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College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 24

Ryan Day goes back to the NFL ranks to find Ohio State football’s next offensive coordinator to replace Brian Hartline

The Ohio State Buckeyes acted quickly after the season ended to name Cortez Hankton the next wide receivers coach to replace Brian Hartline. Hartline’s decision to take the job at South Florida was an impactful one.

Ryan Day News / A to Z Sports / January 23

Urban Meyer’s conversation with Ryan Day may be a quiet hint on how Ohio State football is going to change its roster

The Ohio State Buckeyes had a bunch of draft-eligible players return for another season after they won the national championship two seasons ago. Ohio State winning it all then was just a part of a recent theme in college football. Upper-class-led teams with a high number of draft-eligible players are winning it all.

College Football News / Texas Longhorns on SI / January 23

Where Texas Lands in Early College Football Playoff Projections

Looking ahead to the 2026 college football season, the Texas Longhorns once again find themselves firmly in the College Football Playoff discussion. In fact, with a top-10 transfer portal and some notable veterans returning to the program, head coach Steve Sarkisian's program may be in national title conversations during the offseason.

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College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 22

Urban Meyer Revealed Ryan Day’s Plan for Ohio State To Contend in 2026

The Ohio State Buckeyes had an earlier-than-expected playoff exit after losing to the Miami Hurricanes in the second round, with everyone searching for answers on what they can do better Going into the offseason, the Buckeyes have been hard at work in the transfer portal, finding the right veteran talent to help them out.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 22

LSU Football Emerging as Potential Landing Spot for No. 2 Wide Receiver in Louisiana

New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine wide receiver Miguel Whitley has emerged as a priority target for the LSU Tigers with Lane Kiffin checking in with the top pass-catcher on Thursday.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 20

Ohio State Turns to 2026

Ohio State’s reign as the National Champions officially came to an end Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Indiana Hoosiers have become the new kings of college football.

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

Buckeyes earn shocking spot in way-to-early 2026 Top-25 rankings

We don’t know who the National Champion for the 2025-2026 college football season will be yet --that will be sorted out later today between Indiana and Miami -- but it’s never too early to take a look at the favorites to win next year’s tournament.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 19

Ryan Day’s Ohio State Buckeyes receive a lot of love in way-too-early 2026 college football rankings

The Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2025 season didn’t go as planned and they accomplished just one goal: beating the Michigan Wolverines. Ohio State was unable to repeat as national champions and ended its season with two straight losses.

College Football News / Stadium Rant / January 16

Ohio State Lands Elite Transfer Kicker

After recent struggles at kicker, the Ohio State Buckeyes made addressing the position in the transfer portal a priority. On Thursday morning, head coach Ryan Day officially shored up the position, signing Baylor Bears transfer Connor Hawkins.

College Football News / LSU Tigers on SI / January 16

LSU Football Wide Receiver Reveals Transfer Destination to Powerhouse Program

LSU Tigers wide receiver Kyle Parker has committed to Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes after spending three seasons in Baton Rouge, he revealed via social media on Friday.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Ryan Day, Ohio State Dealt Unfortunate News After College Football Season

Another top wide receiver is off the transfer portal, and the Ohio State Buckeyes are on the losing end again. Shortly after losing two of their own wideouts

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Ohio State, Ryan Day Fill Key Roster Hole With Transfer Portal Addition

For weeks, the Ohio State Buckeyes knew they would need to make an offseason move to fix a glaring concern around their roster for the 2026 season. With

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 14

Report confirms the Tennessee Vols are set to receive a transfer visit from a former 5-star recruit

The Tennessee Vols will have a former five-star recruit on campus for a transfer visit later this week. 247Sports' Tom Loy confirmed on Wednesday that Ohio State Buckeyes transfer cornerback Aaron Scott will visit Tennessee on Friday and Saturday, following his visit to Oregon on Thursday.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / January 14

This Year’s Ohio State Transfer Portal Strategy Is Clear

The one and only transfer portal window is set to close in a few days. Ohio State’s previous seasons have been marked by meticulously picking specific players that Ryan Day and his staff believed were going to be able to make an immediate impact.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 14

Ryan Day, Ohio State Lose 5-Star WR to Notre Dame in Transfer Portal

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish added a high-upside weapon to its 2026 offense with the commitment of a former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver, per On3's Hayes Fawcett.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 13

Ryan Day, Ohio State Dealt Unfortunate News on Tuesday

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes did not have the ending to the 2025 college football season they were hoping for. After a perfect 12-0 record in the regular season, Ohio State fell to Fernando Mendoza and the Indiana Hoosiers in the SEC Championship Game, losing out on the No.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Ohio State lands two former Alabama players in the transfer portal

The No. 2 seed Ohio State Buckeyes saw their season end in the Cotton Bowl after a 24-14 loss to the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes. Just a year after winning the College Football Playoff, Ohio State exits early, but head coach Ryan Day is wasting no time adding pieces to the roster.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 12

Ryan Day, Ohio State Land Former 5-Star LB From Alabama

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a disappointing conclusion to the 2025 college football season. They finished the year with a loss to the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten Championship Game and a loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Ryan Day is taking the charge to bring an Ohio State player out of the transfer portal - and Notre Dame is the school standing in the way

The Ohio State Buckeyes have heated up on the transfer portal over the last couple of days with some new additions. Ohio State has added former Florida State S Earl Little Jr.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Ryan Day, Ohio State Receive Big News on Friday

Despite recent speculation, Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes will have star tailback Bo Jackson back in the fold next season. "Ohio State True Freshman All-American RB Bo Jackson plans to return to Ohio State for the 2026 season, sources tell @mzenitz and I for @CBSSports," Chris Hummer wrote Friday on X.

Michael Irvin took the belt to Ohio State after CFP win

Just like the No. 10-seed Miami Hurricanes, former NFL star Michael Irvin was unstoppable on Wednesday night. The Pro Football Hall of Famer was back at it again with his shenanigans amid the College Football Playoff, as he had quite a way to celebrate his alma mater’s 24-14 takedown of the No.