Ohio State Buckeyes: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Buckeye Nation may soon have a big reason to smile as Ohio State is predicted to flip key SEC commitment

The Ohio State Buckeyes have 16 commitments so far in the class of 2026, and that number could soon grow. Ohio State has had a big month of June, hosting numerous key visits and picking up three commitments in the process.

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Ohio State Gets Good News on Coveted Star Running Back

A couple different college football programs appear to be getting very positive signs from one of the top 2026 running backs on the recruiting trail. One of those programs is the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23

Urban Meyer holds a longstanding grudge against Sports Illustrated

Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer has been holding a grudge against Sports Illustrated for over a decade. In a new episode of his “Triple Option” podcast, Meyer revealed that he still dislikes the magazine for the way it treated former Ohio State coach Jim Tressel during the 2011 scandal that cost Tressel his job.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 23

Ohio State Buckeyes Miss Out on Highly-Touted 2026 Defensive Target

After head coach Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes landed two massive recruits this month in Favour Akih and Cincere Johnson, the program was unable to continue the success heading into the last week of June.

Deebo Samuel News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 23

Ohio State Buckeyes Legend's NFL Career Hanging in the Balance

The 2024 NFL campaign was not exactly kind to former Ohio State Buckeyes star Curtis Samuel, as the wide receiver lumbered through a trying season with the Buffalo Bills.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / June 23

Bail Set For Ex-Ohio State Football Star Kirk Barton

Ex-Ohio State lineman Kirk Barton is facing some serious charges following a fatal car accident that he was involved in over the weekend. According to

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 23

‘I still hold a grudge’: Former Ohio State HC Urban Meyer admits the one thing he’s still mad about from his time in Columbus

Urban Meyer had a sensational run at Ohio State from 2012 until he stepped down after the 2018 season. Meyer won one national championship and could have came close to earning another.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 23

ESPN Analyst Writes Off Ohio State’s Title Hopes in Surprising 2025 Take

The reigning national champions will look to defend their 2024 crown, but not everyone believes the Ohio State Buckeyes have the firepower to do so. One of the program’s biggest detractors this offseason is ESPN SEC analyst Paul Finebaum.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 23

Buckeyes end summer official visit season with big name prospects in Columbus

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print. Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 23

Ohio State Football Has Eye-Popping Number of Top-Five 2026 NFL Draft Prospects

The Ohio State Buckeyes are certainly not void of talent as they enter the 2025 college football season. On top of returning players like Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith, the Buckeyes will be bringing in two of the top-five recruits in the Class of 2025, quarterback Tavien St.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 22

Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day Make Intriguing Class of 2026 QB Offer

The Ohio State Buckeyes typically have one of the most competitive quarterback battles in college football. Kansas State transfer Will Howard won out last season and helped lead the Buckeyes to a national championship.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 22

Ohio State Pushes to Land 'Dream Trifecta' in Heated Battle

The Ohio State Buckeyes have two premiere safeties committed in the 2026 recruiting class. But that's not stopping the program from trying to land another one.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 21

Ohio State to Meet With Highly Touted Star QB Amid Push

The Ohio State Buckeyes already have a commitment from four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds in the 2027 recruiting class. But who the program will land behind center for 2026 remains to be seen.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / June 21

Ex-Ohio State football star faces charge after fatal crash

Former Ohio State football player Kirk Barton faces an aggravated vehicular manslaughter charge arising from a fatal crash in the Columbus area, NBC4 reports.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 20

National outlet may have let the cat out of the bag regarding why Ohio State missed on elite player they wanted

The month of June has been good to the Ohio State Buckeyes, and that includes another commitment they picked up just yesterday. Glenville (OH) linebacker Cincere Johnson gave the Buckeyes their 16th commitment in the class of 2026.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / NIL on SI / June 19

College football powerhouse makes statement by landing elite in-state LB on Thursday

The Ohio State Buckeyes are fresh off the College Football Playoff national title and are riding high in the offseason. The recruiting trail has been busy, and now Ohio State has added another big piece to the puzzle for the future.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Football News / June 17

Ohio State Buckeyes Offer Brother of Star WR Jeremiah Smith

Ohio State has extended an offer to 2027 three-star safety Angelo Smith, he announced Tuesday on social media. The rising athlete from Florida is the younger brother of standout wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, who led the Buckeyes to a national title in 2024.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / June 14

Ohio State unveils flashy new court design

The Ohio State basketball program has officially unveiled a brand new court design for Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center. The gray floor will be surrounded by scarlet trim and feature two distinct and interchangeable mid-court logos: The traditional block “O” and the “Buckeyes” logo in script font.