Hancock Enabled Bucks' Best Defense

Jordan Hancock enabled Ohio State's best defensive play through his versatility as one of the heroes of the 2024 national championship team.

A True Stalwart

Through injury, harassment and heartbreak, an arduous five-year career paid off with the ultimate triumph for Josh Fryar.

Buckeyes Celebrate Title at White House

The 2024 Ohio State football team celebrated its national title in Washington, D.C., on Monday as it was honored for its championship run at the White House.

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

Sawyer Scores Crucial TD Against Texas

On 4th down of a pivotal goal line stand late in the game for the Silver Bullets, Jack Sawyer made the play of his life to seal a 28-14 victory for Ohio State over Texas in the CFP...

10 Jan 2025
by George Eisner

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Buckeyes Beat Texas in Clutch, 28-14

Ohio State outscores Texas 14-0 in the fourth quarter as an 83-yard scoop-and-score touchdown by Jack Sawyer leads the Buckeyes to a 28-14 victory over the Longhorns.

10 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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Tre Captures Momentum With 75-Yard TD

TreVeyon Henderson provided Ohio State a needed boost of momentum going into halftime with an incredible 75-yard touchdown catch and run off a screen pass.

10 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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JT Returns After Exiting with Ankle Injury

After recording 1.5 sacks in the first quarter, JT Tuimoloau exited the Cotton Bowl with a left ankle injury in the second quarter but returned to the game after halftime.

10 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

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Montgomery Starts at Left Guard

Luke Montgomery is making his first career start in Ohio State's CFP semifinal tilt with Texas, playing left guard while Tegra Tshabola starts at right guard.

10 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

7 Comments

Corso Opts for Texas Over OSU

Lee Corso could have chosen Ohio State for the 46th time on ESPN College GameDay, but instead went against the rest of the desk and picked Texas to advance to the CFP title game.

10 Jan 2025
by George Eisner

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Texas Pregame Picks

Only one staff member at Eleven Warriors anticipates a one-score game as Ohio State seeks to continue dominating the College Football Playoff tonight against the Texas Longhorns.

10 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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“We Want to Play Ohio State”

Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love wants the Irish to face Ohio State in the national championship: "I feel like Ohio State is better than Texas. I want to play the best and win."

10 Jan 2025
by Chase Brown

165 Comments

Last Call: Cotton Bowl

We break down our biggest questions, pick our top players to watch and make some predictions for what we’ll see from Ohio State in its College Football Playoff semifinal vs....

10 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

87 Comments

Ohio State vs. Texas Preview

Two elite defenses will hit the field in the CFP semifinals on Friday as the Buckeyes aim to make the Longhorns one-dimensional and keep their pass game humming.

09 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

82 Comments

Day’s Delegation Comes Full Circle

One year after listening to Eliah Drinkwitz explain why he gave up offensive play calling, Ryan Day answered the same question at Thursday’s Cotton Bowl press conference.

09 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

27 Comments

Hancock and Downs, Masters of Disguise

The versatility of Jordan Hancock and Caleb Downs is allowing Jim Knowles to disguise more coverages, forcing quarterbacks to hold the ball longer and aiding in sack production.

09 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

27 Comments

Jackson Shining in Transition to LT

Donovan Jackson is “having a lot more fun” than he thought he would at left tackle as he’s thrived in his transition to playing on the outside of Ohio State’s offensive...

09 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

23 Comments

Day, Sarkisian Preview Cotton Bowl

Steve Sarkisian continued embracing his team’s underdog status, but Ryan Day said nothing Ohio State did in its first two College Football Playoff games matters against Texas.

09 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

23 Comments

Comparing OSU vs. Texas at Every Position

With two of college football’s most talented rosters set to square off in the Cotton Bowl, we take a look at how Ohio State and Texas stack up with each other at every position.

09 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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Coordinators, Players Meet Media in Dallas

Chip Kelly, Jim Knowles and four Ohio State players met with the media to discuss their success this season and Friday’s matchup with Texas upon arriving in Dallas on Wednesday.

09 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope, Garrick Hodge and Andy Anders

30 Comments

Cotton Bowl Game Trailer

It's always been Ohio Against the World. It will continue to be Ohio State Against the World.

08 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

50 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: Right This Way

Since being left for terminal ridicule after forfeiting the Michigan game, the Buckeyes are now the overwhelming favorite to survive the most arduous national championship path...

08 Jan 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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12 Players Who May Decide the Cotton Bowl

We break down 12 players who could decide the Cotton Bowl, including Jeremiah Smith, Quinn Ewers, Colin Simmons and more.

08 Jan 2025
by Garrick Hodge

32 Comments

Luke Finding Critical Postseason Role

After being “humbled” in the offseason and regular season, Luke Montgomery has emerged at left guard for the Buckeyes this postseason as part of a resurging offensive line.

08 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

31 Comments

The Greatest Run

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