New Buckeyes Inspired By CFP Run

Ohio State’s midyear enrollees saw what it took to win a national championship during their first few weeks at OSU and became hungrier to win a national title of their own.

Nate Roberts during Ohio State’s national championship run

How 2024 Natty Stands Out in OSU History

Freshman phenoms and injury adversity gave Ohio State's 2024 national championship parallels to the 2002 and 2014 teams, but rivalry heartache separates it in school history.

How OSU’s Run Would’ve Looked in New CFP

We take a look at how Ohio State’s iconic national championship run last season could have looked different under the new College Football Playoff seeding format.

The Greatest Run

Complete coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes' dominant run to the 2025 College Football Playoff Championship, or as we like to call it, "the greatest run in college football history."

#8 OSU 42, #9 TENN 17 / #8 OSU 41, #1 ORE 21 / #8 OSU 28, #5 TEX 14 / #8 OSU 34, #7 ND 23

Watch Ohio State's Postgame Celebrations

Ryan Day got a rose petal bath and Jack Sawyer filled his socks with confetti after the Buckeyes beat Oregon, and we got video of plenty of celebrations plus a triumphant Carmen...

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

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After Carmen: OSU Shows It’s Team to Beat

Ohio State establishes itself as the national championship favorite entering the semifinal round of the College Football Playoff with its dominant performance against Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

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“We’re Far From Done”

Ryan Day says Ohio State "can play with anybody in the country" when it executes and that the Buckeyes are "far from done" in the College Football Playoff.

01 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

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Smith, Simon Named Players of the Game

Jeremiah Smith earned offensive honors will linebacker Cody Simon was named Defensive Player of the Game following Ohio State's 41-21 Rose Bowl win over Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Buckeyes to Play Longhorns in Cotton Bowl

Ohio State will face No. 5 seed Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl on Jan. 10 (7:30 p.m., ESPN).

01 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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Single-Game Frosh Receiving Record for JJ

Jeremiah Smith set Ohio State's single-game freshman receiving yardage record against Oregon, surpassing Cris Carter's 172-yard outing in the Rose Bowl in 1985.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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The Greatest 30 Minutes Ever Played

Jeremiah Smith scored twice and both Emeka Egbuka and TreVeyon Henderson scored once as Ohio State raced out to a 34-0 lead in the first half of the Rose Bowl.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Buckeyes Dominate Ducks, 41-21

Ohio State makes easy work of the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, blowing out Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl to advance to the CFP semifinals.

01 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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Tre Breaks OSU Rose Bowl Record On TD Run

TreVeyon Henderson set an Ohio State Rose Bowl record for longest run with a 66-yard touchdown jaunt in the first half against Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Will Howard Drops a Dime for 14-0 Lead

Will Howard connected with Emeka Egbuka on one of the quarterback's best throws this season to score a 42-yard touchdown and put Ohio State up 14-0 vs. Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Two First-Half TDs for JJ

Jeremiah Smith has scored two touchdowns and surpassed 150 receiving yards in a massive first half for the Buckeyes against the Ducks.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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No Surprise Injuries for Rose Bowl

Ohio State will have all of its major contributors available outside of Seth McLaughlin and Josh Simmons entering its College Football Playoff quarterfinal tilt against Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Rose Bowl Pregame Picks

It's the "Grandaddy of Them All." And a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game. And the Rematch of the Century. Let's go!

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Corso, Saban Pick Ohio State Over Oregon

Lee Corso and Nick Saban picked Ohio State to beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl, while Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee backed the Ducks.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Last Call: Oregon

We address the biggest questions, highlight the top players to watch and make our final predictions for what we’ll see in Ohio State’s Rose Bowl rematch with Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Watch the Game Like a Pro

ESPN's MegaCast is back and here's how to navigate the many options to get the most out of Ohio State's College Football Playoff clash with Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Ohio State vs. Oregon Preview

The Buckeyes need to come out aggressive again on offense while their otherwise dominant defense tries to erase the blemish on its résumé rematching Oregon in the CFP...

31 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Savage Praises Former Teammate Will Howard

Oregon safety Kobe Savage is unsurprised by his former teammate Will Howard’s success, calling him “a great competitor, a great guy, a great leader, a great teammate.”

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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Handling Edge Rush Key for Buckeyes

Donovan Jackson and Josh Fryar will see Oregon defensive end Jordan Burch for the first time this season, and containing him and Matayo Uiagalelei will be key for Ohio State's...

31 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Fielding Still Confident in Himself

Jayden Fielding remains confident in himself despite missing three field goals in Ohio State’s last two games and says he’s drawn confidence from his teammates’ support.

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

76 Comments

The Greatest Run

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