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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Bo Jackson (25) runs 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. Ohio State lost 24-14.

While there are a few newbies that'll have to take a step up quickly for the Ohio State Buckeyes, there are also a few familiar faces in the program that will be relied upon with hopes of a national championship push in 2026.

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While there are a few newbies that'll have to take a step up quickly for the Ohio State Buckeyes, there are also a few familiar faces in the program that will be relied upon with hopes of a national championship push in 2026.

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Oct 18, 2025; Stanford, California, USA; Florida State Seminoles defensive back Earl Little Jr. (0) intercepts the ball during the first quarter against the Stanford Cardinal at Stanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-Imagn Images

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Sep 6, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Baylor Bears punter Palmer Williams (94) celebrates after place kicker Connor Hawkins (96) makes a game winning field goal to defeat the SMU Mustangs during the second overtime at Gerald J. Ford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Ohio State tight end Max Klare (86) makes a catch against Michigan defensive back Jordan Young (14) during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) reacts 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. Ohio State lost 24-14.

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Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. (97) gets into position during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) warms up with quarterback Lincoln Kienholz (3) and quarterback Tavien St. Clair (9) prior to the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025.

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Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese (8) hits Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Devonte Ross (5) beside cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. (3) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 1, 2025.

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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.

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The Ohio State Buckeyes can only think about what could have been if they beat the Miami Hurricanes and were preparing to play the Ole Miss Rebels.

Dec 31, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) runs the ball for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Miami Hurricanes during the 2025 Cotton Bowl and quarterfinal game of the College Football Playoff at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) 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.

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Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding (38) misses a field goal 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.

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Ohio State Buckeyes running back CJ Donaldson Jr. (12) runs off the field after Miami Hurricanes defensive back Jakobe Thomas (8) sealed the game with an interception in the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game on Dec. 31, 2025. Ohio State lost 24-14.

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tywone Malone speaks during the Cotton Bowl Media Day at AT&T Stadium in Dallas prior to the College Football Playoff matchup against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 29, 2025.

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Sep 27, 2025; Oxford, Mississippi, USA; LSU Tigers offensive lineman Carius Curne (57) waits for the snap during the first quarter against the Mississippi Rebels at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

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Dec 6, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day looks on before the 2025 Big Ten championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Oct 21, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud waves to fans during the NCAA football game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Penn State Nittany Lions at Ohio Stadium.

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Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Phillip Daniels (70) walks off the field after warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Washington Huskies at Husky Stadium in Seattle on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Ohio State Buckeyes defensive coordinator Matt Patricia celebrates after defeating the Michigan Wolverines in the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day walks out on the field after arriving prior to the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025.

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Ohio State Buckeyes fans cheer during the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.

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Michigan State's Nick Marsh, right, catches a pass as Penn State's Audavion Collins closes in during the third quarter on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.

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Dec 6, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs (2) and cornerback Lorenzo Styles Jr. (3) react in the first half against the Indiana Hoosiers during the 2025 Big Ten championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

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Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding (38) reacts following a missed field goal during the Big Ten Conference championship game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 6, 2025. Ohio State lost 13-10.

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