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Ohio State’s 'Biggest Question' Looms as Buckeyes Chase National Title Repeat

The 2025 College Football Playoff will begin Friday. The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes (12-1) are aiming to defend their title and become the first team to win consecutive championships since the Georgia Bulldogs achieved the feat in 2021 and 2022.

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Joel Klatt predicts an all-Big Ten College Football Playoff title game

If you're a fan of Big Ten football, you'll love what college football analyst Joel Klatt is predicting for the College Football Playoff.

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ohio State's Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

Fernando Mendoza earns hilarious compliment from former Super Bowl champion

The all-time college football service academy team

The 'AP college football Coach of the Year winners' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 18

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Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 18

Ohio State makes more history after All-American selections are revealed

As the defending College Football Playoff Champions Ohio State Buckeyes get set to undertake the pursuit of their first national back-to-back titles in school history, they have a little celebrating to do.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 19

Texas' Steve Sarkisian goes all-in with stunning move

Texas' Steve Sarkisian copies Ohio State's Ryan Day, goes all-in with stunning move

Texas Longhorns head coach Steve Sarkisian is taking a page from Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day's playbook.

How QB Arch Manning's return to Texas impacts 2026, 2027 NFL Drafts

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The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 18

Ohio State takes first hit in transfer portal with offensive weapon departing

It's not even the College Football Playoffs yet, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are still having to deal with a headache to start things out. The Buckeyes

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 18

Ohio State's Ryan Day snubbed in latest coach rankings

There's only so much winning a head coach can do. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had only beaten Michigan once in his tenure as head coach. The Buckeyes dominated Michigan in The Game this season.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 17

Betting guru explains why he's taking the field over Ohio State in the CFP

While a good chunk of college football fans seemed delighted at a No. 1 versus No. 2 faceoff between Ohio State and Indiana in the Big Ten Championship

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 17

Ohio State finally receives amazing news regarding Legend Bey's recruitment

The chaotic recruitment saga of Legend Bey appears to have reached its conclusion after a series of back-and-forth commitments. The official destination for the four-star recruit will be Columbus, Ohio.

Carnell Tate News / A to Z Sports / December 17

Ohio State Buckeyes need to act on a major playmaker who just decided that he’s going to hit the transfer portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes like every other team will have to maneuver everything that comes with the transfer portal when it opens up in early January. Ohio State hopes to still be playing in the College Football Playoff when the portal opens up on Jan.

Brian Hartline News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Brian Hartline set to hire former Ohio State Buckeyes coach to his staff at South Florida in a major role

The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered a big loss a couple of weeks ago when offensive coordinator Brian Hartline decided to move on to his first head coaching job at South Florida. Hartline will remain with Ohio State through their College Football Playoff, and then it’s on to running his own program at USF.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / December 16

'I kind of blew it off' - The same challenge Jim Knowles blew off at Ohio State will be present at Tennessee

One of the biggest challenges of coaching at a big-time college football program is that no matter how successful you are, there are always going to be some fans who want you fired -- or at least have some complaints.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 16

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Announces NIL News Before College Football Playoff

Julian Sayin is looking to lead the Ohio State Buckeyes to the national title alongside several other stars like wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Ohio State heads into the College Football Playoff with one of the best rosters in the country, starring Sayin and Smith along with Carnell Tate, Caleb Downs and Arvell Reese.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / December 16

The 2026 NFL Draft outlook for Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is a lot more heavily debated than most realize

The 2026 NFL Draft cycle is close to starting, and everyone is beginning to familiarize themselves with the top prospects. One prospect who will be one of the most widely recognized as a top player in the class is the uber-talented safety Caleb Downs from Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 16

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 16

Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to begin the College Football Playoff without an injured starter on offense

The college football season is longer than ever and the Ohio State Buckeyes try to counter that with their pace of play on offense. Ohio State feels the fewer snaps they get off, the less wear and tear that their offense takes. If all goes to plan for the Buckeyes, they’ll play a 16-game season this year.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 15

Ohio State Announces Jeremiah Smith News Before College Football Playoff

Jeremiah Smith and the Ohio State Buckeyes are back in the College Football Playoff. Smith led the Buckeyes in receiving a season ago when they went all the way and won the national title.

Julian Sayin News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 15

Buckeyes' Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin got extra motivation in playoffs after snubs

The Ohio State Buckeyes might have gotten the respect within their own conference in the Big Ten, but the nation is sleeping on them. A mistake they will find out soon enough.

Carnell Tate News / A to Z Sports / December 15

Ohio State Buckeyes have multiple players who very well could be hitting the transfer portal soon including a quarterback

The Ohio State Buckeyes will soon have to navigate the transfer portal when it opens for two weeks in early January. With how the NCAA calendar is set

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / December 14