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Bruce Thornton Makes History for Ohio State by Breaking All-Time Points Record

When Ohio State takes the floor at the Schottenstein Center tonight (Saturday), the spotlight will shine squarely on one player. And if that spotlight shines bright enough, it could end a near 40-year record that, until tonight, looked improbable in terms of being broken.

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Ohio State's Jake Diebler Gets Real About Buckeyes' NCAA Tournament Push

The Ohio State Buckeyes might as well be already playing in the postseason with the way the team has approached their NCAA Tournament bubble path. The Buckeyes (19-11, 11-8 Big Ten) close the regular season Saturday afternoon against another bubble team in the Indiana Hoosiers at Value City Arena in Columbus (5:30 p.m.

Watch: Notre Dame vs. Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Hockey | 03/06/26

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 6

Watch: UCLA at Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/06/2026

Watch: Iowa at Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Softball | 03/06/2026

Watch: Minnesota vs. Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 B1G Women's Basketball Tournament | 03/06/2026

Bruce Thornton News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 6

Bruce Thornton’s Storybook Finish in Reach as Ohio State Hosts Indiana

Bruce Thornton has a chance at a storybook ending to his Ohio State career. Ohio State hosts Indiana in its regular-season finale, which also serves as Senior Day and Bruce Thornton Bobblehead Night.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / NBC Sports / March 6

Watch: Indiana vs. Ohio State a ‘play-in game’ for the NCAA Tournament | Big Ten on NBC Sports

Watch: Ohio State vs. Indiana | HIGHLIGHTS | 2026 B1G Women's Basketball Tournament | 03/05/2026

Jake Diebler News / A to Z Sports / March 5

Jake Diebler provides injury update that could be a huge development for Ohio State basketball as they hope to make the NCAA Tournament

The Ohio State Buckeyes haven’t been able to have their full rotation together on the basketball court in months due to injuries. Jake Diebler’s squad is 19-11 coming off a 94-62 win over the Penn State Nittany Lions on Wednesday night.

Watch: Ohio State vs. Penn State | COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 3/4/26

Watch: Ohio State at Penn State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Men's Basketball | 03/04/2026

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / March 4

Watch: Xavier at Ohio State | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Baseball | 03/04/2026

College Football News / Athlon Sports / March 4

Why Did Lou Holtz Feud With Ryan Day?

Ryan Day has been keeping Ohio State in the national title conversation year after year. But after a most dramatic of ways to win a football game, the narrative shifted from the victory on the field to a heated war of words between the Buckeyes' head coach and a broadcasting legend.

Julian Sayin News / Last Word On Sports / March 4

Spring Buckeye Breakdown: Sayin, St. Clair, and Something to Improve

Spring practices are set to kick off in Columbus soon. Last year, the Ohio State offense was fine, but it wasn’t quite to the level to which the Buckeyes have grown accustomed.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 4

Here's Ohio State's Place in Hypothetical Big Ten Conference Realignment

The Big Ten has no plans to make any immediate drastic changes to the conference, having expanded from 14 to 18 teams ahead of the 2024 college football season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / March 4

Recruiting insider shares his 'gut feeling' on whether 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges will land with Tennessee or Ohio State

There's been a lot of debate in recent weeks over whether the Tennessee Vols or the Ohio State Buckeyes lead for 2027 five-star running back David Gabriel Georges.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / March 4

Adam Schefter fires back over erroneous Mike Florio claim regarding Carnell Tate 40-yard dash

It's that time of year again in the NFL. We're not talking about draft or free agency buzz, but rather what's becoming a tradition of league insiders going at each other's necks.

Pat McAfee disputes alarming Caleb Downs injury report

Five prospects who hurt their stock during the NFL combine

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / March 3

Pat McAfee disputes alarming Caleb Downs injury report

Remain skeptical of a recent injury report concerning Ohio State Buckeyes safety Caleb Downs until another story relays the same or similar information.

Report: Caleb Downs hit with major red flag after combine

NFL Draft intel: Rueben Bain Jr.'s arm length, Drew Allar's stock and Anthony Hill Jr.-Cowboys buzz

Teams with a top-five pick in 2026 NFL Draft shouldn't think twice about taking Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love

The 'No. 1-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Caleb Downs controversy: 'The family is not happy' — Sources push back on medical red flags for Ohio State star at NFL Combine

The Ohio State Buckeyes were heavily represented at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, and no former player from Columbus is being talked about more than safety Caleb Downs—despite the star not taking part in workouts.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / NFLTradeRumors.co / March 3

Ohio State S Caleb Downs’ Stock Not Expected To Drop Due To Medicals

On the Pat McAfee Show, McAfee revealed an NFL team told him Ohio State S Caleb Downs‘ draft stock won’t drop because of his medicals, and there is no significant concern about his knee.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / March 3

Ohio State’s John Mobley Jr. may have bit off more than he can chew with his comment after the Buckeyes beat Purdue

Sunday was a must-win game for the Ohio State Buckeyes if they wanted to get into the postseason for the first time in four years. Ohio State’s 82-74 win over Purdue had to happen, as the Buckeyes needed a Quad 1 win on their resume.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / March 4

Report: Caleb Downs hit with major red flag after combine

One of the top prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft reportedly encountered a significant concern at the combine.

Pat McAfee disputes alarming Downs rumor, but reporter stands by it

Five prospects who hurt their stock during the NFL combine

Prospects whose stocks should be soaring after the NFL combine

Raiders in play to make splash in free agency to help Fernando Mendoza?

It sounds like Jets should call Raiders about trading up to draft Mendoza

NFL Draft intel: Rueben Bain Jr.'s arm length, Drew Allar's stock, more

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

How Ohio State Basketball Can Get Into NCAA Tournament After Upsetting Purdue

The Ohio State Buckeyes achieved a crucial victory on Sunday, overcoming No. 8 Purdue with a final score of 82-74. This win was essential for Ohio State, as it might have been their final major game of the season—unless they can secure a standout victory against a top 25 team in the upcoming Big Ten tournament next week.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / March 2