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From the perspective of the Ohio State Buckeyes, watching the Indiana Hoosiers dismantle the Illinois Fighting Illini 63-10 this past weekend was more than just entertaining—it was revealing.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 18

Former NFL quarterback makes major statement about the Ohio State Buckeyes, and it is hard to argue

Emeka Egbuka was the latest wide receiver to come through Ohio State and leave as a first-round pick to the NFL thanks to the development by offensive coordinator and wide receivers coach Brian Hartline.

College Football News / Total Apex Sports / September 14

Ohio State Flexes Their Muscle After Sluggish Start Against Feisty Ohio Bobcats

Saturday night in Columbus had all the makings of a vintage trap game. The No. 1 ranked Ohio State Buckeyes hosted their in-state rivals under the lights, coming off two dominant victories, with a bye week looming large.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 13

Despite red-zone mistakes, No. 1 Ohio State tops Ohio

Julian Sayin threw for 347 yards and three touchdowns to help No. 1 Ohio State overcome its red-zone flubs for a 37-9 victory over visiting Ohio in Columbus on Saturday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Ohio State Makes Strong Jeremiah Smith Statement Before In-State Matchup on Saturday

The Ohio State Buckeyes enter Week 3 of the 2025 season looking every bit like the defending national champions. Through two games, Ryan Day’s team has left little doubt they are ready to defend their crown, opening the year with a statement win over Texas before shutting out Grambling State in Week 2.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 13

Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Ohio Bobcats game preview, notes for week 3 matchup

The Ohio State Buckeyes have started the season exactly how Ryan Day and company would have drawn it up. In their first game, they got the win with a dominant defense against one of the most hyped up players in college football history.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 11

Ohio State To Battle With Upset-Minded Ohio

It’s not often the two programs with “Ohio” in their names get to face off on the gridiron. This year, Ohio State and Ohio will play for the eighth time in history.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 10

Ohio State star receiver catches unexpected slight from upcoming opponent's head coach in mysterious moment

The Ohio State Buckeyes have built one of the strongest and most undeniable runs in college football history, avoiding a down year unlike any modern program has.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 9

Ohio State reveals how Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs could further unlock Buckeyes' upside in completely new role

Ohio State's performance against FCS Grambling State last Saturday wasn’t swayed by the 47 yards they lost, but those missed opportunities could prove costly in tighter matchups against stronger opponents.

Oregon Ducks News / Oregon Ducks on SI / September 9

What The NIL Market For Wide Receivers Means For Oregon's Dakorien Moore

Oregon Ducks wide receiver Dakorien Moore is in his true freshman season with the program, but he's already one of Oregon's bigger stars. Moore joined the Ducks as a five-star recruit and the No.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 9

Ohio Bobcats Head Coach Thinks Ohio State's Caleb Downs Is a Wide Receiver

The Ohio State Buckeyes are big favorites for their Saturday matchup against Ohio University. Bobcats head coach Brian Smith might now even know who his team is playing.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 8

Carnell Tate Emerges as the 2026 NFL Draft’s Premier Wideout

Carnell Tate, a junior at The Ohio State University from Chicago, Illinois, has quickly made a name for himself as one of college football’s premier receivers.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 8

Heisman Trophy index: Week 2 results shake up the race early on

Another week, another Heisman Trophy index. It was a wacky Week 2 slate that saw the likes of Sam Leavitt and LaNorris Sellers posting pedestrian performances.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 7

'No more, not allowed': Ryan Day issues incredible challenge to the most important Ohio State Buckeye in 2025

The chase for perfection is never-ending, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are hoping to find any opportunity to improve after destroying Grambling State 70-0.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 6

Julian Sayin throws four TDs as No. 1 Ohio State torches Grambling

Quarterback Julian Sayin had a near perfect game when No. 1 Ohio State pounded Grambling State 70-0 in Columbus on Saturday. Sayin, in his second career start, set a school record for consecutive completions to start a game (16) and through two quarters was 18 of 19 for 306 yards and four touchdowns.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 5

There's good news for star Ohio State Buckeyes in our latest 2026 NFL Draft Big Board update heading into Week 2

After producing 14 picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Ohio State Buckeyes have reloaded and are stocked with top talent once again. As shown in its 14-7 win against the Texas Longhorns in Week 1, the Buckeyes have what it takes to claim victory in any matchup.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / September 4

Ohio State Finally Gets a Break on the Schedule vs. Grambling State

For the first time since the Buckeyes’ most recent loss on the gridiron, Ohio State gets to suit up against a team not ranked in the top 10. After a run of (7) Tennessee, (1) Oregon, (4) Texas, (3) Notre Dame, and (1) Texas in the last five games, the Buckeyes get a break and get to face 1-0 FCS Grambling State.

College Football News / College Football News / September 4

Texas vs San Jose State Prediction: Now the Longhorns' Season Really Starts

Texas is going to be okay. At least, Texas is going to be okay for the next few weeks. It was a tough 14-7 loss to the defending national champion on its home turf.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 2

New No. 1 Ohio State faces rare FCS foe in Grambling

Grambling State won its opener versus Langston University in the Shreveport (La.) Kickoff Classic on Saturday before a crowd of 18,435. It was a big deal.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 1

ESPN Gives Ohio State Buckeyes Baffling FPI Score after Week 1 Win

The Ohio State Buckeyes took down the Texas Longhorns, who were the preseason No. 1 team in the country. The Saturday battle wasn't the most entertaining as most of the game was running by both sides, but it did feature numerous key plays, one of which was an Ohio State defensive stop on the one-yard line to keep Texas off the board.

College Football News / The Forkball / August 30

Ohio State Starts Back-To-Back Quest with Win Over #1 Texas

The 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes started their quest to be the first back-to-back national champions in school history with a bang. They downed the #1 Texas Longhorns and preseason Heisman-favorite Arch Manning 14-7, at home in Ohio Stadium, to start the season.

College Football News / Touchdown Texas / August 30

No. 1 Texas Fails at Late-Game Comeback Attempt, Falling to No. 3 Ohio State 14-7

COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 1 Texas fell to the No. 3-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes 14-7 on Saturday morning. The game was a defensive showcase and was marked by an underwhelming performance by new starting quarterback Arch Manning.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / August 28

Several NFL Scouts to Attend Texas Longhorns vs. Ohio State Buckeyes Game

The No. 1 Texas Longhorns will face the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus on Saturday and it appears that quite the crowd will be in attendance. Among this crowd, ESPN’s Pete Thamel revealed, will be 31 NFL scouts from 20 different organizations, along with two NFL general managers.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 22

Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Earns Massive Shoutout from ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit

Jeremiah Smith burst onto the college football scene with one of the best true freshmen season in recent memory, capped off with a College Football Playoff National Championship win over Notre Dame back in January.