Last Call: Ohio

We discuss our biggest questions, pick some of the top players we’ll be watching and make some predictions for what we’ll see when Ohio State hosts Ohio on Saturday night.

Ohio State vs. Ohio Preview

Ohio will provide stiffer resistance than Grambling State with a Power 4 win and a dual-threat QB, but Ohio State still holds a big talent advantage in its final nonconference game.

Inside Kacmarek’s Journey from OU to OSU

A two-star recruit out of high school, Will Kacmarek parlayed his lone FBS offer into success for the Ohio Bobcats and has now become a key piece of Ohio State’s offense.

Ohio State Football

Buckeyes Show Potential Before Bigger Test

Ohio State showed its ability to be a dominant team in its 63-10 win over Western Kentucky, which it now must build on as it prepares for a much bigger test against Notre Dame.

17 Sep 2023
by Dan Hope

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“Skunyuns” Stun WKU With Takeaways

With a dose of physicality, Ohio State borrowed Western Kentucky’s defensive game plan and executed it better, generating turnovers and big plays.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

30 Comments

Photos from OSU‘s 63-10 Win

Ohio State had its most explosive game of the season Saturday and we've got more than 120 photos of the action.

16 Sep 2023
by Garrick Hodge

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“We Turned It Up This Week”

Ryan Day felt Ohio State “needed to take the next step” this week and thought it did so against Western Kentucky: “Make no mistake about it, we turned it up this week.”

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

53 Comments

College GameDay Headed to South Bend

ESPN's College GameDay will be in South Bend, Indiana, for the top-10 showdown between Ohio State and Notre Dame next weekend.

16 Sep 2023
by Chase Brown

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Jermaine Mathews Jr. Returns INT for TD

Ohio State freshman cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. returns an interception 58 yards for a touchdown – the Buckeyes' second defensive score of the game.

16 Sep 2023
by Chase Brown

16 Comments

Buckeyes Roll Over Hilltoppers, 63-10

Ohio State scored 35 points in the second quarter while its defense scored two touchdowns in the second half as the Buckeyes routed Western Kentucky, 63-10.

16 Sep 2023
by Dan Hope

155 Comments

35-Point Second Quarter

Five possessions, five touchdowns, 35 points. That was Ohio State's second quarter against Western Kentucky.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

10 Comments

Brown, Tate Connect for First Career TDs

Devin Brown tossed his first career touchdown pass to Carnell Tate against Western Kentucky, which was also Tate's first career touchdown reception.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

14 Comments

First Defensive TD of Season

Tyleik Williams recovered a fumble for a touchdown against Western Kentucky, recording Ohio State's first defensive touchdown of the season.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

8 Comments

1st Half Highlights: The Offense is Back

TreVeyon Henderson and Emeka Egbuka both score twice as Ohio State's offense explodes with 42 first-half points against Western Kentucky.

16 Sep 2023
by Chase Brown

7 Comments

(Another) Career-Long TD for Harrison

With a 75-yard score on the first play of Ohio State's fourth possession against Youngstown State, Marvin Harrison has a new career-long reception for the second straight week.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

6 Comments

Two Scores Again For Henderson

Ohio State running back TreVeyon Henderson has scored two touchdowns in two straight games after a pair of first-half rushing scores against Western Kentucky.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

14 Comments

“This Team is About to Take the Next Step”

Ryan Day told Ohio State fans at the team’s pregame Skull Session that the Buckeyes are “about to take the next step” in Saturday’s game against Western Kentucky.

16 Sep 2023
by Dan Hope

25 Comments

Ransom Starts Despite Questionable Status

Starting strong safety Lathan Ransom is questionable to play against Western Kentucky while free safety Josh Proctor makes his return from injury against the Hilltoppers.

16 Sep 2023
by Andy Anders

21 Comments

Corso's Headgear Tradition Started at OSU

Ahead of Lee Corso's 400th headgear selection on College GameDay, ESPN took a look back at how the tradition began prior to the Ohio State-Penn State game in 1996.

16 Sep 2023
by Josh Poloha

18 Comments

Western Kentucky Pregame Picks

With just over six hours until No. 6 Ohio State hosts Western Kentucky, the Eleven Warriors staff provides its score predictions and analysis for today's matchup in Columbus.

16 Sep 2023
by 11W Staff

33 Comments

Ohio State On This Date: Sept. 16

Ohio State’s recent Sept. 16 games have been against Group of 5 schools, but the program has played notable games against Iowa, Oklahoma State and Washington on this date.

16 Sep 2023
by Matt Gutridge

15 Comments

Last Call: Western Kentucky

Dan Hope, Andy Anders, Chase Brown and Garrick Hodge look at the biggest questions, top players to watch and best bets entering Ohio State’s game against Western Kentucky.

16 Sep 2023
by 11W Staff

7 Comments

Friday Night Trivia: Western Kentucky

Are you ready for some Friday night fun? Look no further! Friday Night Trivia puts your Buckeye knowledge to the test before every Ohio State game.

15 Sep 2023
by Matt Gutridge

32 Comments

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