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.

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.

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

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

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Ohio State vs. Tennessee Preview

Ohio State will have to rely on its defense to win a first-of-its-kind home playoff game against Tennessee, a game that carries stakes beyond a spot in the CFP quarterfinals.

20 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Prognosticating: Tennessee

Ohio State faces Tennessee in the College Football Playoff this weekend, which means it's time for you to win a signed Jeremiah Smith jersey!

20 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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Buckeyes Who Must Step Up vs. Tennessee

We take a look at the players who Ohio State needs to be at their best against Tennessee including the interior offensive line, Will Howard, Emeka Egbuka and Sonny Styles.

20 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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11W Staff CFP Predictions

The Eleven Warriors staff takes a crack at projecting how the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff will play out with Oregon being a popular pick to win it all.

20 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

88 Comments

Ticket Prices Dropping for CFP Game

One day before Ohio State's College Football Playoff matchup against Tennessee, ticket prices have fallen to below $100 on some secondary markets.

20 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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A Guide to GameDay vs. Tennessee

College GameDay is coming to Columbus for Ohio State's first-round CFP game against Tennessee, and we've gathered all the information you'll need to attend or watch.

20 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Stakes All At All-time High for OSU

The stakes are at an all-time high for Ohio State, we preview the first round of the playoffs and highlight the top former Buckeyes of the year.

20 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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Tennessee Game Trailer

Maurice Clarett narrates Ohio State's Tennessee Game Trailer and says that the Buckeyes "have the pen to write how this story ends" in the 2024 season.

19 Dec 2024
by 11W Staff

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A Homecoming for Tennessee’s Band Director

A former TBDBITL member with three Ohio State degrees, Michael Stewart is excited to return to Ohio Stadium on Saturday night as the director of Tennessee’s marching band.

19 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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Tennessee Q&A with Ric Butler

Tennessee beat writer Ric Butler calls Dylan Sampson Mr. Reliable for the Vols and doesn't think the expected low temperatures are an advantage for either side.

19 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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“We Will Be a Confident Team”

Ryan Day says Will Howard's leadership and ability to "get the ball in our playmakers' hands in space" will be critical for Ohio State's offense to have success against Tennessee.

19 Dec 2024
by Chase Brown

97 Comments

One Last Chance to Achieve A Major Goal

Ohio State’s seniors enter the College Football Playoff needing to win a national championship to avoid leaving Columbus without ever achieving any of the Buckeyes’ major...

19 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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Knowles' Defense “Built” To Handle Tempo

While Ohio State isn't experienced against no-huddle offenses this season, the Buckeyes are confident they'll deal well with Tennessee's high pace through effective communication.

19 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

29 Comments

RPW: Ohio State/Tennessee, CFP Predictions

We discuss what makes us confident and what concerns us entering Ohio State vs. Tennessee and make our picks for how the entire College Football Playoff will play out.

18 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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Siereveld to Swing Between LG and RG

Ryan Day still expects a rotation at guard against Tennessee, with Luke Montgomery on the left, Tegra Tshabola on the right and Austin Siereveld a "swing man" between the two...

18 Dec 2024
by Chase Brown

74 Comments

OSU Still Deciding Who Will Kick in CFP

Ryan Day said Wednesday that Ohio State is still deciding who its kicker will be against Tennessee after Jayden Fielding missed two field goals vs. Michigan.

18 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

103 Comments

Day: Good OL "Mojo" Entering CFP

Ryan Day says Ohio State's offensive line has a good "energy" entering the College Football Playoff and the Buckeyes are still evaluating whether to start Jayden Fielding at...

18 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Stopping Sampson Key for Buckeye D

Limiting Tennessee's offense will start with slowing down running back Dylan Sampson while combating the spacing, tempo and RPOs the Volunteers use to give him space.

18 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

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Video, Notes from Ohio State Practice

Luke Montgomery lined up at left guard with Carson Hinzman at center and Tegra Tshabola at right guard as Ohio State started its College Football Playoff practice on Tuesday.

17 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

76 Comments

The Greatest Run

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