Family Stability Kept Patricia at OSU

Matt Patricia stayed at Ohio State over returning to the NFL because of the “unbelievable experience” he and his family have had so far in Columbus and their desire for stability.

Quick Hits: Downs Sold Smith on Ohio State

Matt Patricia calls Ohio State “a special place” and Columbus “like home,” and James Smith says Caleb Downs convinced him to become a Buckeye.

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.

Ohio State Football

Breaking Down Buckeyes’ Woes Inside 10

Ohio State used four tight ends or fullbacks seven times within the 10-yard line against Michigan and Indiana. It resulted in an incompletion and six carries for -2 rushing yards.

12 Dec 2025
by Josh Poloha

85 Comments

Jeremiah 6th, Caleb 9th in Heisman Vote

Ohio State has three players in the top 10 of the Heisman Trophy vote – no other school has more than one – as Jeremiah Smith finishes sixth and Caleb Downs finishes ninth.

11 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

32 Comments

Film Study: More Issues Than the Red Zone

While the discussion has centered on play-calling inside the 20, there were failures across the offense last Saturday night in Indy.

11 Dec 2025
by Kyle Jones

115 Comments

Better Red Zone Scheme, Execution Needed

For Ryan Day, fixing Ohio State's problems in the red zone vs. Indiana comes down to a better scheme from its coaches and better execution from its players.

11 Dec 2025
by Andy Anders

72 Comments

61 Buckeyes Earn Academic All-B1G Honors

61 Ohio State football players earn Academic All-Big Ten honors, including Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate, Sonny Styles, Arvell Reese, Caleb Downs and Kayden McDonald.

10 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

22 Comments

Heisman Finalist Nod “Surreal” for Sayin

As a child, Julian Sayin told people he'd be in New York for the Heisman Trophy ceremony one day. Getting that news officially this week was “surreal” for the Ohio State...

10 Dec 2025
by Andy Anders

21 Comments

Goliath's Arrogance

The Ohio State offense was purposefully set to 2nd gear for most of the regular season. The Buckeyes chose to keep it that way for the B1G championship game.

10 Dec 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

167 Comments

Toledo Hires Mike Jacobs As Head Coach

Toledo hires former Ohio State offensive lineman Mike Jacobs as its new head coach, adding another Buckeye to the FBS coaching ranks.

10 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

35 Comments

Ohio State’s PFF Grades vs. Indiana

Caden Curry, Kayden McDonald and Jeremiah Smith were Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated players for Ohio State in the Buckeyes’ 13-10 loss to Indiana.

10 Dec 2025
by Matt Gutridge

48 Comments

All Eyes on the Buckeyes

Ohio State has now played in three of college football’s four most-watched games this season as the Big Ten Championship Game drew a record audience of 18.3 million viewers.

09 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

25 Comments

12 Buckeyes Earn AP All-Big Ten Honors

Eight Ohio State players earn first-team AP All-Big Ten honors, including defensive player of the year Caleb Downs, while Julian Sayin is among four second-team honorees.

09 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

29 Comments

Patricia Named Broyles Award Finalist

Ohio State defensive coordinator Matt Patricia has been named a finalist for the Broyles Award, which recognizes the top assistant coach in college football.

09 Dec 2025
by Chase Brown

43 Comments

Sayin Not Usual Self in Indy

Julian Sayin completed just two of six passes under pressure and was sacked five times in the first two-and-a-half quarters against Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game.

09 Dec 2025
by Josh Poloha

163 Comments

Stock Up/Down: Sonny, Offensive Line

A soul-cleansing loss can help propel the best teams forward toward championships, and a roller coaster season continues for Ohio State's offensive line.

09 Dec 2025
by Andy Anders

147 Comments

Togiai Has Career Game, JSN Scores Twice

Tommy Togiai made a career-high 10 tackles, Jaxon Smith-Njigba had his second two-touchdown game in three weeks and C.J. Stroud reached 10,000 career passing yards.

09 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope and Matt Gutridge

28 Comments

Sayin A Heisman Finalist

Julian Sayin is one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy, becoming Ohio State’s seventh finalist since 2018.

08 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

109 Comments

Hartline: USF A “World-Class Opportunity”

Brian Hartline says South Florida was “always toward the top of the list” as he looked for his first head coaching job because he considered the state of Florida his “second...

08 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope

164 Comments

Snap Counts: Big Ten Championship Game

Only four non-starters – Eddrick Houston, Gabe VanSickle, Brandon Inniss and Bennett Christian – played more than 12 snaps in Ohio State’s 13-10 Big Ten title game loss to...

08 Dec 2025
by Dan Hope and Matt Gutridge

82 Comments