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Ohio State Earns Expected Spot in Preseason AP Top 25 Rankings

Ohio State Buckeyes fans have national title expectations for the upcoming season. Those covering the sport seem to agree with that belief. The initial 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll dropped Monday and the Buckeyes are where they expected to be.

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Ohio State, Ryan Day get good news before 2026 season

The Ohio State Buckeyes are going into the new college football season with the kind of expectation that comes with being ranked No. 1 before playing a single game.

Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Texas LB Rasheem Biles holding a grudge toward the Ohio State Buckeyes

Michigan playing with fire with nonchalant approach to Ohio State rivalry

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Ryan Day News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Ryan Day’s latest comment points to a key development for Ohio State freshman Legend Bey that could be crucial

Legend Bey didn’t get off to a great start in fall camp for the Buckeyes, but the tide seems to have changed. Ohio State Buckeyes true freshman running back Legend Bey is turning heads after a rough beginning to fall camp.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 17

3 Ohio State Football Players About To Earn Themselves a Bigger NIL Deal

The Ohio State Buckeyes are under a month away from another season getting underway, which means it's another opportunity for breakout stars to come into their own.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Football Talk / August 17

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

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

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 15

Ohio State Running Back Position Battle Highlights New Wrinkle in Buckeyes’ Offense

One of the main storylines from Ohio State’s preseason football camp this far has been the emergence of a position battle at running back between sophomores Bo Jackson and Isaiah West.

Bo Jackson News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 15

Buying or Selling the Early Hype Around Ohio State RB Ja’Kobi Jackson

Fans are excited to see what the newest Buckeyes team looks like amidst the chaos of training camp. Only the coaches and staff can bring order to the chaos of preseason training camp.

Ryan Day News / A to Z Sports / August 15

Ryan Day’s latest update makes it sound like a surprising player is forcing an Ohio State QB battle

The Ohio Stare QB room seemed to be pretty cut and dry for the 2026 season, but that no longer seems to be the case for the Buckeyes. The Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback room appeared settled entering the 2026 season.

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.

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 / 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