Ohio State safety Caleb Downs has been named one of four finalists for the Bronko Nagurski Trophy, given annually to the best defensive player in college football.
Brian Fonseca, who covers Rutgers for NJ Advance Media, says the Scarlet Knights have their best offense since 2007 but their defense “has been a disaster.”
Ohio State's seniors have unfinished business, four Buckeyes appear in Matt Miller's latest mock draft and Bo Jackson is one of college football's top freshmen.
Ohio State’s seniors talked about their excitement for Senior Day and their motivation to win another national championship, and Carson Hinzman won‘t participate in Senior Day.
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Ryan Day said Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith are still "working hard to get back on the field," while Julian Sayin "has had a full week of practice" for the Buckeyes.
Ohio State and Indiana are playoff locks, Oregon and USC will battle to be the Big Ten’s No. 3 team this weekend and Michigan barely avoided CFP elimination at Northwestern.
Phillip Daniels, Nate Roberts and James Peoples were Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated players for Ohio State in the Buckeyes’ 48-10 victory over UCLA.
Ohio State remains the unanimous No. 1 team in college football, and ESPN continues to claim Julian Sayin “falls short” in the Heisman race because he lacks drama.
Gabe VanSickle's success has thrown another curve into the conversation at right guard for Ohio State, which is searching for the right two-man rotation for the job.