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After Ohio State’s College Football Playoff exit at the hands of the Miami Hurricanes, the Buckeyes have been bleeding players to the transfer portal. 22 Buckeyes have entered the portal as of Wednesday afternoon, including two running backs, James Peoples and Sam Williams-Dixon.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ohio_state_bring_in_major_defensive_reinforcement_in_the_transfer_portal/s1_16601_43303911'>Ohio State bring in major defensive reinforcement in the transfer portal</a></h2>

Ohio State have moved quickly to bulk up their defense by locking in a key piece to the puzzle as they begin reshaping the team for next season. After a campaign that promised so much but ended in disappointment, the Buckeyes are wasting no time in reinforcing the trenches and restoring their defensive edge.

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/tennessee_vols_edge_transfer_target_chaz_coleman_could_be_visiting_another_sec_program_after_his_trip_to_ohio_state/s1_17313_43300668'>Tennessee Vols EDGE transfer target Chaz Coleman could be visiting another SEC program after his trip to Ohio State</a></h2>

One of the Tennessee Vols' top defensive transfer targets is Penn State transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman. Coleman is one of the most coveted players in the portal.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ohio_state_football_adds_key_transfer_portal_addition_and_it_had_to_happen_due_to_a_loss_the_buckeyes_just_took/s1_17313_43300421'>Ohio State football adds key transfer portal addition - and it had to happen due to a loss the Buckeyes just took</a></h2>

The Ohio State Buckeyes are working through the NCAA Transfer Portal, just like the rest of the country. A recent subtraction with a young talent was just met with a notable addition for Ryan Day's offense through the portal, and the Buckeyes desperately needed that good news.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ohio_state_star_safety_caleb_downs_makes_2026_nfl_draft_decision/s1_13132_43299964'>Ohio State star safety Caleb Downs makes 2026 NFL Draft decision</a></h2>

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a great run with safety Caleb Downs. Now, he's made a decision on his future.

Ohio State WR Carnell Tate Declares For 2026 Draft

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ohio_state_rb_james_peoples_transfers_to_big_ten_rival/s1_16601_43298265'>Ohio State RB James Peoples transfers to Big Ten rival</a></h2>

After losing to the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl, the list of transfers immediately started rolling in for the Ohio State Buckeyes. One of the weakest position groups on the team, the running back core, just got a little weaker after one of the rotational players officially announced their new team.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/assessing_the_2026_transfer_portal_impact_on_ohio_state/s1_13132_43298146'>Assessing the 2026 transfer portal impact on Ohio State</a></h2>

A look at where Ohio State stands regarding departures and additions in the transfer portal this offseason.

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

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<h2><a href='https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/47531413/sources-wr-carnell-tate-leaving-ohio-state-nfl-draft'>Sources: WR Tate leaving Buckeyes for NFL <nobr>draft <img src='/images/icons/icon-open-new.png'></nobr></a></h2>

Ohio State wide receiver <a href="/college_football/players/carnell_tate/921183">Carnell Tate</a> is leaving school early and declaring for the NFL draft, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/former_ohio_state_football_player_is_heading_to_play_for_a_big_ten_rival_in_the_transfer_portal_and_he_was_once_expected_to_start_for_the_buckeyes/s1_17313_43296160'>Former Ohio State football player is heading to play for a Big Ten rival in the transfer portal - and he was once expected to start for the Buckeyes</a></h2>

It’s been a busy few days for the Ohio State Buckeyes since they ended their season against Miami in the Cotton Bowl. The transfer portal has been full

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/former_ohio_state_football_player_has_landed_with_a_former_buckeyes_coach_in_the_transfer_portal_and_its_not_brian_hartline/s1_17313_43294328'>Former Ohio State football player has landed with a former Buckeyes coach in the transfer portal - and it’s not Brian Hartline</a></h2>

The Ohio State Buckeyes have lost double-digit players from their roster since the season ended with a loss to Miami in the Cotton Bowl. Every team in college football is losing players to the portal — and for the Buckeyes, it’s players on the back end of the roster leaving for the most part.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/former_ohio_state_football_starter_now_in_the_transfer_portal_is_set_to_visit_a_pair_of_sec_programs/s1_17313_43292867'>Former Ohio State football starter now in the transfer portal is set to visit a pair of SEC programs</a></h2>

The Ohio State Buckeyes like every other team in college football are navigating the transfer portal. With the portal open, the Buckeyes have lost double-digit players.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/latest_update_on_penn_state_transfer_chaz_coleman_is_key_for_ohio_state_and_tuesday_is_set_to_be_a_big_day_for_the_buckeyes/s1_17313_43290276'>Latest update on Penn State transfer Chaz Coleman is key for Ohio State - and Tuesday is set to be a big day for the Buckeyes</a></h2>

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been tasked with maneuvering the transfer portal just days after ending their season against the Miami Hurricanes in the transfer portal. Ohio State has lost double-digit players to the transfer portal and they’ve brought in a pair of players as well.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ohio_state_is_willing_to_do_what_it_takes_to_land_a_top_transfer_target_over_the_tennessee_vols/s1_17313_43289624'>Ohio State is 'willing to do what it takes' to land a top transfer target over the Tennessee Vols</a></h2>

Tennessee Vols fans received some positive transfer portal news on Sunday evening when it was revealed that Penn State Nittany Lions transfer EDGE Chaz Coleman had decided to take his visit to UT following a trip to see to the LSU Tigers.

<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/ap_poll_top_25_prediction_final_2025_rankings_projection/s1_17620_43283611'>AP Poll Top 25 Prediction: Final 2025 Rankings Projection</a></h2>

Trying to predict the final AP Top 25 Poll at the end of the 2025 college football season isn't nearly as easy as it was last year. We knew Ohio State was the best team.

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<h2><a href='/nfl/articles/ohio_states_jeremiah_smith_urged_to_transfer_to_major_college_football_program/s1_17615_43273595'>Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Urged to Transfer to Major College Football Program</a></h2>

When Jeremiah Smith signed with Ohio State in December of 2023, he did so as the nation's No. 1-ranked recruit, per 247 Sports. The recruiting service also has Smith tied for its ninth-highest-ranked recruit since 2000 and as the best wide receiver prospect of the century.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/former_hc_urban_meyers_prediction_for_ohio_state_did_not_go_well/s1_127_43272542'>Former HC Urban Meyer's prediction for Ohio State did not go well</a></h2>

The No. 10-seed Miami Hurricanes continue to defy expectations in the College Football Playoff.

Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP

Why Joey Galloway believes Miami is the national championship favorite after upsetting Ohio State

Criticism of Miami getting CFP invite looks foolish after win over Ohio State

HC Ryan Day deserves blame for sudden play-calling change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP

The 25 greatest players in Notre Dame football history

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ryan_day_assigns_blame_for_ohio_states_stunning_loss_to_miami_in_cfp/s1_13132_43272176'>Ryan Day assigns blame for Ohio State's stunning loss to Miami in CFP</a></h2>

The defending champs found their title defense to be short lived.

Day deserves blame for sudden change after Ohio State's loss to Miami in CFP

Why Joey Galloway believes Miami is the national championship favorite

Criticism of Miami getting CFP invite looks foolish after win over Ohio State

Miami's Carson Beck made great admission after beating Ohio State

Former HC Urban Meyer's prediction for Ohio State did not go well

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/3_prospect_matchups_to_watch_in_ohio_state_vs_miami_in_college_football_playoffs/s1_17022_43266673'>3 prospect matchups to watch in Ohio State vs Miami in College Football Playoffs</a></h2>

Reese didn’t have the impact against Indiana that you’d hope for in one of the biggest games of the season. The playoff puts everything in front of him in turns of lighting up the big stage.

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<h2><a href='/college_football/articles/ohio_state_earns_commitment_from_the_top_defender_in_2027_class/s1_17199_43263033'>Ohio State Earns Commitment From The Top Defender in 2027 Class</a></h2>

Despite gearing up for the Cotton Bowl against Miami (FL), Ohio State recruiting never sleeps. After signing the fifth-best class in the 2026 cycle, Ohio State is off to a great start for 2027.

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/ohio_state_vs_miami_prediction_by_espn_football_computer_expects_a_close_game/s1_17022_43261885'>Ohio State vs. Miami prediction by ESPN football computer expects a close game</a></h2>

Ohio State and Miami are poised to kick off the quarterfinal round of the College Football Playoff as the Buckeyes and Hurricanes meet in the Cotton Bowl game in the second round this week.

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/ohio_states_caleb_downs_makes_it_clear_which_cfp_team_he_wants_to_play/s1_17615_43259677'>Ohio State’s Caleb Downs Makes It Clear Which CFP Team He Wants to Play</a></h2>

The quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff are set to be played this week. Ohio State will face Miami on Dec. 31 in the Cotton Bowl Classic, while the three other games (Texas Tech-Oregon, Indiana-Alabama, and Georgia-Ole Miss) will be played on Jan.

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<h2><a href='/general_sports/articles/urban_meyer_breaks_down_ohio_state_vs_miami_in_cotton_bowl_picks_winner/s1_17236_43243003'>Urban Meyer breaks down Ohio State vs. Miami in Cotton Bowl, picks winner</a></h2>

Ohio State and Miami will square off in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals on New Year’s Eve. On a recent episode of The Triple Option podcast, former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer revealed his prediction for the highly-anticipated showdown.