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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / October 4

Jeremiah Smith Sends Strong Message About His Main Ohio State Goal

Jeremiah Smith keeps rewriting the Ohio State Buckeyes’ record book, but the star receiver made clear Saturday that his biggest remaining goal has nothing to do with individual statistics.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / October 4

Jeremiah Smith Declares He's The 'Best Player' In College Football

Jeremiah Smith had another big day on Saturday. The Ohio State Buckeyes junior wide receiver had a big day en route to a blowout win over Iowa in a Top 25 matchup on Saturday afternoon.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Ohio State football now has an important starting lineup decision on its hands after beating Iowa in Week 5

The Ohio State Buckeyes picked up their fourth win of the season on Saturday, and now they’re soon going to have to make a calculated decision at a key spot.

Ryan Day News / Viral Sports News / October 4

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith Makes Head-Turning Statement

Saturday afternoons in the fall still belong to college football, and the arguments that follow them tend to last longer than the games. Fans leave the stands comparing missed tackles, risky throws and the handful of players who looked faster than the coverage assigned to stop them.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / October 3

Jeremiah Smith has another historic day in Ohio State's win

Jeremiah Smith has another historic day in No. 5 Ohio State's rout of No. 14 Iowa

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a long history of recruiting, developing and sending outstanding wide receivers to the NFL. There's a reason that Ohio State is often referred to as "Wide Receiver University," and that is likely to remain the case for quite some time.

Nick Saban recalls 'bad decisions' at Alabama, motive behind retiring

P.J. Fleck’s ‘Row the Boat’ Era surging again at Minnesota

Kyle Whittingham, Michigan have a lot to figure out after loss to Minnesota

Pitt's ACC, playoff hopes take major hit with Mason Heintschel injury news

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / October 3

Is Caitlin Clark at the Iowa-Ohio State College Football Game Today?

Caitlin Clark is back in Iowa City on Saturday as No. 14 Iowa hosts No. 5 Ohio State in one of the biggest college football games of the weekend. The Indiana Fever star returned to her former college home for ESPN’s “College GameDay,” serving as the celebrity guest picker ahead of the Big Ten showdown.

College Football News / The Spun / October 3

Ryan Day Sent Classy Letter To Iowa Children's Hospital Before Saturday's Game

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day showed his true character before Saturday’s game against Iowa. When the first quarter ends at every Iowa home game, every coach, player and fan at Kinnick Stadium waves towards the Iowa Health Care Stead Family Children’s Hospital.

NFL News / CFB-HQ on SI / October 3

Nick Saban Warns of ‘Kiss of Death’ Matchup Ahead of Major Big Ten Clash

Nick Saban, the seven-time national champion and ESPN College GameDay analyst, says No. 5 Ohio State's offense can push No. 14 Iowa into the one matchup the Hawkeyes want to avoid in Saturday's Big Ten clash at Kinnick Stadium.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 2

Iowa has one path to pulling off the upset against Ohio State but the Buckeyes are built to make that path impossible

Iowa can drag Ohio State into the kind of ugly low-scoring game it doesn’t want to play, but this Buckeyes team has too much talent and explosiveness to stay there for four quarters.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 2

The One Thing Holding Ohio State Back From Reaching Its Full Potential

For fans in Columbus, the past few seasons watching the Buckeyes' defense has been a treat. So far in 2026, that has not been the case. This year's defense for the Buckeyes feels like it does not have that big hitter flying around the field like they did in 2024 and 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 2

Predicting Where Ohio State Star Jeremiah Smith Gets Picked in 2027 NFL Draft

It's early October, and it appears three things are all but guaranteed: Jeremiah Smith is a future star in the making at wide receiver, at least one touchdown per game is a given and the Ohio State Buckeyes will surely miss him when he more than likely declares ahead of next spring's NFL Draft.

Ryan Day News / EssentiallySports / October 2

'Street Fight': Urban Meyer Gives Ryan Day Blunt Warning Over Concerning Ohio State Factor

Former Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer isn’t expecting Iowa to hang with the Buckeyes by playing it safe. Ahead of Saturday’s game at Kinnick Stadium, he spelled out what the Hawkeyes need to do and what Ryan Day’s team can’t afford to allow.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 2

Ohio State Captain Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Has a Blunt Message Before Iowa

Ohio State gave up 200 rushing yards to Illinois. With Iowa’s run-heavy offense up next, captain Kenyatta Jackson Jr. was direct about the Buckeyes’ performance and what needs to change.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 1

What Stood Out About Ohio State Basketball at Media Day

With a revamped roster, Ohio State basketball is entering the 2026-27 season with more size, more playmaking and a defensive identity built around pressure.

Julian Sayin News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / October 1

Julian Sayin Reveals What Ohio State Must Improve Before Iowa

Ohio State’s offense took a step forward against Illinois, but quarterback Julian Sayin isn’t treating one game as a finished product. As the Buckeyes get ready to visit Iowa, he says the group is still focused on improving each week.

Joel Klatt News / Big Ten Network / October 1

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 30

No. 14 Iowa knows what they're facing in No. 5 Ohio State

No. 14 Iowa knows what they're facing in Jeremiah Smith, No. 5 Ohio State

Kirk Ferentz and the Iowa Hawkeyes don't have much time to celebrate their Week 4 last-second win over the Michigan Wolverines at the Big House.

Fresh off upset win, No. 14 Iowa plays host to No. 5 Ohio State

Nick Saban compares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

No. 8 Florida earning high praise amid undefeated start under HC Jon Sumrall

Four QBs under the most pressure to step up in Week 5

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / September 30

New intel has concern rising for Ohio State football to keep 5-star DJ Jacobs’ commitment as his relationship is growing with an SEC school

Ohio State’s most important commitment is 5-star EDGE DJ Jacobs, but there’s some concern growing around getting him signed with SEC schools making a push still.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 1

Nick Saban compares Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

Nick Saban compares Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to legendary Alabama WR

Nick Saban has seen greatness at the wide receiver position up close and personal.

Buckeyes' Jeremiah Smith new Heisman favorite after 4-TD game

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith looks like future No. 1 pick in record-tying performance

WR Malachi Toney on pace to set multiple Miami records

CFB Week 4 winners, losers: Florida Gators have bite, John Mateer start stirs fright and more

Weekly Syllabus: College football regular season heats up with unexpected heavyweight showdowns (and Clemson's last stand)

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College Football News / Yardbarker / September 27

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: OSU's Smith looks like future No. 1 pick

Kids who will be playing on Sundays: Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith looks like future No. 1 pick in record-tying performance

Each week, Yardbarker spotlights college football stars, some of whom will be playing on NFL Sundays.

WR Malachi Toney on pace to set multiple Miami records

Oregon shares notable update on Dante Moore after on-field scare

Notable injury update emerges on LSU LB Whit Weeks

Kyle Whittingham fuming after Michigan's last-second loss to Iowa

CFB Week 4 winners, losers

NIL, transfer portal may have done opposite of what everyone feared

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / September 27

ESPN's Computer Drops Ohio State From No. 1 Ranking

ESPN’s computer model kept the Ohio State Buckeyes as the No. 1 team in the country, even after a road loss to Texas. The Buckeyes remained in the No. 1 spot last week, following a blowout win over Kent State.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / September 24

FOX's 'Big Noon Kickoff' Accused Of Having Major Ohio State Bias

Much to the displeasure of college football fans, FOX’s “Big Noon Kickoff” is heading to Ohio Stadium this weekend. FOX confirmed that Urban Meyer and the rest of the “Big Noon Kickoff” crew will be in Columbus to preview a matchup between Illinois and No.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / September 8

Ohio State cemented as No. 1 team in latest AP Top 25

The No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes took care of business in Week 1 with a dominant 56-3 win over Ball State, strengthening their grip on the top spot ahead of a huge matchup with No. 4 Texas.

College football rankings: Updated ESPN FPI for Week 2

Ryan Day calls one part of Ohio State’s season opener a 'disaster'

Weekly Syllabus: Ohio State-Texas, Oklahoma-Michigan headline upcoming week in college football

Five things we learned after Week 1 of college football season

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