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Ohio State revealed two new football uniforms—Scarlet Rush and Sub Zero—with Buckeye Stripes; Scarlet Rush is an all-scarlet look (silver helmet) inspired by the 'Scarlet the Shoe' atmosphere, while Sub Zero is an all-white design (silver helmet) first worn in 2020. The release includes a gallery of more than 90 photos.
Ohio State announced Buckeye Stripes are returning in its Scarlet Rush and Sub Zero uniforms, adding metallic silver sleeves across five uniform combinations (including the all-black Tunnel Vision look) and signaling a continued push to refresh branding while honoring tradition; the team will debut the new home kit Sept. 5 vs Ball State, with potential jersey sponsorships and further unveilings planned for the season.
Ohio State unveiled updated home and away football uniforms reviving the silver sleeve stripes last worn before 2006, with a refreshed Heritage Stripe, a Block O on the collar, and inner collar details, accompanied by a 61-photo gallery—following the program's recent all-black Tunnel Vision look.
Ohio State dominated the 2026 NFL Draft with 11 selections—the most of any school for the second straight year—giving the Buckeyes 25 picks over the 2025–2026 span, a school record. Four Buckeyes went in the top 11, the most top-11 picks by any school, and seven players were chosen in the first two rounds, a back-to-back milestone that also places OSU alongside Alabama for the most such picks in three drafts. Notable firsts include Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles becoming the first pair of linebackers from the same school drafted in the top 10, and OSU placing two tight ends in the same draft (Max Klare and Will Kacmarek). OSU’s defensive-back legacy continues, with the program approaching 100 all-time first-round picks as it eyes 2027.
Eric Edholm's 2026 NFL Mock Draft 3.0 has the New York Giants doubling down on Ohio State by selecting Sonny Styles at linebacker (Pick 5) and Caleb Downs at safety (Pick 10 via CIN), while the Dallas Cowboys make a bold linebacker-like pick (Keldric Faulk) later in the first round as the rest of the board unfolds ahead of the draft in Pittsburgh.
Ohio State opened the Horseshoe for a 51-player intrasquad spring game, with new and returning players mixing as the defense edged the offense 35-26. Earl Little Jr. underwent a knee cleanup, while Chris Henry Jr. has stood out this spring; Julian Sayin and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. were among the notable contributors. The game used a modified scoring format that rewards defensive stops (takeaways, three-and-outs, sacks, forced punts) while the offense continues to score touchdowns and field goals, with Eleven Warriors providing live updates from the action.
Miller ranks Ohio State’s first-round WRs since 2022, led by Marvin Harrison Jr., with JSN, Olave, Egbuka and Tate also featured, while Field Yates’ two-round mock has four Buckeyes in the top six (Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs, Carnell Tate). The piece notes all 32 NFL teams attended OSU’s pro day and also highlights OSU’s creative team and its national-leading artistic swimming program.
Arthur Smith was hired as Ohio State's offensive coordinator after a conversation with Ryan Day and input from Buckeyes alumni and NFL colleagues. With 15 years of NFL coaching experience, Smith chose OSU over other opportunities, aiming to rebuild the Buckeyes’ offense after a disappointing 2025, leveraging Day’s program and support from the Buckeye staff.
After the NFL combine, PFF released an updated 2026 mock draft with Fernando Mendoza going No. 1 to the Raiders and Ty Simpson cracking the first round (No. 21 to the Steelers), plus multiple Ohio State players rising up boards and a blockbuster trade sending Trent McDuffie from the Chiefs to the Rams for the 29th pick plus additional picks; the draft is set for April 23-25 in Pittsburgh and free agency opens March 11.
Ohio State beat No. 24 Wisconsin 86-69 to notch its first ranked win of the season, led by Devin Royal's 25 points and Bruce Thornton's 27 as the Buckeyes pulled away in the second half and avenged an earlier road loss.
Arthur Smith is set to become Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, departing the Steelers after two seasons of play-calling. The move follows NFL head-coaching interview activity for Smith (Cardinals, Titans, Chargers) and comes as Mike McCarthy takes over as Steelers head coach, signaling another high-profile coaching shift between the NFL and college ranks.
Ohio State aims for a strong start and improved special teams in their rare night home game against Minnesota, a solid Big Ten opponent, with expectations of a dominant performance given their undefeated defense and home advantage.
Ohio State's spring game saw 47 different Buckeyes play snaps on offense and 41 on defense, with established starters being taken out early to preserve their health for the fall. The snap counts for the game provide insight into how playing time was divided at each position, with quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive ends, defensive tackles, linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties all seeing significant rotation. Walk-ons also got opportunities to showcase their skills, and true freshmen made the most of their extended action, combining for 183 yards and three touchdowns.
Ohio State's men's basketball team is on a winning streak and eyes a spot in the NCAA Tournament, Chip Kelly praises the culture at Ohio State and looks forward to coaching the Buckeyes' offense, Eddie George and Keyshawn Johnson discuss their Mount Rushmore of Buckeyes, Ohio State's football program continues to produce top receivers, and a roundup of Ohio State-related news and events.
Ohio State's defense is set to remain strong with junior defensive end Jack Sawyer announcing his return for another season. Sawyer, a key player with impressive stats including 48 total tackles and 6.5 sacks this season, aims to earn his first Gold Pants and contribute to the Buckeyes' national championship aspirations. His decision, along with the return of other upperclassmen, will bolster the team's defensive lineup as they prepare for the 2024 season.