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3 Most Important Games on Ohio State Basketball’s Non-Conference Schedule

Ohio State’s full non-conference schedule has been announced, complete with five high-major opponents. Before the season opener on Nov. 2 against BYU, the Buckeyes will play two exhibition games—Cincinnati at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on Oct.

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3 players I’m putting on breakout watch that could change Ohio State football’s season

Ohio State football has a trio of players that I’ll be watching to potentially breakout and be game changers. Ohio State football has been back on the practice field for a couple of weeks now in fall camp, and the Buckeyes held their first scrimmage over the weekend.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / SwimSwam / August 19

College Swimming League Sells Out Ohio State’s Suites For All Regular Season Matches In Under 24 Hours

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam The College Swimming League (CSL) had its suites go on sale as full buy-outs yesterday, August 18th. In under 24 hours, Ohio State’s designated suites for its two regular season matches have already sold-out.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 19

2 Transfers Who Look Poised to Disappoint Ohio State Fans in 2026

Ohio State made significant additions to its roster this offseason by bringing in several players from the transfer portal. With so many new faces on the Buckeyes, a few of them may not get the opportunity to showcase their talents.

Jeremiah Smith News / Yardbarker / August 19

Ohio State has been the most talented Big Ten football program of the decade

Talent-wise, you'd be hard-pressed to find a Big Ten program that has boasted more superstars, though. In fact, in a recent All-Decade team published by Diare Carragher of PFF, the Buckeyes were extremely well represented.

Marvin Harrison Jr. pumping up younger brother and Ohio State commit Jett

How many teams in 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 Poll have rosters worth $40M or more?

Three college football coaches who could contend for NFL jobs in 2027

Weekly Syllabus: AP preseason top 25 poll, QB competitions head into home stretch

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 19

Get To Know All 7 Ohio State Basketball Prospects in the Class of 2027

With Ohio State’s basketball season not starting until November 2 against the BYU Cougars, head coach Jake Diebler is already looking ahead. With no verbal commitments in the 2027 class, Diebler and his coaching staff will begin hosting several 2027 prospects.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / Yardbarker / August 18

Marvin Harrison Jr. pumping up younger brother and Ohio State commit Jett

There's a world in which Jett Harrison, the youngest Harrison, is better than both his older brother and perhaps even better than his Hall of Fame dad.

Ohio State, Ryan Day get good news before 2026 season

Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Texas LB Rasheem Biles holding a grudge toward the Ohio State Buckeyes

The 'Most 100-catch NFL seasons' quiz

Ryan Day News / EssentiallySports / August 18

Ryan Day Accused of Having 'Twisted, Warped Mind' for Shifting Major OSU Tradition Ahead of Michigan Game

Ryan Day has already shown he is willing to change Ohio State’s usual routine when Michigan comes into the picture. Last year, the Buckeyes changed several parts of their preparation before traveling to Ann Arbor, and the new approach ended with a win over the Wolverines.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 18

Ohio State isn’t a lock for the College Football Playoff and here’s why the Buckeyes should tread lightly in 2026

A lot of people are ready to crown the Ohio State Buckeyes as surefire locks for the College Football Playoff and we might need to pump the breaks on how we’re looking at this team.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 17

Ohio State Earns Expected Spot in Preseason AP Top 25 Rankings

Ohio State Buckeyes fans have national title expectations for the upcoming season. Those covering the sport seem to agree with that belief. The initial 2026 preseason Associated Press Top 25 poll dropped Monday and the Buckeyes are where they expected to be.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 17

Ohio State, Ryan Day get good news before 2026 season

The Ohio State Buckeyes are going into the new college football season with the kind of expectation that comes with being ranked No. 1 before playing a single game.

Ohio State No. 1, Oregon No. 2 in preseason AP Top 25 poll

Texas LB Rasheem Biles holding a grudge toward the Ohio State Buckeyes

Michigan playing with fire with nonchalant approach to Ohio State rivalry

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Ryan Day News / A to Z Sports / August 17

Ryan Day’s latest comment points to a key development for Ohio State freshman Legend Bey that could be crucial

Legend Bey didn’t get off to a great start in fall camp for the Buckeyes, but the tide seems to have changed. Ohio State Buckeyes true freshman running back Legend Bey is turning heads after a rough beginning to fall camp.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 17

3 Ohio State Football Players About To Earn Themselves a Bigger NIL Deal

The Ohio State Buckeyes are under a month away from another season getting underway, which means it's another opportunity for breakout stars to come into their own.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 16

Ohio State's 2023 Recruiting Class Takes Center Stage Heading Into This Season

Before I get too deep into the gist of the article, a quick mea culpa - I somehow overlooked two other players who signed with Ohio State in 2023 who decided to move on, so the total number of departures is 11, not 9.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Viral Sports News / August 16

Former Ohio State Standout Finally Signs With NFL Team

Former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Noah Brown was available in NFL free agency for quite some this offseason, but he finally found a home, signing with the Las Vegas Raiders over the weekend.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 16

Buckeyes Fans Will Love Why Ryan Day Moved Ohio State’s Senior Day to Week 1

The Ohio State Buckeyes had an early exit in last year's College Football Playoff. Head coach Ryan Day appears ready to move on and is already limiting any potential distractions in 2026.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 16

Ohio State Football Freshman Report: Who Is Rising and Falling in Fall Ball

Opportunity and motivation will be laser-focused on Ohio State ahead of their season opener on September 5 against Ball State Columbus. After the hype

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 15

College Football Playoff has created dangerous excuse for contenders

The expanded College Football Playoff has made the regular season more forgiving, which was one of the strongest arguments for moving beyond four teams.

Ranking the 10 greatest rivalries in college football

Lane Kiffin creates unnecessary drama over Jayden Daniels jersey snafu

Georgia DC shares reason Bulldogs’ pass rush can return to elite form

The 'College football color teams' quiz

College Football News / Yardbarker / August 11

Michigan playing with fire with nonchalant approach to Ohio State rivalry

Underselling the importance of The Game doesn't seem like the correct move.

Bryce Underwood has surprising description of Kyle Whittingham

Whittingham faces immediate pressure to return Michigan to the Big Ten elite

Quarterback competitions to watch in the Big Ten ahead of 2026 season

Curt Cignetti, Trinidad Chambliss and CFB's 'rags to riches' stories in 2026

Anonymous coach believes Lane Kiffin gets too much credit for Chambliss

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 10

Why Ohio State has more to lose than any other team in college football

Ohio State enters the 2026 college football season ranked No. 1 in the coaches' poll, loaded with future NFL players and still irritated by the way last season ended.

Seven FCS football teams to watch in 2026

Three most overrated college football teams in preseason coaches' poll

Kirby Smart has a clear message about Georgia’s wide receiver room

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Ohio State has landed a top QB recruit

Chris Vargas, the top quarterback recruit in the class of 2028, has made his college decision. Vargas has committed to the Ohio State Buckeyes, he announced Saturday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 5

Ohio State WR commit signs deal with New Balance at 16

Ohio State WR commit Jett Harrison signs deal with New Balance at 16

Jett Harrison is only 16 years old, but he's already facing some major expectations as a wide receiver prospect.

Ohio State tops coaches poll; defending champ Indiana out of top 5

Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football

Ranking the top five Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season

Preseason 2026 Heisman predictions: Breakout Ole Miss quarterback leads charge heading into the season

Seven teams that can actually win the College Football Playoff National Championship

The '2024-25 NFL TD catch leaders' quiz

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 4

Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football

Arthur Smith is going to have a lot to work with as he calls plays for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2026.

Four college football teams entering a national championship-or-bust season

Preseason 2026 Heisman predictions: Breakout Ole Miss quarterback leads charge heading into the season

Ranking the top five Big Ten quarterbacks entering the 2026 season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Jeremiah Smith News / Yardbarker / July 28

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Jeremiah Smith is going to make a lot of money in the NFL one day, but he's already made a pretty penny as one of the top wide receivers in the country for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

Top returning Big Ten quarterbacks heading into 2026 season

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz