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Ohio State’s Senior Day Decision Is Just Embarrassing

Ohio State has found a way to make Senior Day happen before its seniors have even played a game this season. Seriously. Ryan Day confirmed that Ohio State is moving its Senior Day celebration from the final home game of the season against Michigan to the Week 1 opener against Ball State.

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Ohio State and Oregon are 1-2 in the AP preseason Top 25, SEC leads conferences with 9 ranked teams

The Buckeyes received 40 first-place votes and Oregon received 14 in voting by 69 media members who cover college football.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 16

Ohio State's 2023 Recruiting Class Takes Center Stage Heading Into This Season

Before I get too deep into the gist of the article, a quick mea culpa - I somehow overlooked two other players who signed with Ohio State in 2023 who decided to move on, so the total number of departures is 11, not 9.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Former Ohio State Standout Finally Signs With NFL Team

Former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Noah Brown was available in NFL free agency for quite some this offseason, but he finally found a home, signing with the Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 16

Buckeyes Fans Will Love Why Ryan Day Moved Ohio State’s Senior Day to Week 1

The Ohio State Buckeyes had an early exit in last year's College Football Playoff. Head coach Ryan Day appears ready to move on and is already limiting any potential distractions in 2026.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 16

Ohio State Football Freshman Report: Who Is Rising and Falling in Fall Ball

Opportunity and motivation will be laser-focused on Ohio State ahead of their season opener on September 5 against Ball State Columbus. After the hype

David Pollack News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 16

David Pollack Warns National Championship Favorite Ahead of the 2026 College Football Season

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been one of the most consistent programs in college football since 2000. The Buckeyes have won double-digit games every season but five, with one of those being a COVID-shortened season in which they played just eight games.

Ryan Day News / EssentiallySports / August 16

Ryan Day Reveals Ohio State RB’s Biggest Challenge After Last Season Highlighted Major Weakness

Ohio State’s national championship defense exposed a weakness in its running game. In the first half of the Cotton Bowl loss to Miami on December 31, the Buckeyes ran for -3 yards, and the running back who’d emerged as the primary catalyst for the offense for most of 2025 only touched the ball 11 times.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 15

College Football Playoff has created dangerous excuse for contenders

The expanded College Football Playoff has made the regular season more forgiving, which was one of the strongest arguments for moving beyond four teams.

Ranking the 10 greatest rivalries in college football

Lane Kiffin creates unnecessary drama over Jayden Daniels jersey snafu

Georgia DC shares reason Bulldogs’ pass rush can return to elite form

The 'College football color teams' quiz

David Pollack News / Viral Sports News / August 15

David Pollack Provides Brutal 2026 Prediction for Ohio State

Former college football standout David Pollack has left Ohio State off his list of teams he is confident will reach the College Football Playoff this season, pointing to what he called the worst schedule in the program’s history.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 14

Jeremiah Smith Is Confirmed Ohio State Legend Status After Comments on Michigan Hate

The Ohio State Buckeyes appear to have a true superstar in wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. That is reflected both in his play and in his NIL valuation. Smith is a star in a new age of college football, where athletes can transfer at will to pursue the best payday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 14

Ohio State Buckeyes Announce Themes for 2026 Home Games

The Ohio State Buckeyes have revealed the themes for all home games for the 2026 college football season. The Buckeyes begin their season at home against Ball State on September 5th.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 14

Why NFL Scouts Have Been All Over Ohio State Fall Camp

Ohio State started fall camp on Aug. 6, drawing plenty of attention from NFL scouts. Former Ohio State star Bobby Carpenter said there were probably 15 NFL scouts each day at the first couple of practices.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / August 14

Elite 5-star defender will visit Ohio State for one of the Buckeyes’ biggest games this fall

Ohio State is now set to have a big time recruit in town when they host Oregon in November. The Ohio State Buckeyes have most of their 2027 recruiting class locked in, with just a few spots remaining as the staff completes high school evaluations this fall.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 13

3 Things We Learned From Week 1 of Ohio State Football Camp

The first week of Ohio State’s training camp has concluded. We can take away some answers regarding the next steps the Buckeyes will take in week two. Ryan Day will be preparing his team for a matchup against Ball State on Sept.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 13

Ohio State football has another freshman making his name heard, and it adds to the players pushing for an early impact

Ohio State has several freshman pushing for playing time in 2026. As fall camp rolls on, another Buckeyes newcomer is making his name heard. The Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have a very different team in 2026 after losing a significant chunk of talent from last year’s squad that was one and done in the college football playoff.

Bo Jackson News / TWSN / August 13

Isaiah West Can Steal Ohio State's RB1 Job From Bo Jackson

Bo Jackson entered Ohio State's fall camp as the presumed running back who would end up being the leader of the backfield. Jackson rushed for 1,090 yards and six touchdowns as a freshman last season, so it is easy to see why this could be the case.

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 11

Michigan playing with fire with nonchalant approach to Ohio State rivalry

Underselling the importance of The Game doesn't seem like the correct move.

Bryce Underwood has surprising description of Kyle Whittingham

Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

Quarterback competitions to watch in the Big Ten ahead of 2026 season

Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and CFB's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

Anonymous coach believes Lane Kiffin gets too much credit for Chambliss

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 10

Why Ohio State has more to lose than any other team in college football

Ohio State enters the 2026 college football season ranked No. 1 in the coaches' poll, loaded with future NFL players and still irritated by the way last season ended.

Seven FCS football teams to watch in 2026

Three most overrated college football teams in preseason coaches' poll

Kirby Smart has a clear message about Georgia’s wide receiver room

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Ohio State has landed a top QB recruit

Chris Vargas, the top quarterback recruit in the class of 2028, has made his college decision. Vargas has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes, he announced Saturday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 5

Ohio State WR commit signs deal with New Balance at 16

Ohio State WR commit Jett Harrison signs deal with New Balance at 16

Jett Harrison is only 16 years old, but he's already facing some major expectations as a wide receiver prospect.

Ohio State tops coaches poll; defending champ Indiana out of top 5

Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football

Ranking the top five Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season

Preseason 2026 Heisman predictions: Breakout Ole Miss quarterback leads charge heading into the season

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 4

Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football

Arthur Smith is going to have a lot to work with as he calls plays for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2026.

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

Preseason 2026 Heisman predictions: Breakout Ole Miss quarterback leads charge heading into the season

Ranking the top five Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 30

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Michigan Wolverines head football coach Kyle Whittingham and Urban Meyer know each other very well.

Kyle Whittingham is taking a very different approach to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Jeremiah Smith News / Yardbarker / July 28

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Jeremiah Smith is going to make a lot of money in the NFL one day, but he's already made a pretty penny as one of the top wide receivers in the country for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 28