Julian Sayin, Kenyatta Jackson Jr., Austin Siereveld, Eddrick Houston and Lorenzo Styles Jr. can elevate Ohio State significantly with breakout seasons in 2025.
Kenyatta Jackson Jr. was initially overwhelmed by the responsibility of leading Ohio State’s defensive line. Now, the fourth-year DE is one of the Buckeyes’ top leaders.
Austin Siereveld, Arvell Reese and Kenyatta Jackson Jr. headline our preseason standouts, while Jermaine Mathews Jr. and Payton Pierce emerge as under-the-radar picks.
Ohio State’s tight ends believe they’re the top position group on the team and Bennett Christian says Max Klare is the best route-running tight end he’s ever seen.
20 Aug 2025 by Dan Hope, Andy Anders, Chase Brown and Garrick Hodge
"With everything in me, I hate them": Jeremiah Smith shared his hatred for Michigan in an appearance on The Triple Option podcast with former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer.
The Situational Season Preview bravely, courageously, boldly, audaciously and confidently predicts the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes to be good at football.
A lot is new about Ohio State’s defense in 2025, but the Silver Bullets have the talent to be the nation's best again if their defensive line rises to the occasion.
Sonny Styles was named the Buckeyes' Block O recipient in 2025. The Ohio State media team took us behind the scenes to see why he was the perfect choice for the honor.
Jaylen McClain and Malik Hartford have played “exceptionally well” in their battle to start at strong safety, and the Buckeyes want to get both of them involved on defense.
Davison Igbinosun believes turning his head more is the key to cutting down on penalties and Caleb Downs is “stepping out of my shell” to be a more vocal leader this season.
19 Aug 2025 by Dan Hope, Andy Anders, Chase Brown and Garrick Hodge
The second half of Ohio State's schedule features a visit to Camp Randall Stadium, a top-ranked matchup with Penn State in Columbus and The Game in Ann Arbor.
Julian Sayin won Ohio State’s starting quarterback job with how he took care of the football, commanded the offense and read defenses in the Buckeyes’ first 15 practices of...
Ryan Day is keeping his five offensive line starters a secret for now, but the Buckeyes plan to rotate up front as they did in the College Football Playoff.
Ohio State has its starting quarterback in Julian Sayin, while the Buckeyes' rotations at offensive line, linebacker, safety and running back also commanded attention Monday.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs are first-team preseason AP All-Americans and tight end Max Klare is a second-team preseason AP All-American.
Ryan Day says Ohio State plans to rotate offensive linemen as it did in the CFP, and Matt Patricia will take a moment to connect with his 8-year-old self before kickoff against...
The first half of Ohio State's schedule features a top-three clash with Texas, road trips to Washington and Illinois, and games against Grambling, Ohio and Minnesota.
Will Smith Jr. is emerging as one of the best stories on Ohio State's roster, stepping up as a second nose guard for the Buckeyes behind Kayden McDonald.
