Jaylen McClain and Malik Hartford have played “exceptionally well” in their battle to start at strong safety, and the Buckeyes want to get both of them involved on defense.
Davison Igbinosun believes turning his head more is the key to cutting down on penalties and Caleb Downs is “stepping out of my shell” to be a more vocal leader this season.
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The second half of Ohio State's schedule features a visit to Camp Randall Stadium, a top-ranked matchup with Penn State in Columbus and The Game in Ann Arbor.
Julian Sayin won Ohio State’s starting quarterback job with how he took care of the football, commanded the offense and read defenses in the Buckeyes’ first 15 practices of...
Ryan Day is keeping his five offensive line starters a secret for now, but the Buckeyes plan to rotate up front as they did in the College Football Playoff.
Ohio State has its starting quarterback in Julian Sayin, while the Buckeyes' rotations at offensive line, linebacker, safety and running back also commanded attention Monday.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs are first-team preseason AP All-Americans and tight end Max Klare is a second-team preseason AP All-American.
Ryan Day says Ohio State plans to rotate offensive linemen as it did in the CFP, and Matt Patricia will take a moment to connect with his 8-year-old self before kickoff against...
The first half of Ohio State's schedule features a top-three clash with Texas, road trips to Washington and Illinois, and games against Grambling, Ohio and Minnesota.
Will Smith Jr. is emerging as one of the best stories on Ohio State's roster, stepping up as a second nose guard for the Buckeyes behind Kayden McDonald.
Jeremiah Smith said the Buckeyes’ offense has found rhythm with both Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz and he “can’t wait to go out and put on a show in two weeks.”
Austin Siereveld continues his rocket-like ascent and Brandon Inniss' vocal leadership is shining through as they are named captains alongside Sonny Styles and Caleb Downs.
Two-time Heisman winner Archie Griffin is honored to be Ohio State’s first pregame Victory Bell ringer and says he expects the Buckeyes to have an “outstanding season.”
Ohio State defensive tackle Eddrick Houston says the knee injury he suffered on day one of camp is no longer lingering and that he'll be “ready Week 1” for the season opener...
Quinshon Judkins won’t face a formal charge for his domestic violence arrest last month after prosecutors determined there was “no reasonable likelihood of conviction.”