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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.

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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.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 13

3 Things We Learned From Week 1 of Ohio State Football Camp

The first week of Ohio State’s training camp has concluded. We can take away some answers regarding the next steps the Buckeyes will take in week two. Ryan Day will be preparing his team for a matchup against Ball State on Sept.

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.

Julian Sayin News / Viral Sports News / August 12

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Gets Honest About Michigan Rivalry

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin said losing to Michigan is an experience no Buckeye wants, one that quickly becomes central to life in the program.

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 / 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.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 31

OSU's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Ohio State's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Sayin, a projected NFL first-round pick, struggled under pressure and in collapsed pockets, but he still showed flashes of great talent when given enough time and room to operate.

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Indiana's Curt Cignetti torches the SEC in brutal comments

Cignetti had the most incredible line about repeating as champions

Protect College Sports Act undergoes several key changes

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 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