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Ohio State safety Caleb Downs wins two major Big Ten awards

It comes as no surprise, but standout safety Caleb Downs has been honored by the Big Ten with two major awards. On Wednesday, Dec. 3, it was announced that Downs was named the Big Ten Defensive Back and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / December 3

Ohio State flips 4-star safety Kaden Gebhardt from Clemson

The Ohio State Buckeyes have flipped a major target on the recruiting trail on the day that the early signing period has started.

Ohio State OC Brian Hartline has landed a head coach job

NFL Draft intel: Indiana QB Fernando Mendoza leads five must-track prospects

Signing day notebook: No. 1 WR Chris Henry sticks with Ohio State

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

The 'College football national championship coaches' quiz

Brian Hartline News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 3

What Brian Hartline's exit means for Ohio State Buckeyes moving forward

The college football coaching carousel has been chaotic over the past 72 hours, and it finally reached Ohio State early Wednesday morning. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Ohio State offensive coordinator Brian Hartline is expected to become the next coach at South Florida.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Football Talk / December 3

Ole Miss moves up spot in College Football Playoff rankings; Ohio State still No. 1

Ole Miss lost a coach and moved up a spot anyway. Notre Dame didn’t lose a thing but the Irish fell.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / ESPN / December 3

USC flips 4-star WR Dixon-Wyatt from Ohio State

Four-star wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt, No. 167 in the 2026 ESPN 300, flipped his commitment from Ohio State to USC on Wednesday, landing with the Trojans as a late addition in the nation's No.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 3

Ohio State legend explains why this season's team is better than last year's

Ohio State is having an outstanding season, and many believe this year's Buckeyes could even surpass the 2024-25 national championship team. Former Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter is among those who think this year's team is even stronger.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 3

Ohio State Early Signing Day Tracker: Every Player Coming to the Program in 2026

Follow along as the Ohio State Buckeyes build its 2026 recruiting class during the Early Signing Period. This real-time tracker features every official signee, individual breakdowns, position group insights, and how the class stacks up nationally.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 3

Ohio State's Ryan Day explains how Julian Sayin has evolved over first season

Ohio State has had several players make significant strides this season. One standout is linebacker Arvell Reese, who has the potential to be the No. 1 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

College Football News / College Football Talk / December 2

No. 1 Ohio State vs. No. 2 Indiana – Big Ten Title Game -prediction: Odds, expert picks, team and player news

No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes vs. No. 2 Indiana Hoosiers Game Preview

Ohio State Buckeyes News / NBC Sports / December 2

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / December 2

Tennessee is trying to win back a recruit that recently decommitted from the Vols, but it's reportedly a 'tense situation'

The Tennessee Vols are hoping to win back a 2026 recruit that recently decommitted from UT to join the Ohio State Buckeyes' recruiting class. In November, 2026 four-star athlete Legend Bey flipped his commitment from Tennessee to Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / December 2

Who the Ohio State Buckeyes would have to play in the latest College Football Playoff rankings after win over Michigan

The Ohio State Buckeyes ended their regular season with what felt like a must-have win against the Michigan Wolverines. Ohio State went north and secured a 27-9 victory to snap its four-game losing streak against its rival.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / December 2

Watch: Postgame at Michigan | Ohio State Foobtall

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

How Ryan Day proved to be one step ahead of Michigan in Ohio State's win

Anything can happen during a football game, which is why every team needs to be prepared for anything that can happen. During the Ohio State Buckeyes' impressive 27-9 win over the Michigan Wolverines, the road team had trouble with their communications, which kept going in and out throughout the game.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 1

Ryan Day has the injury update that Buckeye Nation wants to hear on Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate after beating Michigan

Last week at this time, all of the questions around Columbus centered on the playing status of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate heading into the big game against Michigan.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / November 30

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NFL News / The SportsRush / November 29

Tom Brady Recalls the Time He Donned an Ohio State Jersey After Losing a Bet to Mike Vrabel

Arguably, the biggest game in college football every year is the Michigan vs. Ohio State battle in the Big Ten Conference. And this year, the rivalry, which is usually referred to ubiquitously as “The Game,” is as big as ever.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 29

Ohio State exorcises Michigan demons with blowout road win

Ohio State's long nightmare is finally over.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith got away with huge mistake on TD

Michigan players guarded their logo after losing to Ohio State

Pinstripe Bowl could (and should) make Pitt-Penn State renew rivalry

No. 6 Oregon fends off Washington

Takeaways from Black Friday's biggest college football games

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 29

Michigan's College Football Playoff chances revealed amid Ohio State game

Michigan's College Football Playoff chances are a bit complicated, but it all starts with the Wolverines needing another upset win over Ohio State. Heading into the rivlary matchup, Michigan had just a 10% chance to make the College Football Playoff, per ESPN.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 28