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Ohio State Buckeyes running back Ja'kobi Jackson (24) runs at Kent State Golden Flashes defensive back Joel Cordoba (2) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 19, 2026. Ohio State won 59-3.

Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois with questions to answer on third downs, explosive runs and red-zone execution.

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Ohio State opens Big Ten play against Illinois with questions to answer on third downs, explosive runs and red-zone execution.

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Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith runs with the ball against Illinois on Oct. 11.

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It's the Buckeyes' Big Ten opener on Saturday.

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As 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

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See our staff picks entering Saturday's Week 3 Big Noon Kickoff game vs. Kent State.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches warm ups prior to the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas on Sept. 12, 2026.

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The 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.

Jan 18, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Carson Hinzman (75) during practice at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Ohio State lineman Carson Hinzman, a Man of the Year Watch List honoree, is making an impact off the field

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Devin McCuin (3) catches a pass over Ball State Cardinals defensive back Deondre Shepherd (12) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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Ohio 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.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) runs during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Texas Longhorns at Ohio Stadium on Aug. 30, 2025.

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Ohio State hits the road for the first time this season.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (8) tackles Ball State Cardinals quarterback Keldric Luster (6) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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From 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.

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Devin Sanchez (6) defends Ball State Cardinals wide receiver CJ Nelson (7) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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A steady passing game and limiting big plays from Arch Manning will be vital to the Buckeye's success come Saturday night.

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Austin Siereveld (67) lines up during the NCAA football game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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Ohio State shuffled its offensive line in Week 1, leaving Ryan Day with a decision to make at right tackle before facing No. 4 Texas.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) catches a touchdown pass defended by Ball State Cardinals defensive back Sterling Smith (1) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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Ohio 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 spo

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Ohio State has a handful of takeaways from its win over Ball State in Week 1.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day leads the team onto the field for the NCAA football game against the Ball State Cardinals at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Sept. 5, 2026.

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Here are two winners and two losers from Ohio State's first game of the season, which resulted in a win over Ball State.

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches his quarterbacks throw during football training camp inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Ohio 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.

Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. dances during warmups prior to a game at Illinois on Oct. 11.

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There are a few hidden gems at Ohio State that have a case to be considered superstars.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) looks to pass to running back Isaiah West (32) during football training camp inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Here is one Ohio State football player who was a fall camp winner.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin (10) makes a pass against Ohio State during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025.

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Ohio State still has a few questions to answer before the Buckeyes kick off in Week 1.

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The Buckeyes will need to do the little things correctly to start the season the right way against Ball State on Saturday.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Tavien St. Clair (9) passes behind quarterback Julian Sayin (10) during football training camp inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 7, 2026.

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Here is one Ohio State Buckeye who seemed to disappoint during fall camp.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jerquaden Guilford (6) makes a catch during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026.

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The Buckeyes depth is immense, and can give them the kind of flexibility at TE and WR late in the year.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) walks off the field after defeating Grambling State Tigers in the NCAA football game at the Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio.

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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day watches during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026.

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Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day will be under the microscope once again during the 2026 season.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Jaylen McClain (8), linebacker Christian Alliegro (14) and cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (7) line up during the first practice of training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus on Aug. 6, 2026.

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The 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.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) runs during the NCAA football game against the UCLA Bruins at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025.

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The Nation's top-ranked team kicks off another campaign with championship aspirations.