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: Audacious Nepotism Football

Kirk Ferentz and Iowa AD Gary Barta openly evaded Iowa's nepotism policies designed to prevent exactly what has happened to the Iowa offense, which is run by Ferentz's son.

19 Oct 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Halftime

Ohio State is officially bowl-eligible. Everyone can exhale now.

12 Oct 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Pitch Perfect

Ohio State's offense has and will face better defenses than Michigan State's this season. It may not face any that are worse.

05 Oct 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: The Constant Gardener

The Situational celebrates Ohio State football, 80s bangers, interesting whiskey, and Wisconsin and Texas for their steadfast commitment to being unintentionally funny.

28 Sep 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Forbidden Kingdom

Wisconsin's crimes against sports must never be forgiven.

21 Sep 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Theory of Everything

If the Ohio State Buckeyes are favored by five touchdowns - like they are against Toledo - they simply need to beat the most recent version of themselves.

14 Sep 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Friends with Money

An evening of celebrity millionaires, deja vu with a twist, a beloved Columbus sitcom, a bourbon that tastes like southern cupcakes - and a Senator back on the shoulders of giants.

07 Sep 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Paradox Lost

Notre Dame doesn't lose five in a row to anyone very often. Ohio State hasn't won a big non-conference home night game in nearly two decades. Something has got to give.

31 Aug 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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SITUATIONAL SEASON PREVIEW ENCORE: Part Hope, Part Hype, Part Gospel, Part Deception

Part Two of the 2022 Situational Ohio State Season Preview. Encore! Encore!

24 Aug 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE 2022 SITUATIONAL SEASON PREVIEW: Part Lies, Part Heart, Part Truth, Part Garbage

The 2022 Buckeyes are determined to never put themselves through another 11-win Rose Bowl championship nightmare again.

17 Aug 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: 21 Below

Twenty-one #takes about the 2021 Ohio State Buckeyes' season.

05 Jan 2022
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Dead Flowers

Ohio State can assume the all-time B1G lead in Rose Bowl victories with a win over the Utah Utes on New Year’s Day.

29 Dec 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Rattle & Hum

It's been 3,651 days since Michigan beat Ohio State. It's been 728 days since Michigan *played* Ohio State.

24 Nov 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: El Maldito

Ohio State still controls its College Football Playoff destiny, with the current Heisman favorite orchestrating its offense. Up next, only villains.

17 Nov 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Sleep on the Floor

The Buckeyes survived clunkers against Penn State and Nebraska - just in time for the opponent who is without peer at pulling Ohio State off its perch.

10 Nov 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Amazing Grace

The 2021 Buckeyes have proven they're capable of beating anyone, including themselves. Their opponent this Saturday can say the exact same thing.

03 Nov 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Our Kind of Cruelty

Penn State limps into Columbus having dropped two straight to B1G West opponents - and four consecutive to the Buckeyes.

27 Oct 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Su Casa

Indiana was the only conference opponent to keep the final score within single digits with Ohio State in 2020. Is this a revenge game for both teams?

20 Oct 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Kiss Kiss Bang Bang

Remember the plucky freshman Ohio State QB who overcame an early-season loss before leading his team to a series of resounding victories which culminated in...yes of course you...

13 Oct 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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THE SITUATIONAL: Easy A

Ohio State's average score vs. Rutgers entering last weekend was 54-11. They beat the Scarlet Knights 52-13. The Buckeyes' average score vs. Maryland is 58-22. Here come the Terps!

06 Oct 2021
by Ramzy Nasrallah

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