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.

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Day: “This Is Like a Top-10 Matchup”

Ryan Day views the Illinois game as "a top-10 matchup" despite the Illini's No. 17 ranking and calls Ohio State's Tuesday practice this week "the best practice we've had all year."

09 Oct 2025
by Chase Brown

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Max Klare Has Become a "Dog"

Mick Marotti stuck Jeremiah Smith on Max Klare to toughen him up this offseason, and now the tight end is producing more and more for the Buckeyes.

09 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

31 Comments

Film Study: Sayin's Coming Out Party

The Freshman QB's decision-making was just as impressive as his arm last Saturday night in the 'Shoe.

09 Oct 2025
by Kyle Jones

20 Comments

"Tony Toe Tap"

Caleb and Josh Downs recap Ohio State’s “Smackdown” win, shout out Carnell Tate's big night, and answer the Eleven Warriors Fan Question of the Week.

09 Oct 2025
by 11W Staff

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Illinois Q&A with Bob Asmussen

Longtime Illinois beat writer Bob Asmussen breaks down the Illini and says Saturday’s game vs. Ohio State might be the biggest game Illinois has hosted in over 100 years.

09 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope

95 Comments

Quick Hits: “Laughing in Their Face”

Jeremiah Smith started laughing at the five Minnesota defenders who followed him on Carnell Tate's long touchdown, and Max Klare says Julian Sayin's toughness is “pretty...

08 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders, Chase Brown and Dan Hope

24 Comments

Pierce: Patricia “A Lot Different” Than Knowles

Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce said he talked more with new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia in his first two days at OSU than he spoke with Jim Knowles in an entire year.

08 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope

109 Comments

Day: Bo Jackson Has “Huge Ceiling”

Ryan Day said Max Klare is "starting to take off now," Bo Jackson has a "huge ceiling," and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is "trending in the right direction" ahead of the Illinois game.

08 Oct 2025
by Chase Brown

18 Comments

Your Illinois Game Poster

Long live the Illibuck! In this week's Illinois Game Poster, Brutus tames a Godzilla-sized Illibuck and rides into Champaign.

08 Oct 2025
by 11W Staff

23 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: Only if You're Lucky

IlliBuck belongs to Ohio State. IlliBuck is currently in Columbus, Ohio. Illibuck must be protected at all costs.

08 Oct 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

51 Comments

Stroud Named AFC Offensive POTW

Former Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after his best performance of the season, in which he threw for 244 yards and four scores.

08 Oct 2025
by Chase Brown

9 Comments

Day: Run Game “Solid” But Still Improving

Ohio State's running game keeps taking steps and finding its formula, but there's still room to grow if it's to reach the elite levels other facets of the 2025 Buckeyes are at.

08 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

33 Comments

Ohio State’s PFF Grades vs. Minnesota

Julian Sayin, Carnell Tate and Lorenzo Styles Jr. were Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated players for Ohio State in the Buckeyes’ 42-3 victory over Minnesota.

08 Oct 2025
by Matt Gutridge

26 Comments

Day Hopeful to Have Kenyatta Back

Ryan Day said there's "definitely a chance" Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is back in the lineup at Illinois on Saturday for Ohio State.

07 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

17 Comments

Day Sees a Top-10 Foe in Illinois

Ryan Day views Illinois as a "top-10 opponent" on the road, praises the "really good" play of Joshua Padilla, and is hopeful Kenyatta Jackson Jr. will be available on Saturday.

07 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

41 Comments

Redshirt Decisions Will Be “Week to Week”

Ryan Day says Ohio State will “take it week to week” in deciding whether C.J. Hicks and Malik Hartford will redshirt but they “need to be ready to go” if Ohio State needs...

07 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope

22 Comments

Sayin’s Deep Ball Shines vs. Minnesota

After not throwing a single deep ball a week earlier, Julian Sayin completed three of four throws in that area of the field for 121 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota.

07 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

36 Comments

Stock Up/Down: Downfield Passing, PSU

Julian Sayin slung the ball, especially to Carnell Tate, as Ohio State pushed its passing attack into high gear against Minnesota, and Penn State provided the nation with comedic...

07 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

50 Comments

Stroud, Egbuka and JSN Shine in NFL Week 5

C.J. Stroud threw as many touchdown passes as incompletions while Emeka Egbuka vs. Jaxon Smith-Njigba highlighted a big Week 5 for NFL receivers from Ohio State.

07 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope and Matt Gutridge

25 Comments

Day: “Throw the Indiana Game Out”

Ryan Day is telling his players to throw Illinois’ 63-10 loss to Indiana out of their minds as they prepare for the "smart," "tough" and "experienced" Fighting Illini.

06 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

39 Comments

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