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

Jack and JT Take Over

Jack Sawyer and JT Tuimoloau had their best collective performance as Ohio State's anchor defensive ends in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

22 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Buckeyes Leave No Doubt in CFP Opener

Ohio State lived up to Ryan Day’s “leave no doubt” mantra in its College Football Playoff opener as the Buckeyes reestablished themselves as a national title contender.

22 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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Seth's Victory Stogie

Alabama and Ohio State graduate Seth McLaughlin has faced the Tennessee Volunteers before. He brought a piece of that history with him to the stadium on Saturday night.

22 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Photos from OSU's CFP Win

Ohio State demolished Tennessee 42-17 in the first round of the College Football Playoff on Saturday and we've got a full photo gallery of the action.

22 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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Josh Heupel: Buckeyes' Skill 'as Good As You'll See'

UT's head coach appreciated the Vol turnout in Ohio Stadium, but was disappointed his team was unable to send them home happy.

22 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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After Carmen: Complete Domination

Ohio State made a statement to start its 2024 College Football Playoff run, dominating Tennessee on both sides of the ball with standout performances everywhere.

22 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

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TBDBITL Halftime: Pirates of the 'Shoe

The Best Damn Band in the Land's homage to Pirates of the Caribbean at halftime of the 1st Round CFP game against Tennessee

22 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Three Key Stats: Cold Weather Football Hits Differently

Will Howard's best passing day of the season, Tennessee's worst outing of the year and 25 degrees at kickoff makes every hit hurt much, much more.

22 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Day Says Aggression, Execution Fueled Win

Ryan Day said Ohio State came out with a more aggressive game plan against Tennessee, and with better execution, it led to much better results on offense.

22 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

98 Comments

Buckeyes Smoke Tennessee, 42-17

Ohio State makes a statement in the first round of the College Football Playoff, blowing out Tennessee 42-17 to advance to the CFP quarterfinals.

21 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

356 Comments

Buckeyes vs. Ducks at Rose Bowl

Ohio State gets a chance to avenge its regular-season loss to Oregon as the Buckeyes will face the Ducks in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals at the Rose Bowl.

21 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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21-Point First Quarter for Buckeyes

Ohio State came out firing against Tennessee in the College Football Playoff, racking up 21 points before the end of the first quarter.

21 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Siereveld Starts at Left Guard

Austin Siereveld remains Ohio State's starter at left guard against Tennessee after a surge from Luke Montgomery, who could still rotate in.

21 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Day: “One Thing Matters, Beat Tennessee”

Ryan Day said the only thing that matters is beating Tennessee at Skull Session before Ohio State's first-round College Football Playoff game.

21 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Tennessee Pregame Picks

We've got some staff score predictions and Eleven Warriors house prop bets ahead of the primetime playoff showdown with Tennessee.

21 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Scenes from ESPN College GameDay: Plenty of Orange in a Sea of Scarlet

May you love anything as much as Lee Corso loves dressing up as Brutus Buckeye.

21 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Last Call: Tennessee

We share our biggest questions, top players to watch and final predictions entering Ohio State’s first-round College Football Playoff game at Tennessee.

21 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Day Gives Tickets to Fan with Rare Disease

A 4-year-old Ohio State fan who was recently diagnosed with a rare degenerative disease will be in attendance for Saturday’s CFP game after Ryan Day gave tickets to his family.

20 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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Saban: “Quit All This Negative Bullshit”

Nick Saban implored Ohio State fans to support Ryan Day entering the CFP: “They have an opportunity to win the national championship ... quit all this negative bullshit.”

20 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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GameDay Guest Picker A.J. Hawk

Former Ohio State linebacker and current Pat McAfee Show co-host A.J. Hawk will serve as the College GameDay guest picker on Saturday before OSU’s first-round CFP game.

20 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

28 Comments

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