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Being a part of the 'Iron Buckeyes' group isn't something every player who comes through Columbus earns the honor of. However, the Ohio State Buckeyes earlier today announced who would be part of the leadership team.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / August 1

‘He’s a dog’ - Jeremiah Smith doesn’t hold back on possible breakout star for the Ohio State Buckeyes

Ohio State has had an embarrassment of riches at the wide receiver position in recent years, thanks in large part to Brian Hartline’s development. It’s a testament to the NFL wide receiver factory he’s helped build in Columbus. Jeremiah Smith arrived as a true freshman and put up 1,300 yards last season in dominant fashion.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 1

Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith Drops Bold Opinion on Freshman WR

The Ohio State Buckeyes may have found their next addition to the program's incredible wide receiver pipeline to the NFL. Head coach Ryan Day has managed to have at least one wideout selected in the first round of the NFL Draft since 2022, along with five total receivers being day one picks during the stretch.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin is in Deep Trouble

Ohio State Buckeyes football is officially back, as they had their first practice of fall camp on Thursday. Attempting to repeat as national champions, Ohio State has plenty of questions to answer, and perhaps none are more pressing than what is going on with Julian Sayin.

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15 schools that can throw a wrench in the College Football Playoff

So who could be the next TCU or Indiana? Or who could be the Group of 5 school that breaks through? Or who could be the school that may not get there but could play spoiler for teams looking to get in?

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / August 1

The Buckeyes are back on the field! Get all the news from the first fall practice

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print. Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis.

Carnell Tate News / Athlon Sports / July 31

Ohio State Dealt Concerning News After Injury in First Practice

The Ohio State Buckeyes will open the season with one of the most exciting matchups on Aug. 30 against the Texas Longhorns. Head coach Ryan Day and his team are keen to start with a win, and preparations began Thursday with the first practice session.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 31

Jeremiah Smith makes what should be seen as a scary revelation for Ohio State’s opponents during the 2025 season

There was a point last year when I was writing about Jeremiah Smith, and I figured he would be one of the top playmakers for Ohio State—but not the top guy, especially with first-round pick Emeka Egbuka still on the roster.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 29

Pete Kwiatkowski Talks State of Texas Longhorns Secondary

Only allowing 15.3 points per game, good for third-best in college football, the Texas Longhorns posed one of the country's most dominant defenses last season.

College Football News / NIL on SI / July 29

Greg McElroy names $1.1 million QB as front-runner for Ohio State starting job

The key question facing head coach Ryan Day and defending national champion Ohio State is who will take the reigns at quarterback. Former Kansas State transfer Will Howard left big shoes to fill after leading the Big Ten in passing while leading the Buckeyes to their ninth national title and their first under Day's leadership.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 29

Joel Klatt gets real about Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith, and he has a message about him for all college football fans

The Ohio State Buckeyes will have the pressure on them this season as they attempt to run it back after winning the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff last year. Ohio State returns arguably the two best players in college football: wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / July 29

Top 5 wide receivers in the Big Ten for 2025 season

The college football season is right around the corner, and it is going to be an exciting one in the Big Ten. The conference is loaded with good teams, and there are high expectations after back-to-back national championships.

College Football News / College Football News / July 29

5 Biggest Questions Facing Ohio State Football Ahead of 2025 Fall Camp

Ohio State enters fall camp with championship expectations—but also with major question marks at key positions. After losing several veteran leaders, the Buckeyes will rely on breakout stars, transfers, and young talent to reload in 2025.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / July 27

Texas Longhorns & Ohio State Legends Mack Brown & Urban Meyer Make Week 1 Predictions

Even as the start of the season is still 34 days away, there is never a time too early to start making predictions. After all that part of the offseason

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College Football News / UCLA Bruins on SI / July 26

UCLA 2025 Football Opponent Primer: Ohio State

The UCLA Bruins are entering their second season in the Big Ten Conference with the hopes of erasing last season's 5-7 record from memory by improving in every facet.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 25

‘It’s gonna be hard to do that’ - Michigan HC Sherrone Moore makes strong admission about Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith

The Ohio State Buckeyes went on a terrific run last season to win the College Football Playoff, but it may not have happened without the adversity they faced along the way.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 24

Texas HC Gives Major Praise To Ohio State Star Ahead of Week 1

There are just five short weeks until the Texas Longhorns come into Columbus to take on the Ohio State Buckeyes in what will be the marquee matchup in Week 1. This high-profile game is a rematch of the Cotton Bowl.

NFL News / Yardbarker / July 24

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 23

Ohio State Legend Urban Meyer Drops Major Prediction for Texas Game

Former Ohio State Buckeyes coach Urban Meyer was one of the best coaches in the country during his heyday, and now, he is one of the most respected analysts around.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 22

Jeremiah Smith admits one thing that the Texas Longhorns will definitely be taking note of for when they play at Ohio State

Many major college football programs start the season with a soft opener or two—but that won’t be the case for the Ohio State Buckeyes. They’ll host the Texas Longhorns in Week 1 on Aug.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / July 22

Ryan Day Highlights Ohio State Position Group That Has Taken a Step Forward This Offseason

The Ohio State Buckeyes won their first national championship since Urban Meyer patrolled the sidelines in 2014 earlier this year as they defeated Marcus Freeman and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2025 National Championship Game.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 22

2025 Buckeye Breakdown: The Wide Receivers

While Ohio State has been able to put players at every position into the NFL, it’s the Buckeye wide receivers that lead the way. There have always been great receivers in the scarlet and gray, but ever since Brian Hartline took over as position coach, it’s gotten exponentially better.

College Football News / The Spun / July 18

ESPN Names Biggest X-Factor For Ohio State This Season

Championship hangovers might be a real thing for some programs, but Ohio State is expected to be a title contender this fall. Although upperclassmen like Will Howard and Jack Sawyer are gone, Ohio State still has two game-changing stars on its roster in Caleb Downs and Jeremiah Smith.

College Football News / College Football News / July 18

2025 CFN Preseason All-Big Ten Football Team: Elite Talent at Every Position

Welcome to a conference with 18 teams (and more money than everyone else). You could make a third and fourth all-conference team out of what we left out of our preseason bunch, and both would be better than any Group of Five conference by a mile, and would be almost as strong as the ACC and Big 12 teams.

College Football News / College Football News / July 18

2025 Big Ten Preseason Top 25 Players: Future NFL Stars Highlight a Loaded Conference

The top 25 Big Ten players going into the 2025 season will all soon be part of every list of best prospects in upcoming NFL drafts. You could triple this list without having to try, but the guys in this bunch all belong among any All-America or top positions lists.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / July 6

The History of Ohio State vs. Texas

In the history of Ohio State football, the Buckeyes have faced off against 92 of the 136 FBS programs heading into 2025. The Buckeyes have taken on each of the bluebloods of the sport, and last year, they had to run through a handful.