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Big Questions Ohio State Basketball Must Answer After 2025–26 Season

Big Questions Ohio State Basketball Must Answer After 2025–26 Season

Ohio State’s return to March Madness ended quickly in a 66–64 first-round loss to TCU, but the Buckeyes’ season still offered plenty of clarity about where

Bruce Thornton News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 20
Ohio State Players React to Bruce Thornton’s Final Game, Legacy as Buckeyes’ All-Time Leading Scorer

Ohio State Players React to Bruce Thornton’s Final Game, Legacy as Buckeyes’ All-Time Leading Scorer

There was the emotion everyone could see in the closing moments. And then there was everything that came after. “I told him I love him, man,” Devin Royal said.

NFL News / Yardbarker / March 20
NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

NFL GM makes prediction about Giants, Caleb Downs draft rumors

Media personalities who create mock drafts throughout offseasons have been split on how the New York Giants will spend the fifth overall pick of the 2026

Mel Kiper Jr. makes exciting comparison for Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love
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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 20
What Ohio State's First-Round Loss to TCU Means For Basketball Program Moving Forward

What Ohio State's First-Round Loss to TCU Means For Basketball Program Moving Forward

One shot is all it took to define Ohio State's season and later the direction of the program.  Unfortunately for the Buckeyes, they couldn’t stop Xavier Edmonds from converting an easy layup with four seconds left on the clock, making them the first team officially knocked out of March Madness in a slight nine over eight upset.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / March 19
Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU

Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU

Jalen Rose is doing some dancing on the grave of Ohio State basketball. Ohio State’s NCAA Tournament hopes came to an end on Thursday with a Round of 64 loss to TCU in their 8-9 game.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / March 19
Ryan Day not worried about new Ohio State OC Arthur Smith not hitting recruiting trail

Ryan Day not worried about new Ohio State OC Arthur Smith not hitting the recruiting trail

New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith was a big-time hire for the Ohio State Buckeyes as they looked to replace Brian Hartline, now the head coach at USF.

Jalen Rose trolls Ohio State after their NCAA Tournament loss to TCU
Mizzou makes decision on Austin Simmons and throws Matt Zollers' future into question
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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 19
Jake Diebler, Bruce Thornton Show Emotion After Ohio State’s Season-Ending Loss

Jake Diebler, Bruce Thornton Show Emotion After Ohio State’s Season-Ending Loss

Ohio State’s season ended with a close loss to the TCU Horned Frogs, but inside the locker room, the emotion told the real story. For Bruce Thornton, it wasn’t just about the final possession.

Jake Diebler News / The Spun / March 19
Jake Diebler Ripped For Postgame Quote After Ohio State's Loss Thursday

Jake Diebler Ripped For Postgame Quote After Ohio State's Loss Thursday

8-seeded Ohio State suffered a brutal loss to 9-seeded TCU in the opener of the NCAA Tournament today. After the game, Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler wanted to focus on the positives.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / March 19
Former Michigan great Jalen Rose throws major shade at Ohio State following the Buckeyes’ NCAA Tournament loss to TCU

Former Michigan great Jalen Rose throws major shade at Ohio State following the Buckeyes’ NCAA Tournament loss to TCU

The Ohio State Buckeyes getting to the postseason was a very important step for the program. Ohio State earned a crack at TCU in a No. 8 vs No. 9 matchup.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 19
Three Reasons Why Ohio State Basketball Lost to TCU in March Madness

Three Reasons Why Ohio State Basketball Lost to TCU in March Madness

Ohio State's basketball season came to a close on Thursday, as it fell 66-64 to TCU in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. The Buckeyes haven't participated in March Madness since 2022, so it was great to be back in the big tournament.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / ESPN / March 19

TCU backs up its tough talk, bounces Buckeyes

Xavier Edmonds converted a layup to beat the shot clock with 4.3 seconds left, and No. 9 seed TCU held off a furious second-half rally by eighth-seeded Ohio State for a 66-64 victory to open the first round of the NCAA tournament.

College Basketball News / Yardbarker / March 19
Jamie Dixon proving his worth at TCU with tourney win

Jamie Dixon continues to prove his worth at TCU with NCAA Tournament win over Ohio State

The 60-year-old in the midst of his 23rd season as a Division I head coach is proving himself all over again.

Nebraska makes program history in first round of 2026 men's NCAA Tournament
The 'Active NCAA Tournament appearance streak leaders' quiz
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 19
Ohio State Heartbroken In Unimaginable NCAA Tournament Opener

Ohio State Heartbroken In Unimaginable NCAA Tournament Opener

The 2026 NCAA Tournament got off to a ferocious start Thursday in Greenville, South Carolina, which saw the Ohio State Buckeyes rally from a 15-point halftime deficit but fell short in the game's final seconds with a layup from the TCU Horned Frogs' Xavier Edmonds, 66-64.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 19
Ohio State Lineup Set as Injury Picture Becomes Clearer vs. TCU

Ohio State Lineup Set as Injury Picture Becomes Clearer vs. TCU

Ohio State’s backcourt is intact just minutes before tipoff. The Buckeyes’ starting lineup, shared by Columbus Dispatch reporter Adam Jardy, includes John Mobley Jr., confirming the guard is healthy and ready to go for the NCAA Tournament opener against TCU.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Last Word On Sports / March 19
How Many FBS Teams Has Ohio State Never Played?

How Many FBS Teams Has Ohio State Never Played?

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been playing football for a long time. Ever since the first game on May 3, 1890, a game in which the Buckeye took down Ohio Wesleyan, 20-14, Ohio State has suited up for 1,392 games.

Bruce Thornton News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 19
Ohio State Meets TCU With Everything on the Line as Buckeyes Embrace March Madness Moment

Ohio State Meets TCU With Everything on the Line as Buckeyes Embrace March Madness Moment

For Bruce Thornton, the moment finally feels real. “Definitely a dream come true,” Thornton said. “We’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time. I’m just excited that it’s here.” That same sense of arrival carried through Ohio State’s locker room ahead of today’s matchup against TCU at Bon Secours Wellness Arena.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 19
Ohio State vs. TCU: How to Watch, Listen to 2026 March Madness First-Round Game

Ohio State vs. TCU: How to Watch, Listen to 2026 March Madness First-Round Game

March Madness tips off today, and Ohio State vs. TCU is one of the spotlight games to open the tournament. By all accounts this should be a highly competitive 8 vs.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 18
Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Hates This One Aspect of Being a Buckeye

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Hates This One Aspect of Being a Buckeye

Jeremiah Smith is entering his third season in Columbus but that doesn’t mean the Miami native has adjusted to Ohio’s frequent blustery weather. Especially on practice days.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 17
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 17
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 17
Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Sports Only / March 9
Fans Push For Former Ohio State Head Coach To Be Next President

Fans Push For Former Ohio State Head Coach To Be Next President

A scandal that’s rocked The Ohio State University has created an important vacancy there. With Ohio State on the search for a new school President, fans have pointed to one man fit for the job: legendary former football head coach Jim Tressel.

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