Ohio State is back in the Horseshoe.
After winter workouts with strength coach Mick Marotti and spring practices with head coach Ryan Day, 51 new players will play in Ohio Stadium for the first time as Buckeyes, joining stars Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith in an intrasquad scrimmage.
The Eleven Warriors staff has written plenty of articles about the Buckeyes this spring, and many of them will be featured below to prime you for Saturday's action. We'll also keep this article fresh with live updates featuring sights and sounds from the banks of the Olentangy River as Ohio State's offense and defense battle in the offseason exhibition.
APRIL 18, 2025
Scoring Format
The 2026 spring game will not feature the traditional structure of a regular season or postseason contest. Instead, Ohio State's offense will wear scarlet and Ohio State's defense will wear white as the two sides of the ball face off with a modified scoring format.
The offense will score as normal – touchdowns, extra points, and field goals. However, the defense can score points in several ways:
- Touchdown: 6 points (extra point goes to the defense, as well)
- Takeaway: 3 points
- Three and out: 3 points
- Sack: 2 points
- Forced Punt: 1 point
Videos
Stories
APRIL 17, 2026
Last Call: Spring Game
We break down the biggest questions, highlight the top players to watch and make some predictions for what we’ll see in Ohio State’s spring game on Saturday.
APRIL 17, 2026
Spring Game Preview
Position battles on the defensive line, at safety, wide receiver and tight end will get another data point in Ohio State's spring game, while Earl Little Jr. is among the top players to watch.
APRIL 17, 2026
Spring Practice Observations
Terry Moore and Dominick Kelly played big roles in the secondary, Sam Greer got a first-team look at right tackle and Nolan Baudo made the play of the day in Friday’s practice.
APRIL 16, 2026
JSN to Ring Victory Bell for Spring Game
Former Ohio State standout and Super Bowl champion Jaxon Smith-Njigba is set to serve as the honorary Victory Bell ringer for the Buckeyes’ upcoming spring game.
APRIL 16, 2026
Eddrick Houston in Better Mental, Physical Shape
Several roadblocks kept Eddrick Houston from tapping deeper into his potential in 2025, but he's back with a better mentality and physical shape, ready to emerge as a star in 2026.
APRIL 15, 2026
Ian Moore Making Push for Starting Job
Currently practicing as Ohio State’s top left tackle with Austin Siereveld sidelined, Ian Moore is making his case for a starting job on the Buckeyes’ offensive line this season.
APRIL 15, 2026
Nate Roberts Ready for Potential TE1 Role
Nate Roberts is challenging to be Ohio State's No. 1 tight end after taking “quite a bit of a step” this offseason, building off his experience at fullback as a freshman.
APRIL 14, 2026
Devin Sanchez's Confidence Soaring
After struggling with his confidence as a freshman, Devin Sanchez has found his groove this offseason and expects to be one of college football’s top cornerbacks as a sophomore.
APRIL 10, 2026
Jaylen McClain Taking Up Leadership Mantle
As one of Ohio State's few returning starters on defense in 2026, Jaylen McClain is stepping out of his comfort zone to embrace a vocal leadership role.
APRIL 9, 2026
Ja'Kobi Jackson Seeking Strong Seventh-Year Finish
Granted the chance to play a rare seventh year of college football after a season-ending shoulder injury in 2025, Florida running back transfer Ja’Kobi Jackson is excited to be a Buckeye.
APRIL 8, 2026
Devin McCuin Here to Compete
The move from UTSA to Ohio State has been an adjustment in more ways than one for Devin McCuin, but he's shown to be capable and eager to compete for a starting receiver job.
APRIL 10, 2026
Kyle Parker Wants to “Bring Light to Everybody”
Kyle Parker strives to make a big impact on and off the field at Ohio State as the new Buckeye wide receiver plays in memory of his former LSU teammate Kyren Lacy.
