The Buckeyes’ 2026 schedule will make them much more battle-tested. It’s not going to be a cakewalk through the Big Ten, and the non-conference schedule doesn’t have any FCS layups. This year, the regular season is going to be more fun and more rewarding for Ohio State and its fans. There will be a lot […]
Ohio State’s lone commit in the 2027 class, LJ Smith, is quickly ascending the recruiting rankings one year ahead of his expected arrival in Columbus. Smith, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound combo guard, committed to Ohio State in November, citing the program’s family-like atmosphere and track record for developing young players. At the time of his commitment, […]
Softball Cinematic Recap vs Ohio State Evaluating the postseason implications of this weekend’s trip to UCLA for Oregon softball Oregon among five finalists for 2027 4-star TE Anthony Cartwright III Ranking Oregon’s position groups following the spring game Highlight of the Day: Oregon Picks up first B1G Home Victory
In any recruiting cycle, adding the quarterback of your class is a top priority. More times than not, that player takes on the assumed role of the class leader. In Ohio State’s case, that’s been seen several times. Under Ryan Day, the quarterback position play has arguably never been better, and under his development that […]
For the second year in a row, Ohio State had the most players selected in the NFL Draft of any school, with 11 total players drafted this year. Among that group, the Buckeyes boast two of the top five picks and four first-rounders (all in the top 11), along with three second-round picks and one […]
Spring practice sessions may be over, but that does not mean that things have gotten any less busy for the Ohio State coaching staff. Just last weekend, Ohio State watched 11 former Buckeyes get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. The successful weekend proved once again that Ohio State is one of the best programs […]
Baseball sweeps Penn State Softball wins series against Ohio State Takeaways from Oregon’s spring game Football is headed to Japan Highlight of the Day: Full Spring Game
The Miami Dolphins made a mid-third-round draft pick that had everyone shaking their heads. Maybe it's time to stop and see the bigger picture.
With the No. 172 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have selected Ohio State DB Lorenzo Styles Jr. The Pickerington, OH native played two seasons at WR for Notre Dame before transferring to Ohio State in 2023 and transitioning to cornerback. Lorenzo is the brother of LB Sonny Styles, who was […]
At Ohio State, cornerbacks are expected to survive on an island. Davison Igbinosun learned how to thrive there. After beginning his career at Ole Miss and transferring into one of the most demanding defensive environments in college football, Igbinosun developed into a true outside corner, one who was trusted to match up against top receivers, […]
The Tennessee Titans ended up making two picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. With the fourth pick, they took Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State. This was a pretty big surprise after there had been so much debate around Jeremiyah Love and Arvell Reese for most of draft season. Tate was absolutely […]
At programs like Alabama and Ohio State, talent is expected; Producing immediately is not. Caleb Downs did both, and never once slowed down. After beginning his career at Alabama and transferring to Ohio State, Downs has done something few players accomplish at the college level. He has been elite in two different systems, under two […]
Titans Take Carnell Tate Fourth Overall in 2026 NFL Draft The Tennessee Titans selected Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday night in Pittsburgh. The pick hands quarterback Cam Ward a new top target. Tate, 21, walked the stage shortly after commissioner Roger [...]
At Ohio State, defensive stars are expected to look the part. Sonny Styles does more than that; he redefines it. A former five-star recruit who arrived in Columbus as a safety, Styles’ development into a modern linebacker has been one of the most fascinating and important evolutions on Ohio State’s defense over the past three […]
Draft day is here and it’s time to post my Top 300 Big Board. There have been daily positional boards the past 10 days, but here it is in total. Sorry, no punters, kickers or long snappers included, strictly position players. Round 1 1) E Arvell Reese – Ohio State 2) RB Jeremiyah Love – […]
The 2026 NFL Draft kicks off tonight from Pittsburgh with the first round of the annual selection event. Friday will feature the second and third rounds, followed by rounds four through seven on Saturday. While all indications point to the Las Vegas Raiders selecting Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza with the first overall pick, Ohio State […]
Will Howard got to live the dream of every college prospect last April when he heard his name called by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2025 NFL Draft. What likely wasn’t in his dream, though, was making less money than he did in college. In a recent piece for The Athletic, Howard told David Ubben […]
Ohio State’s late-season surge gave a glimpse of what the program can be when things click. The guards found rhythm, Amare Bynum emerged as a legitimate frontcourt piece, and the offense found balance. But even at its best, one issue never fully disappeared. Interior consistency. That is where next season’s roster looks different. Not because […]
Offensive tackle Jimmy Kalis set to announce commitment on Friday Pennsylvania has been kind to Ohio State in recent cycles, and the Buckeyes look poised to dip back into the Keystone State once again. Four-star offensive lineman Jimmy Kalis (Pittsburgh, PA/Central Catholic) moved firmly into the spotlight this week after Ohio State surged on the […]
Ohio State’s tight end room was supposed to be about experience. The Buckeyes attacked the transfer portal, added proven veterans, and rebuilt the position with clear roles in mind after losing their entire core. On paper, the path to TE1 looked straightforward, with established players expected to handle the bulk of the receiving production. But […]
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager revealed that he is serving in an advisory role for Ohio State’s football team. “I do some work with Ohio State evaluating their draft-eligible players and giving them an opinion as to whether they should enter the draft or stay for more development and so on and so forth,” Colbert […]
WrestleMania 42 takes places this weekend in Las Vegas. While I contend that Ohio Stadium should host WrestleMania at some point, I’m not holding my breath waiting for it to happen. Just the thought of the biggest wrestling event of the year taking place in one of the most iconic stadiums in the country brings […]
At Ohio State, losing your black stripe is more than a symbolic moment. It is a signal. It means a freshman has earned trust. It means the staff believes he can handle the standard, the speed, and the expectations of the program. And more often than not, it is an early indicator of who is […]
Devin Royal has officially committed to Villanova. After much speculation, the Ohio State transfer lands with the Wildcats. Royal visited the campus on Monday and the news broke shortly later on at night via Joe Tipton of On3. Royal is now the second transfer that head coach Kevin Willard has landed, joining Oregon big man […]