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.

Updated NFL Draft Risers From CFP

Cody Simon and Lathan Ransom took the biggest leap from their pre-College Football Playoff NFL draft projections to where they ultimately landed in the draft.

Ohio State’s CFP Superlatives

From legendary performances to season savers to secret play-calling geniuses, we're handing out 15 superlatives for Ohio State's College Football Playoff run.

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

Mathews Eager to See Field Against Ducks

Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. is eager to contribute more against Oregon the second time around and Tim Walton considers him "a starter" for OSU.

31 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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Day, Lanning Preview Rose Bowl

Ryan Day said Ohio State will have to do a better job getting aligned and communicating to prevent explosive plays from Oregon and Dan Lanning said it's “hard to find...

31 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

34 Comments

Brown, Antwi, Zen Committed to OSU for CFP

Devin Brown, Kojo Antwi and Zen Michalski felt entering the transfer portal before the CFP was the right move but never wanted to leave Ohio State before the end of its playoff...

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

46 Comments

Photos from OSU's Final Rose Bowl Practice

Ohio State took the practice field two days ahead of playing Oregon in the Rose Bowl and we've got more than 70 photos of the action.

30 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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Buckeyes Go Through Rose Bowl Practice

Ohio State opened a portion of its practice up to the media two days before the Rose Bowl and we compiled some video of the Buckeyes going through various drills at the practice.

30 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

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Rose Bowl Game Trailer

Ryan Day has us fired up for Ohio State's rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl: "Forward together as a team. We got it out in front of us. It's all there."

30 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

26 Comments

Burke Confident Entering Oregon Rematch

After giving up seven catches for 162 yards and two touchdowns in Ohio State’s regular-season loss to Oregon, Denzel Burke is confident he’ll make up for it in the Rose Bowl.

30 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

55 Comments

Eleven Dubcast: A Déjà Vu Dance with Ducks

This week's Eleven Dubcast drops a day early to preview the rematch between Ohio State and Oregon at the Rose Bowl in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals.

30 Dec 2024
by George Eisner

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Bucks Arrive for Rose Bowl

Will Howard and Cody Simon said the Buckeyes are treating the Rose Bowl as a business trip as Ohio State arrived in Los Angeles on Sunday.

29 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

27 Comments

Gap Scheme Generating Run Game Momentum

Ohio State found a resurgence in its running game by relying on gap schemes against Tennessee. Now the Buckeyes must carry that momentum into the CFP quarterfinals.

29 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

52 Comments

Smith Wants to Be Pushed Like Kobe and MJ

Chip Kelly says he's never seen a player as good as Jeremiah Smith at his age and Ohio State's star wideout says he wants to be pushed like Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan.

29 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

32 Comments

"Rose Stripe" Back

Ohio State will bring the "Rose Stripe" back to their helmets for the team's clash with No. 1 Oregon in The Rose Bowl Game.

29 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

55 Comments

Howard Hungry to Make Up for Oregon Loss

Will Howard says he still has nightmares about the last play of Ohio State’s regular-season loss to Oregon, giving him extra motivation to beat the Ducks in the Rose Bowl.

29 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

40 Comments

“It Was a Crazy Call”

Jeremiah Smith still disagrees with the “crazy” OPI call against him in the Oregon game: “I guess receivers can't be physical in college football anymore.“

28 Dec 2024
by Chase Brown

84 Comments

Kelly, Four Offensive Players Talk Ducks

Chip Kelly praised the play of Ohio State's three-man guard rotation, Will Howard "always dreamed" of playing in the Rose Bowl and Emeka Egbuka says the Buckeyes have three No. 1...

28 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

26 Comments

12 Players Who Could Decide the Rose Bowl

We break down the 12 players who could decide the Rose Bowl, including Denzel Burke, Dillon Gabriel, Caleb Downs and more.

28 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

25 Comments

Hemming in Gabriel Key For Bucks

Keeping Dillon Gabriel contained while also generating pressure will be a delicate balance for Ohio State's defensive front, but it will be essential for slowing down Oregon in the...

28 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

33 Comments

Defense Ready to Right Wrongs vs. Oregon

Ohio State’s first game against Oregon was the defense’s worst game of the season by far, but the Buckeyes are confident their improvement will show in next week’s rematch.

27 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

32 Comments

Watch Ohio State Prepare for the Rose Bowl

Check out some footage from the start of Ohio State’s Friday practice as the Buckeyes prepare for their trip to Los Angeles to play Oregon in next week’s Rose Bowl.

27 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

20 Comments

Knowles: Jackson Didn't Do Anything Wrong

Jim Knowles took issue with the roughing the passer call against Kenyatta Jackson Jr. that wiped out a Davison Igbinosun interception against Tennessee.

27 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

58 Comments

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