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Ohio State Buckeyes still need to figure out running back rotation soon

The Ohio State Buckeyes need to figure out what the deal is with the running back room. Through eight weeks of the 2025 season, the team has four running backs with over 100 rushing yards on the season, two of which sit in the 200-yard mark and one who's up over 400.

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New Ohio State freshman running back emerges as one-two punch against Wisconsin

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a one-two punch in the backfield. And it's not revolving around CJ Donaldson or James Peoples. On Saturday, Oct. 18, Ohio State travelled on the road to take on the Wisconsin Badgers in another Big Ten battle.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 20

How Julian Sayin, Fernando Mendoza stack up in Heisman race

How Ohio State's Julian Sayin, Indiana's Fernando Mendoza stack up in Heisman race

The Heisman Trophy race has shifted in the Big Ten's favor, with Sayin and Mendoza now emerging as favorites to win college football’s most prestigious individual award.

Mike Elko doesn't beat around the bush when discussing Texas A&M history

Paul Finebaum's harsh criticism of Clemson's Dabo Swinney may be deserved

Wisconsin makes decision on HC

Texas Tech is ending a longtime tradition over a Big 12 rule change

Candidates to replace Billy Napier as Florida's next head coach

Ohio State Buckeyes News / ESPN / October 19

Ohio State? Bama? Indiana? Anyone in the ACC? Who we can -- and can't -- trust

Parity has been the theme of the season, making it hard to know what's what. Bill Connelly is here to help.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 19

Ohio State's Ryan Day and Buckeyes players sound off after Wisconsin shutout

In 1993, "Jurassic Park" was released, Bill Clinton was sworn in as the 42nd president of the United States, and Ryan Day was 14 years old. That was the last time there was a scoring defense as dominant as Ohio State’s, only allowing 41 points through seven games this season.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 19

Ohio State's Ryan Day focusing on important detail for student athletes

Although Ohio State took care of business with a 34-0 win Saturday in Madison, Wisconsin, against the Wisconsin Badgers, the Buckeyes sent an even bigger off-field message that can be applied to any circumstance in life.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Football News / October 19

Ohio State Still No. 1, But the AP Top 25 Just Got Shaken Up

There are weeks when the rankings change around big, and then there's the Week 9 AP Top 25 poll. Ohio State is No. 1, and after that, everything else changed.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 19

'There's no doubts about it': Carnell Tate love bombs Julian Sayin after his Heisman Trophy-worthy showing

Going back to the quarterback battle that Ohio State had this summer feels like a century ago. Since Julian Sayin won the Buckeyes' starting job shortly before the season-opening matchup against Texas, the redshirt freshman has evolved from a talented but inexperienced ball of clay into the driving force of an elite passing game.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 19

Will Ohio State's last five games be enough to have them ready for playoffs?

From the moment the number one-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes stepped on the field at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisconsin, everyone knew the Badgers were in for a long day.

Carnell Tate News / Bleacher Report / October 18

Watch: Carnell Tate with a ridiculous grab

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Sporting News / October 18

Ohio State couldn't believe how Wisconsin's punter stole the show on Saturday

The Buckeyes won the game in a blowout, but Wisconsin won in their own strange way.

Julian Sayin News / Sporting News / October 18

Julian Sayin stats today: eye-popping performance vs. Wisconsin puts Ohio State quarterback in Heisman conversation

The No. 1 Buckeyes continue to surge, and Sayin is making a case for the Heisman.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / October 18

Watch: Ohio State vs. Wisconsin | Highlights | 10/18/25

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 18

Here's what to know about Ohio State's second half of their schedule

Six teams down, six to go, and zero ranked opponents left on the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes’ schedule for the rest of the regular season. Now at the halfway point of their regular season, the Buckeyes look to close the season out on a strong second act.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 16

Ohio State vs. Wisconsin score prediction by expert football model

Top-ranked Ohio State hits the road for a second-straight week in a Big Ten battle against Wisconsin in college football’s Week 8 action on Saturday. Here is the latest prediction for the game from an expert model that projects scores.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Ryan Day reveals maligned Ohio State captain 'right on the doorstep' of being replaced in the lineup

The Ohio State Buckeyes are incredibly loaded, so becoming a starter or key rotation player is a huge deal. Earning a captain's title is an even more impressive feat when you consider this program generally has its choice of who to sign, recruit, and play.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / 5 GOATs / October 16

Greg McElroy gives Wisconsin less than 1% chance to win, but picks to cover vs. Ohio State

According to BetMGM, No. 1 Ohio State is a 25.5-point favorite against Wisconsin on Saturday. While ESPN’s Greg McElroy isn’t holding out hope for the Badgers to pull off the monstrous upset, he expects the game to be tighter than oddsmakers are predicting.

Ryan Day News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Ohio State Reacts to Major Recruiting News on Thursday

Ohio State added a high-end piece to its early 2028 haul on Thursday, when Rivals reporter Hayes Fawcett reported that Elite 2028 defensive lineman Jameer Whyce (Trotwood-Madison, Dayton, OH) pledged to the Buckeyes over finalists Miami and Maryland.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / October 15

Ohio State commit sues OHSAA over ban on NIL earnings

Ohio State commit Jamier Brown sues Ohio High School Athletic Association over ban on NIL earnings

Name, Image and Likeness has not only transformed college sports, but it is also beginning to make its way into high schools.

New CB commit explains why he flipped to Ohio State from Big Ten rival

Ohio State flips recruit, adds to strong O-Line class

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / October 14

Ohio State’s Caleb Downs Makes Career Announcement on Tuesday

Caleb Downs and the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes remained perfect on the 2025 college football season, jumping to 6-0 after a 34-16 Week 7 win over the former No.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes pick up big win over another Big Ten team and they didn’t even have to step on the field

The 2026 recruiting class has been an interesting one for the Ohio State Buckeyes. At one point, the Buckeyes had a top-three class, and things looked like they could end up being quite the haul.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 14