Little Key Part of Plan to Recreate Downs

There is no replacing Caleb Downs, but Earl Little Jr. is emerging as a key piece to recreate his role in Ohio State’s defense.

Brock Boyd Among Elite and Rare Company

In Ohio State’s 15-year history of removing black stripes, superstar wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are the only freshmen to shed their stripes faster than Brock Boyd.

Day Sees More Depth “Across the Board”

Ryan Day feels Ohio State has “more depth across the board” than in years past, and transfer safety Earl Little Jr. has been a major “bright spot” thus far in spring practice.

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Pro Day Notebook: Draft Visits Lined Up

Carnell Tate will visit six teams with top-nine NFL draft picks, Caleb Downs refuted knee injury concerns and Lorenzo Styles Jr. underwent shoulder surgery after the NFL Combine.

26 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

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Speed Not a Concern for Tate

Ohio State's pro day on Wednesday further evidenced why Carnell Tate could be the NFL draft's best wide receiver, regardless of his 40-yard dash time.

26 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

39 Comments

Barton to Serve 5 Years in Prison

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton will serve at least five years in prison for killing a 24-year-old in a high-speed, wrong-way car crash last summer.

25 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

104 Comments

Ohio State Pro Day Central

Workout videos, interviews and sights and sounds from Ohio State's 2026 pro day, where 17 NFL draft prospects from the 2025 Buckeyes had their chance to impress scouts.

25 Mar 2026
by 11W Staff

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Luke Sacrificing Favorite Fried Chicken

Luke Montgomery is making sacrifices to tap into his full potential this offseason — even giving up his favorite fried chicken sandwich.

25 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

39 Comments

OSU Self-Reports Three Minor Violations

Ohio State football has self-reported three minor NCAA violations, including a student manager working in the summer without being enrolled, per The Columbus Dispatch.

24 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

37 Comments

Ohio State “Just Made Sense” for Smith

Arthur Smith chose to become Ohio State’s offensive coordinator because he respected Ryan Day and the program and the feedback he got from Mike Vrabel and other former Buckeyes.

24 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

19 Comments

Buckeyes Receive Gold Pants

The 2025 Buckeyes took part in one of Ohio State football’s oldest traditions Tuesday, as coaches and players received Gold Pants for the team’s 27-9 win over Michigan in Ann...

24 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

41 Comments

Buckeyes Hire “Guru” for Defensive Line

Joe Kim, a longtime NFL pass rush consultant and taekwondo instructor called “the pass-rush guru” by Nick Saban, has reportedly joined Ohio State’s defensive staff.

24 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

66 Comments

“Thank Goodness I Didn't Go There”

Luke Montgomery is grateful he's at Ohio State and not at Michigan, given the scandals that have followed the Wolverines: "Thank goodness I didn't go there."

24 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

16 Comments

Arthur Smith: JJ’s Potential is “Limitless”

Arthur Smith calls Jeremiah Smith's potential “limitless,” and Iron Buckeye Brandon Inniss shares where he must improve to become a first-round pick in 2027.

24 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown, Dan Hope and Andy Anders

18 Comments

NFL Mock Draft Roundup 3.0

Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Carnell Tate and Caleb Downs are all projected top-10 picks while Kayden McDonald joins them in the first round of most mock drafts entering pro day.

24 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope and Matt Gutridge

19 Comments

JSN the Highest-Paid WR in NFL History

Jaxon Smith-Njigba is now the highest-paid receiver in NFL history after agreeing to a four-year, $168.6 million extension with the Seattle Seahawks.

23 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

37 Comments

NFL Buckeye Free Agency Tracker

Dre’Mont Jones signed with the Patriots, J.K. Dobbins re-signed with the Broncos and Jaxon Smith-Njigba signed a record-breaking contract extension with the Seahawks.

23 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

26 Comments

Where Things Stand at Each Spot on Defense

We take a look at how things are stacking up for every position group on Ohio State’s defense based on what we saw and heard during the first week of spring practice.

22 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

24 Comments

Growth As Player, Leader Brought KJ Back

A desire to improve as a player and lead Ohio State's new-look 2026 roster brought fifth-year senior defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. back to Columbus.

21 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

7 Comments

Where Things Stand at Each Spot on Offense

We take a look at how things are stacking up for every position group on Ohio State’s offense based on what we saw and heard during the first week of spring practice.

19 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

26 Comments

Better Know a Buckeye: Khary Wilder

Khary Wilder’s combination of size and speed could allow him to contribute early on and eventually become a big-time playmaker at defensive end for Ohio State.

18 Mar 2026
by Josh Poloha

12 Comments

George Hires Styles As Senior Analyst

Eddie George has added Lorenzo Styles Sr. to his Bowling Green staff as a senior analyst for the defensive line.

17 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

12 Comments

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