The Ohio State Buckeyes picked up a huge win over Illinois on Saturday, but the biggest story of the afternoon was once again Jeremiah Smith. The star wide receiver put together a historic performance, catching four touchdown passes as Ohio State took care of business in its Big Ten opener.
Smith's performance 23rd time since 2000 a FBS player has had double-digit catches for at least 200 yards and four scores in a game.
Coming into 2026, no position group on Ohio State’s roster had more continuity than the offensive line. With four of five starters returning, there was only one spot to fill at training camp: left tackle.
Ohio State opens Big Ten play Saturday against Illinois at 2-1. Illinois is also 2-1, with wins over UAB and Southern Illinois and a close loss to Duke.
Ohio State’s availability report ahead of Saturday’s Big Ten opener has a few names to know on it. The Ohio State Buckeyes received encouraging injury news this week heading into their Big Ten opener against Illinois.
There is a $250 million shadow athletic director currently wandering the streets of Columbus, looking for a decent slice of pizza. Dave Portnoy is in town for Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff.
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.
For Ohio State, non-conference play has concluded, and the Big Ten slate begins against Illinois in Columbus on Saturday. After two straightforward wins to start, the Buckeyes dropped their last game to Texas, 24-23, and will be eager to bounce back, but one lingering issue remains that coach Ryan Day must address.
Ohio State handled Kent State 59-3 and moved to 2-1, but that easy win did little to solve the problem staring Ryan Day in the face. With just two days left before the September 26 Big Ten opener against Illinois, the Buckeyes still do not know exactly what their starting lineup will look like.
Former Ohio State center Seth McLaughlin took another step in his NFL climb Wednesday, when the Detroit Lions announced they had elevated the 2024 consensus All-American from the practice squad to the 53-man roster.
Fox’s Big Noon Kickoff has burned Ohio State once again, this time for the Big Ten opener against Illinois. An expected visitor will reportedly no longer be in Columbus.
Ohio State is likely to start a backup for the second straight game as they open up Big Ten play against Illinois this week. Non-conference play is over
The No. 7-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes return to Columbus this Saturday for their Big Ten opener. And it's anything but a layup. Despite coach Ryan Day's recent success against Illinois' Bret Bielema in last year's 34-16 triumph in the Illibuck trophy game in Champaign, the mutual respect between both coaches is clearly apparent.
Ryan Day has made his decision on who is currently next in line behind Julian Sayin, and the answer could make life a little easier for Ohio State’s starting quarterback.
After leaving the non-conference slate 2-1, Ohio State Football will open up Big Ten play this weekend hosting Illinois at home. While Ohio State cruised to an easy 59-3 victory last Saturday in the Horseshoe, there are plenty of battles still existing at positions that have sparked debate among Buckeye fans.
The Texas Longhorns' TV numbers, no matter how big, now feel like small potatoes.
Ohio State blew a 23-3 lead in the fourth quarter and lost 24-23 to Texas on Saturday night. The collapse points to very specific problems that are fixable rather than one bad night.
The Texas Longhorns did everything they could to lose Saturday's showdown against No. 1 Ohio State. For three quarters, it looked like they were going to do exactly that, and in a convincing, embarrassing fashion.
Texas erased a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 at Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday night.
The college football schedule is totally jam-packed for Saturday, Sept. 12, and that's a good thing for sports fans. So, how packed? The slate of games features more than 100 matchups.
College football didn't make fans wait long for a game with national championship implications. No. 1 Ohio State travels to Austin on Saturday night for a showdown with No. 4 Texas that could eventually serve as a College Football Playoff preview.
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.
The first week of college football has officially wrapped up, and the AP has released its highly anticipated AP Top 25 poll after Week 1.
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes ran over Ball State with a 56-3 blowout victory in Week 1.
Ohio State opened their season with a 56-3 win over Ball State. For those who watched the game right from the beginning, it's fair to say the Buckeye's didn't start the game exactly the way they wanted to.
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