Five Things to Know About Penn State

New Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer hails from Ohio State's backyard, but the Buckeye defense will have revenge on its mind about a coach, not a player, this Saturday.

Nick Mangold Dies at 41

Former Ohio State center Nick Mangold has died at 41 years old due to complications from kidney disease.

Patricia Dominating, Knowles Struggling

We look at how Matt Patricia’s dominant Ohio State defense compares to Jim Knowles’ disappointing Penn State defense across 10 key statistical categories.

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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

Sayin Named B1G Freshman of the Week

After throwing for 326 yards and three touchdowns against Minnesota, Julian Sayin has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week for the second time this season.

06 Oct 2025
by Chase Brown

33 Comments

OSU/Wisconsin Set for 3:30 Kickoff

Ohio State’s Oct. 18 road game at Wisconsin will kick off at 3:30 p.m. and will be televised by CBS.

06 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope

68 Comments

Snap Counts: Minnesota

Bo Jackson, Max Klare, Joshua Padilla, Beau Atkinson and Payton Pierce were among the Buckeyes whose roles increased as 64 Ohio State players saw action vs. Minnesota.

06 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope and Matt Gutridge

48 Comments

Five Things to Know About Illinois

Illinois boasts one of the better passing attacks in the Big Ten, but deficiencies on defense and on the offensive line give Ohio State clear areas to attack.

06 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

82 Comments

Three Stars of the Game: Minnesota

Carnell Tate, Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith earn top honors for their performances in Ohio State's win over Minnesota.

05 Oct 2025
by 11W Staff

11 Comments

Hicks, Hartford Expected to Redshirt

Ohio State senior defensive end C.J. Hicks and junior safety Malik Hartford are expected to redshirt this season to preserve their remaining eligibility.

05 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha and Dan Hope

118 Comments

OSU Remains No. 1 in the Polls

Ohio State remained the No. 1-ranked team in both the AP and Coaches Polls following the Buckeyes' dominant 42-3 win over Minnesota.

05 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

87 Comments

Eleven Warriors Live: Dual Akimbo

Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are college football's best wide receiver duo, Bo Jackson is officially Ohio State's RB1 and the Buckeyes' defense continues to dominate.

05 Oct 2025
by 11W Staff

2 Comments

OSU More Than 2-TD Favorite over Illinois

Ohio State is listed as more than a two-touchdown favorite over Illinois ahead of the Buckeyes' trip to Champaign next Saturday.

05 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

43 Comments

Five Things: Minnesota

Ohio State took Minnesota behind the woodshed in a primetime 42-3 victory in Ohio Stadium and the Dubgate remains undefeated.

05 Oct 2025
by Chris Lauderback

37 Comments

Holistic Defensive Dominance

No one player stood out from the rest in Ohio State's defense against Minnesota, a compliment to the complete team dominance for Matt Patricia's Silver Bullets.

05 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

62 Comments

Social Reax: Smooth Sailing

On a day full of multiple upsets across college football, Ohio State made it look easy Saturday night, dominating Minnesota, 42-3, under the lights at Ohio Stadium.

05 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

32 Comments

Another Superstar Wide Receiver

Carnell Tate proved Jeremiah Smith isn’t Ohio State’s only elite wide receiver with his nine-catch, 183-yard performance vs. Minnesota.

05 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope

16 Comments

Fleck: OSU “A Really Good Football Team”

Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck calls Ohio State “a really good football team” and the Buckeyes defense "one of the best defenses I've seen in 13 years.”

05 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

41 Comments

Tate “Sure” He and Smith Nation's Two Best

Ryan Day had jokes after becoming college football's all-time winning percentage leader, and Carnell Tate is "sure" he and Jeremiah Smith are the nation's best wide receivers.

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

13 Comments

Proof Points for OSU’s Win Over Minnesota

Carnell Tate notches a career-high 183 yards and a touchdown, Julian Sayin passes for 326 yards and three scores, and Jeremiah Smith scores two touchdowns.

05 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

21 Comments

After Carmen: Aerial Assault

Ohio State opened its passing attack to full throttle while its defense put together a complete team performance against Minnesota.

05 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

8 Comments

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