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Best-Case Scenario for Ohio State Buckeyes in 2026 Revealed

Best-Case Scenario for Ohio State Buckeyes in 2026 Revealed

The Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up for a significant season after narrowly missing out on winning the national championship. Ohio State was a heavy favorite to win it all in the 2025 College Football Playoffs but was unable to get past Miami in the quarterfinals.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Football News / February 18
Big Night for the Bubble: Where UCLA, Ohio State, SDSU & 10 More Stand

Big Night for the Bubble: Where UCLA, Ohio State, SDSU & 10 More Stand

There are still more than three weeks before the NCAA Tournament brackets are announced, and we still have all the madness of the conference tournaments to deal with, so ...

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 17
Three Keys for Ohio State Basketball vs. Wisconsin Without John Mobley Jr.

Three Keys for Ohio State Basketball vs. Wisconsin Without John Mobley Jr.

Ohio State hosts Wisconsin tonight at 8:30 p.m. in their second matchup of the season. In their last meeting, the Buckeyes fell 92-82, but things will look different this time around with a new starting lineup and a lot on the line.

College Football News / Yardbarker / February 17
NFL Draft intel: Arvell Reese-Micah Parsons comps, Ty Simpson-Rams buzz, Caleb Downs’ stock

NFL Draft intel: Arvell Reese-Micah Parsons comps, Ty Simpson-Rams buzz, Caleb Downs’ stock

Each week, Yardbarker monitors the 2026 NFL Draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. 

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 17
Ohio State Basketball Needs These Two Players To Step Up in John Mobley Jr.’s Absence

Ohio State Basketball Needs These Two Players To Step Up in John Mobley Jr.’s Absence

The Ohio State Buckeyes basketball team faced a significant setback on Saturday, just hours before their game against Virginia. Ohio State announced that sophomore guard John Mobley Jr.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / February 16
Arvell Reese could be the next Micah Parsons in 2026 NFL Draft

Ohio State's Arvell Reese could be the next Micah Parsons in 2026 NFL Draft

Reese may be the most intriguing prospect in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / ESPN / February 15

Maryland rallies from 19 down to beat Ohio State

Oluchi Okananwa had 17 points and 10 rebounds, Yarden Garzon added 17 points and No. 20 Maryland rallied from a 19-point deficit in the first half to beat eighth-ranked Ohio State 76-75 on Sunday.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 15
Three Players the Buckeyes Should Have Signed in the Transfer Portal

Three Players the Buckeyes Should Have Signed in the Transfer Portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes will have one of the best rosters in the program has seen in recent years in 2026, but there were plenty of areas where the Buckeyes could have improved significantly through the transfer portal.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / SwimSwam / February 15

2026 Ohio State Swimming Gold Medal Clinics – Sign Up Today

By Gold Medal Mel Stewart on SwimSwam These clinics will provide each camper with the best opportunity to enhance their skills while focusing on the technical details of each stroke from a Gold Medal producing program and staff.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / February 15
Caleb Downs 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Ohio State, Safety

Caleb Downs 2026 NFL Draft: scouting report for Ohio State, Safety

Height: 6-0 Weight: 205 lbs Year: Junior Pro Comparison: Budda Baker Hand Size: N/A Arm Length: N/A 40-Yard Dash: N/A Vertical Leap: N/A Broad Jump: N/A 20-Yard Shuttle: N/A 3-Cone: N/A High football intelligence.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / February 15
Where 12 Ohio State Buckeyes NFL Draft Hopefuls Could Get Selected

Where 12 Ohio State Buckeyes NFL Draft Hopefuls Could Get Selected

The NFL Draft is just two and a half months away, and Ohio State projects to figure prominently, as it usually does. This year, as many as five Buckeyes could be selected in the first round, which would elevate Ohio State’s already record number of 95 first-rounders to 100 and make OSU the first school to make three digits.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Sports Only / February 15

FOX Sports’ Gus Johnson Roasts Ohio State Basketball NIL Funding

 Fox Sports announcer Gus Johnson took a direct shot at Ohio State basketball's NIL funding.  The Buckeyes, who haven't made it past the second round in

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 14
Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 14
Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / February 14
Ohio State football has taken a step toward landing another player they need for the future of the program

Ohio State football has taken a step toward landing another player they need for the future of the program

The Ohio State Buckeyeshave been busy with recruiting in the class of 2027 ever since they sealed their 2026 class in December.  Ohio State has nine commitments so far in a class expected to be smaller than the 28 freshmen the Buckeyes just brought in.

College Basketball News / A to Z Sports / February 12
Ohio State basketball’s win over USC was followed up with bad news for the Buckeyes’ chances of playing in the NCAA Tournament

Ohio State basketball’s win over USC was followed up with bad news for the Buckeyes’ chances of playing in the NCAA Tournament

Thursday evening was a game for the Ohio State Buckeyes they couldn’t afford to lose against another team on the NCAA Tournament bubble. Ohio State moved to 16-8 on the season with an 89-82 win over USC.  Ohio State badly needed the win coming off a 21-point loss to the Michigan Wolverines.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / February 12
Will Ohio State's Downs make NFL teams disregard positional value?

Will Ohio State safety Caleb Downs make NFL teams disregard positional value?

Downs didn't disappoint in 2025, helping the Buckeyes make their second straight College Football Playoff appearance.

NFL Draft intel: What should the Jets learn from Sam Darnold's resurgence?
Three Ohio State standouts get selected in top 10 of latest 2026 first-round NFL mock draft
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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Stadium Rant / February 12
How Ohio State Can Return To The NCAA Tournament

How Ohio State Can Return To The NCAA Tournament

The Ohio State Buckeyes are aiming to return to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2022. To make that happen, they’ll need to handle business down the stretch.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / February 12
National insider drops bucket of cold water on Ohio State football’s chance of landing the five-star player they badly want

National insider drops bucket of cold water on Ohio State football’s chance of landing the five-star player they badly want

The Ohio State Buckeyes are off to a strong start in the class of 2027 after bringing in 28 players for 2026. With the up-ramp in transfer portal activity, the Buckeyes are expected to bring in a slightly smaller class in 2027.  Ohio State has nine commitments so far and the No.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / February 12
Ohio State Buckeyes News / College Sports Only / February 11
Fans Call For Renaming of Ohio State Facilities Named After Donor In Epstein Files

Fans Call For Renaming of Ohio State Facilities Named After Donor In Epstein Files

Ohio State fans are actively calling on the university to rename several facilities named after Les Wexner, the founder of Victoria's Secret and a billionaire

College Basketball News / Last Word On Sports / February 11
Jake Diebler’s Seat Getting Toasty in Columbus

Jake Diebler’s Seat Getting Toasty in Columbus

It’s become the new norm around Ohio State basketball. The Buckeyes bring in a coach, he lasts around four seasons, and then it’s back to the drawing board.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Lead / February 10
Does Ohio State Have the Toughest Schedule in the Country?

Does Ohio State Have the Toughest Schedule in the Country?

The Buckeyes’ 2026 schedule will test their playoff hopes all season long. For years, gauntlet-style schedules were limited to the SEC. Weekly landmines, no breathers, and multiple top-tier matchups stacked on top of each other.

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