Led by its "Super Sophomores," Ohio State defeated USC to win the Rose Bowl, OSU's fifth national championship, in the Buckeyes' first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup.
A Jeremiah Smith leaping touchdown catch and a high-pressure Connor Hawkins field goal were among the best highlights from Ohio State's Student Appreciation Day scrimmage.
Devin McCuin and Tavien St. Clair highlighted Ohio State's passing game at Student Appreciation Day, while James Smith led a great day for the defensive line.
From the days of his youth to the days of riding a scooter in his first spring practice, Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce has dreamed of the opportunity before him in 2026.
Christian Alliegro has lined up mostly on the edge in his first seven practices as a Buckeye as he prepares to play a similar role to that which Arvell Reese played for Ohio State...
Ryan Day names Josh Myers and Tommy Eichenberg as the toughest players he's ever coached, and Lane Kiffin sells LSU's leadership on a $40 million football roster.
Ohio State players volunteered at and helped give exposure to Versiti's blood drive in the Shoe on Thursday, giving back to the Columbus community in potentially life-saving ways.
Payton Pierce "dreamed about" being the Buckeyes' starting Mike linebacker, and Christian Alliegro calls transferring from Wisconsin to Ohio State a "no-brainer."
02 Apr 2026 by Chase Brown, Dan Hope and Andy Anders
Kayden McDonald has generational potential as a run defender in the NFL. But he wants to prove he's a pass-rushing threat through his draft process, too.
Jay Timmons has already made a big impression on Ryan Day and Jeremiah Smith, positioning the five-star cornerback to earn immediate playing time as an Ohio State freshman.
Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith flips a double bird and cuts up a maize-and-blue tie in a “This Is SportsCenter”-style ad for Battle Sports.
