In the last two years, no college program has had more players drafted than Ohio State. The 2025 and 2026 NFL drafts also featured eight Buckeyes drafted in the first round, which doubles the next best team in the nation.
Ohio State’s most important commitment is 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs, but there’s some concern growing around getting him signed with SEC schools making a push still.
Legend Bey has already made it clear he is not happy with how little Ohio State has used him. The blue-chip freshman barely saw the field against Texas, then took to TikTok with a “Free Deuce” message that immediately raised eyebrows.
Julian Sayin has been on a tear the past few games with wins against Illinois and Kent State. And he has been throwing the ball down the field with a lot of confidence, routinely connecting with a number of receivers.
Ohio State will face No. 14 Iowa on the road Saturday. The Hawkeyes are fresh off a last-minute victory over Michigan, while the Buckeyes took down Illinois 42-19.
Legend Bey’s usage has been limited for Ohio State this season, and Ryan Day’s comment may point to why that’s happening. The Ohio State Buckeyes offense has been one of the best in college football through the first few weeks of the 2026 season.
Nick Saban has seen greatness at the wide receiver position up close and personal.
After a big win against Illinois to start BIG 10 play, the Buckeyes have no time to celebrate as they head on the road for a top-15 matchup against the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Following Ohio State’s 42-19 triumph over Illinois, Julian Sayin’s continuous growth as a quarterback has shone through. Like the beacon of hope the Buckeyes need, Sayin threw for 367 yards and four touchdowns against Illinois, delivering his most complete performance of the season so far in a high-profile contest.
SEC and Big Ten fans do not need much of an excuse to argue, especially when someone starts talking about which conference is tougher. But this time, the latest shot did not come from a fan, analyst, or former player sitting behind a desk.
Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays.
ESPN’s computer model kept the Ohio State Buckeyes as the No. 1 team in the country, even after a road loss to Texas. The Buckeyes remained in the No. 1 spot last week, following a blowout win over Kent State.
Jeremiah Smith knew the touchdown was coming before the ball was snapped. Ohio State had repeatedly shown Illinois one route throughout the game, preparing the Fighting Illini defense for the double move that eventually left cornerback Juice Clarke spinning.
Julian Sayin answered Ryan Day’s challenge with his arm and his legs, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while adding a rushing score in Ohio State’s 42–19 win over Illinois.
Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith had to troll an Illinois defender following the Buckeyes’ first Big Ten win. Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sent
The Ohio State Buckeyes picked up a huge win over Illinois on Saturday, but the biggest story of the afternoon was once again Jeremiah Smith. The star wide receiver put together a historic performance, catching four touchdown passes as Ohio State took care of business in its Big Ten opener.
Coming into 2026, no position group on Ohio State’s roster had more continuity than the offensive line. With four of five starters returning, there was only one spot to fill at training camp: left tackle.
The Texas Longhorns' TV numbers, no matter how big, now feel like small potatoes.
Ohio State blew a 23-3 lead in the fourth quarter and lost 24-23 to Texas on Saturday night. The collapse points to very specific problems that are fixable rather than one bad night.
The Texas Longhorns did everything they could to lose Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Ohio State. For three quarters, it looked like they were going to do exactly that, and in a convincing, embarrassing fashion.
The college football schedule is totally jam-packed for Saturday, Sept. 12, and that's a good thing for sports fans. So, how packed? The slate of games features more than 100 matchups.
College football didn't make fans wait long for a game with national championship implications. No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin on Saturday night for a showdown with No. 4 Texas that could eventually serve as a College Football Playoff preview.
The No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes took care of business in Week 1 with a dominant 56-3 win over Ball State, strengthening their grip on the top spot ahead of a huge matchup with No. 4 Texas.
The first week of college football has officially wrapped up, and the AP has released its highly anticipated AP Top 25 poll after Week 1.
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes ran over Ball State with a 56-3 blowout victory in Week 1.
Ohio State opened their season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. For those who watched the game right from the beginning, it's fair to say the Buckeye's didn't start the game exactly the way they wanted to.
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