Brock Boyd Among Elite and Rare Company

In Ohio State’s 15-year history of removing black stripes, superstar wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are the only freshmen to shed their stripes faster than Brock Boyd.

Day Sees More Depth “Across the Board”

Ryan Day feels Ohio State has “more depth across the board” than in years past, and transfer safety Earl Little Jr. has been a major “bright spot” thus far in spring practice.

Freshman Receivers Standing Out

Jeremiah Smith has tabbed Chris Henry Jr. as “the next one,” while fellow freshman receivers Jerquaden Guilford and Brock Boyd are also drawing praise this spring.

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Brock Boyd Among Elite and Rare Company

In Ohio State’s 15-year history of removing black stripes, superstar wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate are the only freshmen to shed their stripes faster than Brock...

9 hours ago
by Dan Hope

25 Comments

Press Coverage: Oh Boy, Brock Boyd

Brock Boyd is making waves this spring, as are Earl Little Jr. and Jay Timmons, while the right side of the offensive line remains the position battle we're most intrigued by.

12 hours ago
by Andy Anders and Dan Hope

34 Comments

Bey Has Missed “A Couple of Practices”

Ryan Day says Legend Bey has missed “a couple of practices” this spring but hopes to have the freshman back soon. “He certainly flashed when he was in there,” Day said.

13 hours ago
by Chase Brown

19 Comments

Day Sees More Depth “Across the Board”

Ryan Day feels Ohio State has “more depth across the board” than in years past, and transfer safety Earl Little Jr. has been a major “bright spot” thus far in spring...

14 hours ago
by Andy Anders

9 Comments

Boyd First Freshman to Lose Black Stripe

Wide receiver Brock Boyd is the first Ohio State freshman to have his black stripe removed in 2026, while linebacker Christian Alliegro also lost his black stripe on Tuesday.

14 hours ago
by 11W Staff

23 Comments

Freshman Receivers Standing Out

Jeremiah Smith has tabbed Chris Henry Jr. as “the next one,” while fellow freshman receivers Jerquaden Guilford and Brock Boyd are also drawing praise this spring.

18 hours ago
by Andy Anders

19 Comments

Mathews Back for “Unfinished Business”

A disappointing end to the 2025 season prompted Jermaine Mathews Jr. to stay at Ohio State for his senior year rather than enter the 2026 NFL draft.

30 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

23 Comments

Hankton: “This is the Place to Come To”

Ohio State emerged as a dream destination for Cortez Hankton, who's excited to work with the Buckeyes' "loaded" wide receiver room: "It's even better than I would ever have...

30 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

15 Comments

Smith Takes Blame for Miami Pick-Six

Jeremiah Smith blames himself for Keionte Scott’s pick-six in Ohio State’s season-ending loss to Miami, and it’s motivating him to work even harder this offseason.

28 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

56 Comments

Quick Hits: Hankton and Jeremiah

Cortez Hankton calls Ohio State “even better than I would have ever imagined,” and Jeremiah Smith wants more yards after the catch in 2026.

28 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

12 Comments

IGB Refutes Wearing Oven Mitts in Practice

Davison Igbinosun says the story that the former Ohio State cornerback wore oven mitts in practice to prevent him from grabbing receivers was “not true.”

28 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

41 Comments

Ohio State No. 1 in SP+ Entering 2026

Despite the departure of future top-10 picks Arvell Reese, Sonny Styles, Caleb Downs and Carnell Tate from the 2025 roster, Ohio State still ranks No. 1 in SP+ entering 2026.

27 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

45 Comments

Better Know a Buckeye: Sam Greer

Sam Greer is the biggest player – in both height and weight – in Ohio State's 2026 class and has the tools to be a prototypical left tackle for the Buckeyes.

27 Mar 2026
by Josh Poloha

15 Comments

Family Stability Kept Patricia at OSU

Matt Patricia stayed at Ohio State over returning to the NFL because of the “unbelievable experience” he and his family have had so far in Columbus and their desire for...

26 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

30 Comments

Quick Hits: Downs Sold Smith on Ohio State

Matt Patricia calls Ohio State “a special place” and Columbus “like home,” and James Smith says Caleb Downs convinced him to become a Buckeye.

26 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown and Dan Hope

21 Comments

Pro Day Notebook: Draft Visits Lined Up

Carnell Tate will visit six teams with top-nine NFL draft picks, Caleb Downs refuted knee injury concerns and Lorenzo Styles Jr. underwent shoulder surgery after the NFL Combine.

26 Mar 2026
by Dan Hope

11 Comments

Speed Not a Concern for Tate

Ohio State's pro day on Wednesday further evidenced why Carnell Tate could be the NFL draft's best wide receiver, regardless of his 40-yard dash time.

26 Mar 2026
by Andy Anders

39 Comments

Barton to Serve 5 Years in Prison

Former Ohio State offensive lineman Kirk Barton will serve at least five years in prison for killing a 24-year-old in a high-speed, wrong-way car crash last summer.

25 Mar 2026
by Chase Brown

104 Comments

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