyes-receivers-on-offense-this-season-01m0trdqh1r9?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m0trdqh1r9For a position group that has been headlined by the stars so far in the Ryan Day era, it is looking like the more of a rotational room heading into 2026.Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:49:44 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/julian-sayin-named-to-manning-award-watch-list-ahead-of-showdown-with-arch-manning-01m0tngz20nq?utm_source=RSSHanna Williford01m0tngz20nqOhio State quarterback Julian Sayin earned his fifth preseason watch list selection with the Manning Award as a highly anticipated matchup with Arch Manning and Texas approaches.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 20:26:19 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ryan-day-now-knows-quarterback-ohio-state-will-play-vs-ball-state-in-week-1-01m0rhrx0qxx?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m0rhrx0qxxBall State has reportedly named its starting quarterback for Week 1 vs. Ohio State.Mon, 24 Aug 2026 11:56:31 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-football-names-seven-team-captains-ahead-of-2026-season-01m0r26cg9a9?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m0r26cg9a9Ahead of the start of the 2026 season for the Buckeyes, Head Coach Ryan Day has named the seven captains for the upcoming year. This is only the seventh time in program history this or more captains have been selected in a single year.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 20:47:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/what-justin-fields-and-c-j-stroud-s-second-years-suggest-about-julian-sayin-s-2026-01m0nv6j0hvf?utm_source=RSSChip Minnich01m0nv6j0hvfOhio 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 hSun, 23 Aug 2026 16:00:02 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/3-things-we-learned-about-the-new-ohio-state-football-offense-01m0q1m4ra8r?utm_source=RSSJohn Hobbs01m0q1m4ra8rOhio State's offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is shaking things up, without doing too much.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 14:45:09 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/what-ohio-state-football-s-preseason-means-for-buckeyes-transfer-portal-future-01m0n2xe09wh?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m0n2xe09whCould the Buckeyes scale back or ramp up their presence in the transfer portal?Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:00:03 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/kenyatta-jackson-jr-compliments-offensive-line-for-offseason-growth-01m0np1vnav6?utm_source=RSSDylan Buganski01m0np1vnav6With many eyes on the development of the offensive line heading into 2026, the star defensive end has praised the group for their growth and physicality so far during training camp.Sun, 23 Aug 2026 00:39:32 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/2-things-we-learned-about-the-new-ohio-state-football-defense-01m0kayy487v?utm_source=RSSJosh Deeds01m0kayy487vThe Buckeyes new-look defense will have a unique characteristic about. Players will be competing for leadership positions, and practicing flexibility within Matt Patricia's system.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 22:50:00 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/ohio-state-senior-wide-receiver-brandon-inniss-earns-block-o-honors-01m0nakxa4dt?utm_source=RSSCody Croy01m0nakxa4dtSenior wideout Brandon Inniss has received the coveted Block O jersey number, the team announced on Saturday.Sat, 22 Aug 2026 20:49:37 +0000enhttps://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/news/why-it-s-getting-easy-to-buy-into-ohio-state-s-big-ten-title-hopes-01m0jhmnfy35?utm_source=RSSZain Bando01m0jhmnfy35Big Ten Network made a stop in Columbus ahead of Ohio State's opener.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:29:51 +0000en