The Top Five Plays of the Quarter-Century

The most iconic moments from Ohio State's last three national championship runs top our list of the Buckeyes' top 25 plays from the first 25 years of the 21st century.

Jackson “Looks Like A First-Round D-End”

Sonny Styles, Jeremiah Smith and Caleb Downs all praised Kenyatta Jackson Jr. at Big Ten Media Days, saying he’s stepped up as a leader and has first-round NFL talent.

Moore on Smith: “He’s Elite”

Michigan coach Sherrone Moore called Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith "elite" and "probably the best college football player that's out there."

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Top 25 Plays of the Quarter-Century: 20-16

Two of Ohio State's most electric open-field athletes ever and two heart-stopping defensive plays populate spots 16 through 20 on our countdown of the Buckeyes' top 25 plays of the...

22 Jul 2025
by Andy Anders and Matt Gutridge

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Locklyn Headed to Trial with Oregon

Ohio State assistant Carlos Locklyn is headed to trial with Oregon over a contract buyout dispute after a judge denied his request for partial dismissal.

21 Jul 2025
by Chase Brown

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Press Coverage: PSU Picked As Best in B1G

We share our thoughts on the Big Ten preseason poll and discuss the top storylines entering Big Ten Media Days, including Tony Petitti’s letter to the NCAA supporting Michigan.

21 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope and Chase Brown

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OSU 2nd Behind PSU in B1G Preseason Poll

Ohio State is picked to finish second behind Penn State in the Big Ten in 2025, according to a poll of 54 media members who cover the conference or college football nationally.

21 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

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Top 25 Plays of the Quarter-Century: 25-21

Our countdown of Ohio State's top 25 plays of the quarter-century begins with two unbelievable catches and two game-winning plays against Penn State.

21 Jul 2025
by Andy Anders and Matt Gutridge

41 Comments

Sayin, Kienholz Embracing Competition

Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz both believe they’ve grown significantly this offseason as they’ve competed with each other to be Ohio State’s 2025 starting quarterback.

20 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

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Top Five Games of the Quarter-Century

Ohio State’s top five games of the last 25 years include a national championship thriller, two epic CFP semifinal wins, “Holy Buckeye” and the “Game of the Century.”

18 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

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Beau “Wanted to Play at the Highest Level”

Beau Atkinson transferred to Ohio State because he wanted to play at the highest level of college football and because of how he thinks Larry Johnson can develop him.

18 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

28 Comments

Buckeyes Coach Special Skills Campers

We caught up with Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz, Beau Atkinson, Luke Montgomery, Eddrick Houston and Kayden McDonald at Friday’s Special Skills Football Invitational.

18 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

15 Comments

Judge Dismisses Terrelle Pryor's Lawsuit

Ohio Chief Judge Sarah D. Morrison has dismissed Terrelle Pryor's lawsuit against Ohio State, the Big Ten and the NCAA over denied NIL compensation during his college career.

18 Jul 2025
by Chase Brown

64 Comments

Top 25 Games of the Quarter-Century: 10-6

The top 10 of our countdown of Ohio State’s best games of the quarter-century begins with three dominant postseason performances and two Ohio Stadium thrillers.

17 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

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OSU, Bama Have Highest Blue-Chip Ratios

Ohio State is tied with Alabama for the highest blue-chip ratio for the 2025 season, per CBS Sports.

17 Jul 2025
by Garrick Hodge

36 Comments

Better Know a Buckeye: Anthony Rogers

Anthony Rogers is only 5-foot-8, but his do-it-all playmaking ability as a hybrid running back makes him a unique weapon in a loaded group of Ohio State skill players.

17 Jul 2025
by Josh Poloha

19 Comments

Portnoy Joins Big Noon

Barstool Sports founder and Michigan alumnus Dave Portnoy has announced a deal to join FOX's Big Noon Kickoff.

16 Jul 2025
by Andy Anders

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Top 25 Games of the Quarter-Century: 15-11

National championships, record-breaking offensive performances and memorable wins against Michigan highlight Part 3 of Ohio State’s Top 25 Games of the Quarter-Century.

16 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

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Top 25 Games of the Quarter-Century: 20-16

Part 2 of Ohio State’s Top 25 Games of the Quarter-Century includes two BCS bowls, a pair of one-point road wins over Big Ten rivals and the epic first-ever CFP game at the Shoe.

15 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

28 Comments

Jets Extend Star WR Garrett Wilson

Former Ohio State WR Garrett Wilson has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $130 million contract extension with the New York Jets with $90 million guaranteed.

14 Jul 2025
by Garrick Hodge

30 Comments

Top 25 Games of the Quarter-Century: 25-21

Our countdown of Ohio State’s top 25 games of the past 25 years begins with a trio of thrillers that came down to the wire and a pair of convincing wins over Michigan.

14 Jul 2025
by Dan Hope

26 Comments

The Weekender: Dykes Elicits Stalions Rant

Connor Stalions writes a junior manifesto in response to comments from Sonny Dykes, Paul Finebaum guarantees Texas beats OSU next month and SCORE Act could reshape NIL.

13 Jul 2025
by George Eisner

62 Comments

Judkins Arrested for Domestic Violence

Former Ohio State running back Quinshon Judkins was arrested and charged with misdemeanor domestic battery in Broward County, Florida on Saturday.

12 Jul 2025
by George Eisner

203 Comments

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