16 Student Appreciation Day Standouts

Wide receiver Devin McCuin and cornerback Dominick Kelly top our list of 16 standouts from Ohio State's Student Appreciation Day practice.

Student Appreciation Day Observations

Jeremiah Smith and Connor Hawkins stepped up under pressure, Ian Moore and Carter Lowe filled in at offensive tackle and James Smith and Devin McCuin earned black stripe removals.

Jeremiah Smith celebrating his touchdown catch vs. Jaylen McClain

Student Appreciation Day Highlights

A Jeremiah Smith leaping touchdown catch and a high-pressure Connor Hawkins field goal were among the best highlights from Ohio State's Student Appreciation Day scrimmage.

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Day: Run Game “Solid” But Still Improving

Ohio State's running game keeps taking steps and finding its formula, but there's still room to grow if it's to reach the elite levels other facets of the 2025 Buckeyes are at.

08 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

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Ohio State’s PFF Grades vs. Minnesota

Julian Sayin, Carnell Tate and Lorenzo Styles Jr. were Pro Football Focus’ highest-rated players for Ohio State in the Buckeyes’ 42-3 victory over Minnesota.

08 Oct 2025
by Matt Gutridge

26 Comments

Day Hopeful to Have Kenyatta Back

Ryan Day said there's "definitely a chance" Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is back in the lineup at Illinois on Saturday for Ohio State.

07 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

17 Comments

Day Sees a Top-10 Foe in Illinois

Ryan Day views Illinois as a "top-10 opponent" on the road, praises the "really good" play of Joshua Padilla, and is hopeful Kenyatta Jackson Jr. will be available on Saturday.

07 Oct 2025
by Andy Anders

41 Comments

Redshirt Decisions Will Be “Week to Week”

Ryan Day says Ohio State will “take it week to week” in deciding whether C.J. Hicks and Malik Hartford will redshirt but they “need to be ready to go” if Ohio State needs...

07 Oct 2025
by Dan Hope

22 Comments

Sayin’s Deep Ball Shines vs. Minnesota

After not throwing a single deep ball a week earlier, Julian Sayin completed three of four throws in that area of the field for 121 yards and a touchdown against Minnesota.

07 Oct 2025
by Josh Poloha

36 Comments

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

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