Kayden McDonald has college-ready size and a track record of production that gives him the potential to be a difference-making nose tackle at Ohio State.
Ohio State isn’t ready to name a starting QB yet, but Corey Dennis and Brian Hartline are confident either Kyle McCord or Devin Brown can uphold the Buckeyes’ standard.
Ohio State will begin the season with a 3:30 p.m. game vs. Indiana on CBS, a noon game against Youngstown State on BTN and a 4 p.m. game vs. Western Kentucky on FOX.
We discuss what stood out to us during Tuesday’s interviews with Ohio State’s assistant coaches, including praise for C.J. Hicks and Sonny Styles and offensive line discussion.
Justin Frye said he has not yet discussed a return to football with Avery Henry following his cancer battle but that keeping him involved with the team is a “top priority.”
Jim Knowles says C.J. Hicks is "just on the cusp of breaking out" and will look to find a role for him in 2023, whether it's at Will linebacker or at the hybrid Jack position.
Tim Walton said he's been impressed with Lorenzo Styles Jr. so far, Larry Johnson hopes Tywone Malone can bring depth for OSU and Jim Knowles praised C.J. Hicks.
30 May 2023 by Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge, Dan Hope and Griffin Strom
Brian Hartline isn’t taking his responsibility as OC lightly, Corey Dennis says the QB competition remains open and Justin Frye is looking for “the five best” up front.
30 May 2023 by Chase Brown, Garrick Hodge, Dan Hope and Griffin Strom
Mickey Marotti says Ohio State analyzes every year what it can do better to prevent injuries and Parker Fleming feels the kicker competition is “in a good place.”
Brian Hartline addressed his April UTV accident on Tuesday and says “in hindsight, I probably would’ve rather went to bed than rode in a side-by-side.”
Ohio State has the third-best odds to win the national championship, slightly better odds than Michigan to win the Big Ten and an over/under of 10.5 regular-season wins.
Defensive improvements under Jim Knowles haven’t always been night and day between his first two seasons at previous stops, but OSU is on the right trajectory ahead of 2023.
Even if they don't factor heavily into the rotation this season, C.J. Hicks and Gabe Powers showed Ohio State’s future at linebacker is bright with standout performances this...
Caden Curry felt like he lost some speed after gaining 15 pounds as a freshman, but he was feeling “looser and faster” this spring as he tracks toward a bigger role as a...
Former Ohio State safety Jahsen Wint announces he will transfer to Marshall, where he plans to resume his college football career three years after his Ohio State career ended.
We all know the most important stats in football but sub-metrics that feed into those biggies can hold root cause. Here are five statistical areas OSU could stand to improve this...
Julian Fleming may be overshadowed by Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka, but Brian Hartline and Jaxon Smith-Njigba expect big things from him in 2023.