Snap Counts: Purdue

10 offensive Buckeyes played season-high snap counts as Ohio State’s offense played a season-high 78 snaps while the defense played a season-low 47 snaps.

Five Things to Know About UCLA

Carjacking and threats of kidnapping led to the creation of UCLA's rivalry trophy with USC, but less threatening is the Bruin defense that comes to the Shoe on Saturday.

Five Things: Purdue

This one wouldn't win a beauty contest but big days from the OSU defense and Jeremiah Smith helped the Buckeyes coast to a 34-10 win over Purdue in West Lafayette.

Ohio State Football

Observations from Students' Open Practice

Branden Bowen took first-team reps at right tackle and Javontae Jean-Baptiste and Zach Harrison were among the defensive ends who took first-team reps for Ohio State on Thursday.

22 Aug 2019
by Jake Anderson and David Wertheim

85 Comments

Linebackers Preview

Ohio State has an experienced group of returning linebackers but a lot to prove at the position after disappointing play over the past couple years.

22 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

25 Comments

OSU to Host Arkansas State, SJSU and WKU

Ohio State fills out its 2022 and 2023 non-conference schedules with home games against Arkansas State in 2022 and against San Jose State in 2022 and 2023.

22 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

131 Comments

Preseason Roundtable

Our Season Preview series marches on as Ramzy Nasrallah, Kevin Harrish and David Wertheim join the 11W roundtable.

22 Aug 2019
by Chris Lauderback

86 Comments

Dangerous Defensive Players

Michigan State's Kenny Willekes and Northwestern's Paddy Fisher headline the toughest defenders Ohio State faces this fall.

22 Aug 2019
by David Regimbal

23 Comments

Same Four Linebackers Leading the Way

Al Washington says he tried to wipe the slate clean, but he'll likely rely heavily on Malik Harrison, Pete Werner, Tuf Borland and Baron Browning, just as Billy Davis did in 2018.

21 Aug 2019
by Colin Hass-Hill

123 Comments

Demario Emerges As Top Backup RB

Finally healthy after battling a calf injury this spring, Demario McCall has emerged as the No. 2 running back on Ohio State's depth chart, with Marcus Crowley behind him.

21 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

75 Comments

Videos: RBs, TEs & LBs

Kevin Wilson, Tony Alford, Al Washington and several Ohio State tight ends, running backs and linebackers addressed the media Wednesday evening.

21 Aug 2019
by Taylor Lehman

The SItuational: Unleash Hell

Imagine the Ohio State Buckeyes at full strength, free of self-sabotage by way of blind spots, arrogance or scandal. *fans self*

21 Aug 2019
by Ramzy Nasrallah

73 Comments

The NFL Sell

Ohio State's cornerbacks were recruited to play a heavy press man scheme, but they bought into Jeff Hafley's varied coverages after seeing examples from the NFL.

21 Aug 2019
by Colin Hass-Hill

29 Comments

A Leadership Standard at Wide Receiver

Ohio State has had five captains at the wide receiver position over the past two years.

21 Aug 2019
by Taylor Lehman

11 Comments

Braxton Signs With Browns

Braxton Miller is back in Ohio, and this time he'll try to earn a roster spot with the Cleveland Browns.

21 Aug 2019
by Colin Hass-Hill

94 Comments

White, Wint Embracing the Bullet Role

Brendon White won't be an every-down player and Jahsen Wint is behind him on the depth chart, but both of them are excited about playing bullet in Ohio State's new defense.

21 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

34 Comments

Versatility Makes Wade A Key Cog

Shaun Wade will play both cornerback and nickelback this fall in order for the Buckeyes to take advantage of his versatility.

20 Aug 2019
by Colin Hass-Hill

27 Comments

Videos: Wide Receivers and Defensive Backs

Brian Hartline, Jeff Hafley and the Ohio State wide receivers and defensive backs talked with the media after practice on Tuesday evening.

20 Aug 2019
by Taylor Lehman

6 Comments

Sorry, Not Sorry

Baker Mayfield reveals that his apology for the flag-planting stunt was far from sincere.

20 Aug 2019
by Kevin Harrish

325 Comments

Young, Fuller Are Preseason All-Americans

Ohio State defensive end Chase Young earns first-team preseason All-American honors while safety Jordan Fuller earns second-team recognition from the Associated Press.

20 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

11 Comments

Saunders' Journey from Walk-on to Captain

Through hard work over the past four years, C.J. Saunders has gone from a walk-on cornerback to a scholarship wide receiver and now, one of seven Ohio State captains for 2019.

20 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

34 Comments

How The Offense Changes With Fields

To take advantages of Justin Fields' athleticism strengths, Ryan Day will make some tweaks to Ohio State's offense even though he expects it to largely remain the same.

20 Aug 2019
by Colin Hass-Hill

43 Comments

Fields' Work is Only Just Beginning

Even though he's now officially Ohio State's starting quarterback, Justin Fields knows he must continue to improve as he prepares for his first game as a Buckeye.

19 Aug 2019
by Dan Hope

34 Comments

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