Ohio State earned its first win over Texas in a 1 vs. 2 matchup 19 years ago, snapping a 21-game Texas winning streak with a 24-7 triumph over the Longhorns in Austin.
Ohio State has a stockpile of offensive weaponry and, with an experienced front five, should have one of the country's best attacks if Julian Sayin lives up to his billing.
Some were alarmed when word broke that Caleb Downs was getting reps at the nickel spot, but lining up all over the place is nothing new for the junior All-American.
Julian Sayin, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Austin Siereveld, Eddrick Houston and Lorenzo Styles Jr. can elevate Ohio State significantly with breakout seasons in 2025.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. was initially overwhelmed by the responsibility of leading Ohio State’s defensive line. Now, the fourth-year DE is one of the Buckeyes’ top leaders.
Austin Siereveld, Arvell Reese and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. headline our preseason standouts, while Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Payton Pierce emerge as under-the-radar picks.
Ohio State’s tight ends believe they’re the top position group on the team and Bennett Christian says Max Klare is the best route-running tight end he’s ever seen.
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"With everything in me, I hate them": Jeremiah Smith shared his hatred for Michigan in an appearance on The Triple Option podcast with former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer.
The Situational Season Preview bravely, courageously, boldly, audaciously and confidently predicts the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes to be good at football.
A lot is new about Ohio State’s defense in 2025, but the Silver Bullets have the talent to be the nation's best again if their defensive line rises to the occasion.
Sonny Styles was named the Buckeyes' Block O recipient in 2025. The Ohio State media team took us behind the scenes to see why he was the perfect choice for the honor.
Jaylen McClain and Malik Hartford have played “exceptionally well” in their battle to start at strong safety, and the Buckeyes want to get both of them involved on defense.
