Welcome to the Skull Session.
ICYMI: Ohio State added matchups with Navy and Youngstown State to its 2029 schedule and moved a matchup with Nevada to its 2030 schedule.
Changes to @OhioStateFB 2029 and 2030 Schedules
— Ohio State Buckeyes (@OhioStAthletics) June 4, 2025
Opening up the 2029 season with Navy, scheduled for Sept. 1, 2029
Added a game vs. Youngstown State to be played in Ohio Stadium on Sept. 15, 2029
Game vs. University of Nevada moved to Sept. 7, 2030
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Have a good Monday.
THE WORLD FAMOUS BUCKEYES. Ohio State is the No. 3 team in college football, according to consensus top 25 polls from ESPN, The Athletic, CBS Sports, USA TODAY, On3, Sports Illustrated, Sporting News and 247Sports. The Buckeyes check in behind Texas and Penn State and ahead of Clemson, Notre Dame, Georgia, Oregon, Alabama, LSU and... oooooo, I see you, Bert... Illinois in the top 10.
| SCHOOL | ESPN | ATH | CBS | USA | ON3 | SI | SN | 247 | TOTAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEXAS | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| PENN STATE | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 20 |
| OHIO STATE | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 |
| CLEMSON | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 34 |
| NOTRE DAME | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 44 |
| GEORGIA | 4 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 45 |
| OREGON | 8 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 52 |
| ALABAMA | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 68 |
| LSU | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 70 |
| ILLINOIS | 11 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 94 |
I want to avoid it — I really do — but there's an almost 100 percent chance Ohio State's three potential top-10 matchups with Texas, Penn State and Illinois will all be Big Noon Kickoffs.
Oh, FOX. You disappoint me.
BODY BY MICK. Cleveland.com's Stefan Krajisnik said it best: I will continue buying Arvell Reese stock.
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 4, 2025
@arvxll
@CadenCurry14
@MalikHartford pic.twitter.com/Y4kDRkjvxn
That man is massive.
Last season, Reese emerged as Ohio State's No. 3 linebacker behind Block O recipient Cody Simon and (future Block O recipient?) Sonny Styles. In 16 appearances for the Buckeyes, he collected 43 tackles, four tackles for loss and a half-sack. James Laurinaitis expects that production to continue this fall.
"He plays so hard," Lauraitis said before Ohio State won the national championship in January. "The ceiling for Arvell — I can't put into words because he can do much. He's got great size..."
That's for sure.
"... and a burst to him. He'll just continue to grow. I don't think we've seen his best football yet."
Two months later, Laurinaitis raved over Reese all the more.
"Arvell is so talented. Like, so talented," he said. "I'm grateful here at Ohio State to have a guy that looks like Sonny (Styles) and Arvell. Arvell's length and his ability to move around and position flex make him all the more valuable. I think what we're doing is realizing everything Arvell Reese can do. And it's a lot. That's a special talent."
Yeah, I think I will continue buying Arvell Reese stock.
OHIO STATE'S JUNE OLYMPICS. Last summer, Ohio State football held the June Olympics, which pitted players against coaches in games such as billiards, table tennis, a 3-point contest and more. The players took a 5-1 lead in the Olympics before the staff stormed back to win 6-5, clinching their monumental win with a half-court shot on the Woody Hayes Athletic Center indoor practice field.
June Olympics Finale: Half court Shot
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 21, 2024
Staff WINS on last attempt and takes home the crown pic.twitter.com/GCwHTqTnls
The June Olympics returned Tuesday with Joe McGuire beating Tim Walton in billiards. The coaches bounced back, however, with a duo of Brian Hartline and Zach Higgins beating Payton Pierce and Garrett Stover in cornhole.
Are BACK
— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 3, 2025
First matchup, Joe Mcguire takes the 1-0 lead for players over staff vs @OGWalt_ in pic.twitter.com/KAA9tlRWyO
When all is said and done, I think the coaches will go back-to-back. Sorry, players. That's just what I think!
THE HAPPIEST OF HOURS. The Eleven Warriors staff has a big announcement: Next week, 12th Warriors will have the chance to go behind the scenes with Ohio State legends. On Wednesday, we will kick off the 12th Warrior Happy Hour, an exclusive new series where members of our selfless perks program will have direct access to Buckeye greats in a live, exclusive Q&A.
First up: A 1990s linebacker who wore the heck out of a neck roll — and a reflective visor from time to time. Yes, indeed. The debut 12th Warrior Happy Hour features a man who still haunts Corby Jones' dreams, Andy Katzenmoyer. The former two-time All-American and three-time All-Big Ten honoree kicks off our series on Wednesday, June 11 at 4 p.m.
During the relaxed, interactive experience, 12th Warriors will hear untold stories, have the opportunity to ask questions and connect with Ohio State history like never before. It's our way of saying thank you for backing independent coverage, representing 11W and being like the great state of Ohio — The Heart of It All.
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SONG OF THE DAY. "OBLIVIOUS" - Jon Bellion.
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