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No. 17 Illinois prepares for 'tremendous challenge' vs. No. 1 Ohio State
Minnesota coach P.J. Fleck didn't mince words when describing how to defend Ohio State's multi-faceted offense.,"You're picking your poison," he said.,He's right because the No. 1 Buckeyes (5-0, 2-0 Big Ten) rolled to a 42-3 win over Minnesota last Saturday.,Now, No. 17 Illinois (5-1, 2-1) will try ...
This Ohio State Team Might Be Better Than Last Year’s National Championship Squad
Ohio State’s 2025 team may be even stronger than last year’s national champions, with historic defensive play and emerging offensive stars like Julian Sayin and Carnell Tate....
No. 1 Ohio State steamrolls Minnesota behind Julian Sayin's 3 TDs
Julian Sayin threw for 326 yards and three touchdowns and Carnell Tate set a career high with 183 receiving yards along with a touchdown as No. 1 Ohio State steamrolled Minnesota 42-3 on Saturday in Columbus.,The victory gave Ryan Day a 75-10 record (88.2 percent) to become the all-time career winni...
Minnesota searches for cracks in No. 1 Ohio State's rock-solid defense
Drake Lindsey didn't play like a redshirt freshman quarterback when he led Minnesota on the game-winning drive against Rutgers last weekend.,His 324 passing yards and three touchdowns through the air earned him Big Ten freshman of the week honors, but coach P.J. Fleck knows the Golden Gophers (3-1, ...
Ryan Day’s Offense Struggles Early, But Ohio State Defense Shines Against Washington
Ohio State defense dominates Washington while offensive adjustments are needed for Julian Sayin and Ryan Day....
No. 1 Ohio State snaps Washington’s 22-game home streak in Big Ten opener
Julian Sayin passed for 208 yards and two touchdowns and CJ Donaldson scored twice as No. 1 Ohio State ended Washington's 22-game home winning streak with a 24-6 victory in Seattle on Saturday.,The Huskies (3-1, 0-1 Big Ten) led the Buckeyes (4-0, 1-0 Big Ten) 3-0 before Ohio State took a 7-3 halfti...
2025 Heisman Watch: John Mateer’s Injury Opens Door for New Contenders
With Oklahoma QB John Mateer sidelined, Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza, Oregon’s Dante Moore, and Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith headline the 2025 Heisman race....
'It’s Ohio State': Washington prepares for No. 1 Buckeyes in clash of unbeatens
If the Washington players wanted to spend a little extra time savoring their victory over rival Washington State last Saturday, Huskies coach Jedd Fisch quickly dismissed their intentions.,"We put the Apple Cup to rest yesterday," he said Monday of his team's 59-24 victory.,That's because the Huskie...
Reports: Angelo Smith, brother of Jeremiah, commits to Ohio State
Angelo Smith, the younger brother of Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith, will follow in his brother's footsteps and play in Columbus as multiple outlets reported Sunday that the high school junior safety has committed to the Buckeyes.,Angelo Smith, a three-star recruit in many services includin...
Miami, Texas A&M rise in AP Top 25 poll, Ohio State stays No. 1
Five teams received first-place votes in the Associated Press Top 25 poll released Sunday as Ohio State remained the No. 1 team in advance of Saturday's Big Ten opener at Washington.,Ohio State, Penn State and LSU were 1-2-3 for the second week in a row, while Miami swiped two of Ohio State's first-...
Sloppy Win Leaves Big Questions for Ohio State Ahead of Washington
Ohio State cruised past Ohio University 36-9, but red zone struggles and sloppy play raised concerns before their trip to Washington against the Huskies next week....
Ohio not shying away from challenge at No. 1 Ohio State
Ohio doesn't have the resources to compete for a national title like its in-state brethren, defending champion Ohio State, but the Bobcats have the mindset that they can compete with the top-ranked Buckeyes when they play Saturday in Columbus.,The Bobcats (1-1) of the Mid-American Conference lost th...
Top 25: South Florida cracks poll for first time in seven years
South Florida is part of the Associated Press Top 25 poll for the first time since 2018 after recording back-to-back victories over ranked teams.,The Bulls are No. 18 in the latest poll, released Sunday, while Ohio State, Penn State and LSU remained as the three best teams in the land. The Buckeyes ...
Julian Sayin throws four TDs as No. 1 Ohio State torches Grambling
Quarterback Julian Sayin had a near perfect game when No. 1 Ohio State pounded Grambling State 70-0 in Columbus on Saturday.,Sayin, in his second career start, set a school record for consecutive completions to start a game (16) and through two quarters was 18 of 19 for 306 yards and four touchdowns...
Grambling State Paid Millions for Guaranteed Beatdown vs. Ohio State Buckeyes
Ohio State is a 55.5-point favorite against Grambling State in a Week 2 game that highlights college football’s money-first scheduling problem....
Texas-Ohio State sets records for Week 1 viewership
The season-opening clash between Ohio State and Texas attracted 16.62 million viewers, the most ever to watch a Week 1 college football game, Fox Sports reported.,Ohio State, then ranked No. 3, defeated then-top-ranked Texas 14-7 in the debut of Longhorns quarterback Arch Manning as the team's full-...
New No. 1 Ohio State faces rare FCS foe in Grambling
Grambling State won its opener versus Langston University in the Shreveport (La.) Kickoff Classic on Saturday before a crowd of 18,435. It was a big deal.,The Tigers' next opponent also won its opener -- in a game that was a slightly bigger deal. No. 3 Ohio State defeated then-No. 1 Texas in front o...
Ohio State moves to No. 1, rest of Top 25 in chaos in poll
Ohio State's season-opening victory over Texas sent the Buckeyes to No. 1 and the Longhorns plummeting in the Associated Press Top 25 poll, released Tuesday.,Ranked No. 3 in the preseason poll, Ohio State received 55 of the 66 first-place votes. Texas, No. 1 last week, fell to No. 7.,Losses by Clems...
Ohio State Defense Dominates Texas as Matt Patricia Rewrites His Narrative
Ohio State’s defense dominated No. 1 Texas as Matt Patricia rewrote his narrative in Week 1. Arch Manning’s debut fell flat against the Buckeyes....
No. 3 Ohio State gets defensive, slugs way past No. 1 Texas
Ohio State's defense held Texas quarterback Arch Manning in check and the No. 3 Buckeyes pulled off a 14-7 victory over the top-ranked Longhorns at Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday in the season opener for both teams.,CJ Donaldson scored on a 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter and the Buckeyes to...