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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.
Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class, ranked second nationally and first in the Big Ten, consists of 21 commits with an average star rating of 93.07. The class includes top prospects such as Jeremiah Smith, Mylan Graham, Eddrick Houston, Aaron Scott Jr., and Air Noland.
Ohio State fans are furious and disappointed after the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan, their first loss of the season. Some fans are questioning Ryan Day's tenure as head coach, criticizing his approach and the team's performance. The loss marks Michigan's first three-game winning streak against Ohio State since 1995-97.
The "College GameDay" panel was split on who would win between No. 6 Ohio State and No. 9 Notre Dame, with Lee Corso choosing the Buckeyes, Kirk Herbstreit bringing up comments about Ohio State's physicality, Vince Vaughn picking the Fighting Irish, Desmond Howard basing his pick on offensive line and quarterback trust, and Pat McAfee buying into the Notre Dame culture. The Buckeyes are 3.5-point favorites, and "College GameDay" has only picked one Ohio State game in 2023.