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With a month until Ohio State’s football season gets underway, excitement is building with a roster, again, loaded with talent. That is heavily reflected in the Buckeyes being ranked No.1 in the preseason coaches poll ahead of the new campaign, ahead of Oregon and Georgia.

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Rising Ohio State football freshman appears to be trending toward snatching a starting defensive spot

Chris Henry Jr. and Brock Boyd have been the two Ohio State freshman talked about the most. However, another newcomer for the Buckeyes could be a legit starter in Week 1 latest noise suggests.

Matt Patricia News / A to Z Sports / August 5

Ohio State football hit with prediction to add the son of a former NFL defensive great to Matt Patricia’s defense

Ohio State is after a big time 2028 recruit with a father who starred in the NFL. The Buckeyes have now been predicted to land the four-star defender from California.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 5

Ohio State Ranked #1 in Coaches Poll and Ryan Day Challenge to Running Backs

Ohio State was ranked first in the initial coaches’ football poll. This ranking will probably not last long, as the Buckeyes face a daunting schedule. However, it is a good thing to start at the top in college football.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 5

Commitment Watch: 5-Star Quarterback Christopher Vargas to Commit Saturday, Ohio State Hopeful

Big Commitment on Saturday in College Football as quarterback Christopher Vargas will make his college choice. Vargas has visited Ohio State twice, and the Buckeyes are hopeful that the hot quarterback will pick them.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 4

Where Ohio State Football Landed in Preseason Newest Coaches Poll

The college football season is inching closer to fruition, and so is the beginning of another Ohio State football season. The Buckeyes are loaded on both sides of the ball as they attempt to regain momentum and contend for another College Football Playoff and Big Ten title appearance in postseason play, respectively.

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

Josh Simmons News / A to Z Sports / August 4

Former Ohio State star recieves one of the wildest compliments you’ll ever hear from his NFL teammate

Josh Simmons was a star along the offensive line by his second season at Ohio State. Now, entering his second season in the NFL he’s received quite the compliment from his Kansas City Chiefs teammate.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Biggest question mark around Ohio State football could solidify their biggest strength during 2026 season

Ohio State has one big question mark to figure out before the season begins. In the end, it could make or break the Buckeyes’ biggest strength. The 2026 college football season is right around the corner for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and fall practice opens this week with several starting lineup spots still to be determined.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 3

Ohio State Lands Three Players on 2026 Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List

Ohio State placed three players on the 2026 Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List, with quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and running back Bo Jackson all earning recognition.

Carnell Tate News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith sent a loud warning to the rest of the college football world about his Buckeye teammate

Ohio State’s star wideout Jeremiah Smith sounds like he believes a breakout is coming for one of teammates in Columbus, and it would be a big development for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 3

Jeremiah Smith Sees Himself in Brock Boyd as Ohio State WRs Prepare for Bigger Roles

Jeremiah Smith understands what it looks like when a freshman wide receiver arrives at Ohio State ready to make an immediate impact. He sees some of those same qualities in Brock Boyd.

James Laurinaitis News / A to Z Sports / August 3

Major Ohio State football target set to visit Columbus for a Big Ten game, and it’s big news for James Laurinaitis

The Ohio State Buckeyes got some great news from one of their most important defensive targets in the class of 2028. The Ohio State Buckeyes have 18 commitments in the class of 2027, and the majority of the work is done for this current high school recruiting cycle.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 2

Which Ohio State Players Are Living up to Their NIL Expectations?

Ohio State, like many of the top schools in college football, benefits from having a big-name image and likeness budget. Usually, the Buckeyes can land the top players in the country with their NIL resources, and here are a few players who are living up to their NIL expectations.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 2

How Close Is Ohio State to Competing for a Conference Championship?

Ohio State hasn't won a Big Ten title since the 2020 season, when it defeated Northwestern during that shortened COVID year. But could this be the chance it finally returns to claiming the Big Ten championship?

Jayden Fielding News / A to Z Sports / August 1

Former Ohio State K Jayden Fielding is looking to make a return to college football with potential new eligibility

The former Ohio State K Jayden Fielding is looking to make a return to play another season of college football after four years at Ohio State. Former Ohio State Buckeyes kicker Jayden Fielding could be headed back to college football.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 1

Big Ten Media Days Confirmed One Thing: Ohio State Is Still the Team to Beat

Big Ten Media Days didn't crown a champion, but they did reinforce the conference's biggest storyline entering the new season: Ohio State remains the standard.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 31

OSU's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Ohio State's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Sayin, a projected NFL first-round pick, struggled under pressure and in collapsed pockets, but he still showed flashes of great talent when given enough time and room to operate.

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

Cignetti had the most incredible line about repeating as champions

Protect College Sports Act undergoes several key changes

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

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 30

Ryan Day explains the Arthur Smith-Julian Sayin dynamic at Ohio State

Arthur Smith has seen a few things as a football coach, and now that he's the offensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes, he's bringing it all into play.

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

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

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

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

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 29

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

Jeremiah Smith has a chance to be one of the best college wide receivers of all-time when all is said and done.

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

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

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