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Ohio State coach Ryan Day says a 24-team College Football Playoff would be great for the sport and could engage more fan bases, but it might not be optimal for Ohio State; the format would have included the Buckeyes in most past seasons, while Oregon coach Dan Lanning sees broad benefits for the sport even if it doesn’t clearly help every program, and seeding complexity could affect strategies at the top.
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 announced a 2026 upgrade to Ohio Stadium with Shaw Sports Turf’s Forge Series playing surface, an NFL-standard field with integrated markings and customizable end zones to support themed games. The new turf, replacing the 2022 surface amid slipping concerns, will not switch to grass due to maintenance, and will also accommodate non-football events like concerts.
Ohio State unveiled a 2026 uniform rollout featuring five distinct combinations (Core Home/Core Road, Tunnel Vision, Scarlet Rush, Sub Zero) with updates like a metallic Buckeye Stripe on sleeves, a center Block O collar, and inner jersey festoon details, all built on Nike’s Vapor F.U.S.E. fabric. A new Forge Series turf at Ohio Stadium by Shaw Sports Turf will enhance branding, playability, and safety, with game-week plans for specific uniforms. Leaders Ross Bjork and coach Ryan Day emphasize honoring tradition while advancing performance and stadium branding.
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 unveiled its new home and away uniforms with silver buckeye stripes, Day said he loves documentaries and uses them to stay sharp between recruiting calls, Ryan Shazier discussed his pizza routine and, in a separate interview, compared Jeremiah Smith to Kobe Bryant, LeBron James and Calvin Johnson highlighting his size, speed and work ethic, and the piece also notes Matt Patricia’s health update and other Skull Session headlines.
Ohio State revealed its new core home and road football uniforms with the updated Buckeye Stripe (formerly the Heritage Stripes), featuring a metallic sheen, the return of the Block O helmet logo, and a decorative festoon pattern; the update marks the program’s first major uniform refresh since 2006 and ties back to a long lineage of heritage designs.
Ohio State officially reintroduces its gray/silver Buckeye Stripes on the primary uniforms, now in metallic silver designed with Nike to better match the helmets. The move brings back a tradition last worn in 2006 and adds updates like a Block O collar and an Ohio Stadium–inspired collar detail. The change followed fan demand and spring-game teases, with the new home uniforms debuting Sept. 5 against Ball State and road whites Sept. 12 against Texas.
Ohio State unveiled its refreshed all-black 'Tunnel Vision' uniforms for the 2026 season, reintroducing the look with metallic silver sleeve stripes and a silver-flake helmet; the team hasn’t announced a game for wearing them yet, but a 40-photo album is available.
R.J. Day, OSU coach Ryan Day’s son and a 6-foot-1, 205-pound quarterback from Columbus’s St. Francis DeSales, committed to Northwestern for the Class of 2027, choosing the Wildcats over offers from Purdue, Syracuse, Cincinnati and South Florida. Northwestern—coached by Chip Kelly, who has ties to Day’s family—will face his father’s Ohio State program in the Big Ten, and the Wildcats currently have eight quarterbacks on the roster.
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including NFL alumni, join the Gonzalez v. Ohio State lawsuit over abuse by former team physician Richard Strauss, signaling a broader push for accountability as OSU faces extensive settlements and multiple active suits; the abuse occurred from 1978–1996, with a trial scheduled for October and more players expected to come forward.
Thirty former Ohio State football players have joined a civil lawsuit alleging sexual abuse by former team doctor Richard Strauss, marking the first time Buckeyes football players publicly came forward; among them are 1980 Rose Bowl alums Al Washington Sr., Ray Ellis and Keith Ferguson, who say they delayed reporting due to shame and fear of retaliation and seek accountability from the university.
With the SEC moving to a nine‑game conference schedule, Alabama drops its 2028–29 series with Oklahoma State but will keep its 2027–28 two‑game set with Ohio State; Oklahoma State replaces Alabama with Michigan State for 2028–29 and 2029–30, hosting MSU in 2028 and visiting in 2029. Alabama’s 2028 nonconference slate now includes Georgia State, UT Martin and Ohio State (Notre Dame remains on the 2029–30 schedule), while OSU’s nonconference lineup through 2029 remains anchored by Oregon, Arkansas, Michigan State and Nebraska. The changes reflect Power 4 nonconference requirements from the Big 12/SEC/ACC, with the Big Ten not mandating a Power 4 nonconference opponent.
Ohio State safety Caleb Downs signed a four-year, $28.9 million fully guaranteed rookie contract with the Dallas Cowboys after being drafted 11th overall, part of a record first-round haul for Ohio State; he’s expected to start at safety this season, potentially alongside Malik Hooker, as Dallas’ trade-up paid off.