Ohio State Buckeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CBSSports.com / August 13

Russell Westbrook retires after 18 NBA seasons; Ohio State, Oregon 1-2 in CBS Sports 138

Plus, the Lakers have been sold for a jaw-dropping amount of money

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

Julian Sayin News / A to Z Sports / August 11

Grok predicts the season that Ohio State Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin will have in 2026 during Year 2 in Columbus

Grok AI predicted what the 2026 season will look like for Ohio State football QB Julian Sayin from a statistical standpoint. The Ohio State Buckeyes face a daunting 2026 schedule with road tests against the Texas Longhorns, Indiana Hoosiers, and USC Trojans.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / EssentiallySports / August 10

Legendary Buckeyes WR Shares Private Message Sent to Jeremiah Smith Revealing Ultimate Career Goal

Cris Carter knows what greatness looks like at wide receiver. He played beside Randy Moss, mentored Larry Fitzgerald, and eventually put on a Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket himself.

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 / A to Z Sports / August 10

Elite 5-star defender is planning a visit to Ohio State, but there might be one problem stopping him from being a Buckeye

Ohio State is planning on welcoming in one of the nation’s top defenders from Florida. He’s set to be in Columbus to admittedly check out one thing. The Ohio State Buckeyes hold the top-ranked 2028 recruiting class and took a massive step forward last week by landing 5-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the No.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 10

Where Are They Now? Tracking the 2023 Ohio State Recruiting Class Players Who Left Columbus

Over the years, I have made a habit of writing about the upcoming senior class based upon their recruiting class. A typical recruiting class has a group of players who emerge as starters, some as contributors, and then a group of players depart the program for various reasons.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 9

2 Bold Predictions for the Rest of Ohio State Football Fall Camp

The Buckeyes are back on the playing field, getting ready for the first game of the season against Ball State in four weeks. So far, through the first three days of fall camp, there have been some unexpected changes, such as running back Isaiah West getting first-team reps over Bo Jackson.

Julian Sayin News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 8

Julian Sayin Impressed by Devin McCuin As Ohio State WR Competition Takes Shape

Ohio State’s third day of fall camp brought a different look—Legend Bey was able to participate, players wore pads for the first time and practice was noticeably chippier throughout.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / August 8

Former Ohio State football player now with Big Ten rival just sent a strong, direct message at the Buckeyes

Penn State RB James Peoples didn’t hold back on his plans for Ohio State in 2026. The Ohio State Buckeyes have started fall camp as they ramp up for the

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 8

Every Blue Chip Ohio State Football Recruit Ready to Make a Big Impact This Season

Ohio State will be relying on a handful of upperclassmen this season to get the job done, but it will also have a few true freshmen who could be looking to make an immediate impact.

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.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 8

Ohio State football picks up major win by adding an elite player who could end up the face of the Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes have landed their quarterback of the future by the way of a player that could end up the face of the program. The Ohio State Buckeyes have landed the top quarterback in the 2028 recruiting class. 5-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the No.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 8

What I’m Watching Closely During Buckeyes Fall Camp (and Why You Should Too)

Ohio State completed its first two days of fall camp on Thursday and Friday, and there was a significant development regarding the offense. Initially, it was expected that Bo Jackson would be the starting running back following his impressive performance last season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 6

3 Ohio State Football Players Under the Most Pressure Entering Fall Camp

Fall camp is officially here for the Ohio State Buckeyes, which of course means the football season is right around the corner. Every player on the roster will have plenty of work to do before the season starts to get ready, but there are a handful of players who fans will be keeping a much closer eye on to see how they look for the year.

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 / 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 / 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

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / July 30

Jeremiah Smith Confirms He Turned Down $10 Million To Leave Ohio State

As wide receiver Jeremiah Smith heads into his third (and presumably last) season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, there continue to be rumors that the future NFL wideout showed great loyalty to the team by turning down a lucrative offer to transfer.

Jeremiah Smith 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

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