Until the Real Thing Comes Along

Ohio State in 2026 will finally have a dedicated offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator and coaches for each position group. College football is on notice.

Bam Childress, 3, outruns the Gray defense of E.J. Underwood, 25, Will Allen, 4, and Steven Moore, 20, as he straddles the sideline on his way to a touchdown in the final quarter of the OSU spring game at Ohio Stadium, April 26, 2003.

THE SITUATIONAL: A Reason to See You Again

Ohio State broke The U in Tempe January 3, 2003. In order for the Buckeyes to achieve their primary program objective, Miami must stay broken.

coin toss of the 2003 BCS national title game

THE SITUATIONAL: Executioner's Song

Do you remember the last time Ohio State clinched the conference by playing Indiana?

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THE SITUATIONAL: Until the Real Thing Comes Along

Ohio State in 2026 will finally have a dedicated offensive coordinator, defensive coordinator, special teams coordinator and coaches for each position group. College football is on...

15 Apr 2026
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: A Reason to See You Again

Ohio State broke The U in Tempe January 3, 2003. In order for the Buckeyes to achieve their primary program objective, Miami must stay broken.

24 Dec 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

33 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: Executioner's Song

Do you remember the last time Ohio State clinched the conference by playing Indiana?

03 Dec 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

51 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: Thank You, Next

Michigan has scored on 13 of 18 2nd half drives since the rivalry turned, giving Matt Patricia the opportunity to force a 4th quarter punt for the first time since Jeff Hafley was...

26 Nov 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Kills Well With Others

The Buckeyes' streak of games which feature exactly six scoring drives is currently at five. That's all of October and 40% of November.

12 Nov 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Sorry For Your Loss

Has any Ohio State team ranked near the top of the college football world ever had trouble escaping West Lafayette unscathed?

05 Nov 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Catalog of a Catastrophe

Finally, the November Saturday everyone had circled is upon us. No, not that one. The other one. It was circled! Look it up.

29 Oct 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Darkness on the Edge of Town

Wisconsin has dropped eight straight conference games and 10 straight meetings with Ohio State.

15 Oct 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

45 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: Only if You're Lucky

IlliBuck belongs to Ohio State. IlliBuck is currently in Columbus, Ohio. Illibuck must be protected at all costs.

08 Oct 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: From Strength to Strength

Remember, this is a rebuilding year for Ohio State. Please be patient while this completely rebuilt defense and all-new offensive backfield figure out how football works.

01 Oct 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: At the Water's Edge

Ohio State heads to Seattle after a week off to face the - earmuffs, Texas fans - best offense it has seen since last year's College Football Playoff.

24 Sep 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Beautiful Ugly

The Situational settles into Improvement Week with a 3-0 record.

17 Sep 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Eleven Angry Men

This weekend in Columbus *The* Ohio University faces The School Formerly Known as Ohio Agricultural and Mechanical College.

10 Sep 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Box Office Poison

Ohio State has TBDBITL. Grambling State claims "The Best Band in the Land." These two proud programs are only separated by a single damn.

03 Sep 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Run It Back

The Buckeyes open their title defense against the most formidable challenger it faced during the 2024 College Football Playoff.

27 Aug 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL 2025 SEASON PREVIEW: Most Fun We Ever Had

The Situational Season Preview bravely, courageously, boldly, audaciously and confidently predicts the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes to be good at football.

20 Aug 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Cross Your Heart

Would Ohio State have won the national championship *like this* without having suffered what happened on Nov 30?

22 Jan 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: This Much is True

College football's regular season ended seven weeks ago, but Ohio State is still playing - and no team in the CFP has been hitting harder or playing faster than the Buckeyes are...

15 Jan 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

73 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: Right This Way

Since being left for terminal ridicule after forfeiting the Michigan game, the Buckeyes are now the overwhelming favorite to survive the most arduous national championship path...

08 Jan 2025
by Ramzy Nasrallah

105 Comments

THE SITUATIONAL: The Best Land Under Heaven

The Buckeyes return to Pasadena for the third time in seven years, to face the Oregon Ducks for the second time in three months.

25 Dec 2024
by Ramzy Nasrallah

124 Comments

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