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Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

ARLINGTON, Texas — There is still a sense for some Ohio State players that they haven’t done anything yet, even after winning twice already this postseason to get into the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Cotton Bowl against Texas. “That’s really on the forefront of our minds.” While Ohio State is the only school to appear in four of …

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Former champs Texas and Ohio State seek another title shot when they play in CFP semi at Cotton Bowl

Associated Press

6 Ohio State vs. No. 4 Texas, Friday, 7:30 p.m. EST BetMGM Sportsbook College Football Odds: Ohio State by 6. Key matchup Texas cornerback Jahdae Barron vs. Ohio State receiver Jeremiah Smith. Facts & figures Texas will be at Ohio State for the 2025 season opener on Aug. 30.. Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard was 0-3 starting against Texas while at …

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Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt

Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas — The expanded College Football Playoff has a decidedly old-school feel: Smothering defenses have carried the last four teams still in the hunt for the national championship. Ohio State, Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame all rank among the top eight defenses nationally this season. 6 Penn State feature run-stuffing defenses that shut down Georgia and Boise State’s …

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1 week, 2 days ago

No. 6 Ohio State routs top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, advances to CFP semifinals

Associated Press

PASADENA, Calif. — Second chances don’t come around often in life, Ohio State coach Ryan Day told his players in a team meeting before the Rose Bowl. “Still got a lot of football ahead of us.” Smith, the Buckeyes’ standout freshman playmaker, had a remarkable bowl debut with seven receptions for a season-high 187 yards — including five catches for …

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The Sports Report: Ohio State gets its revenge in the Rose Bowl

LA Times

Ohio State quarterback Will Howard throws a rose to a teammate after the Buckeyes’ win over Oregon in the Rose Bowl on Wednesday. Continue reading here More coverage: Amid wild changes, the Rose Bowl should host the college football national title game More coverage: Dan Lanning takes blame for Oregon’s Rose Bowl loss: ‘I didn’t get our team prepared’ Ohio …

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Ohio State’s ‘silver bullet’ defense eager to avenge loss to Oregon

LA Times

Oregon quarterback Dillon Gabriel runs past Ohio State’s defense for a touchdown in the fourth quarter on Oct. 12 at Autzen Stadium in Eugene, Ore. “You always hope for a second shot when you don’t do well, and that’s life,” Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles said. So we have a chance to do better and be better.” By most …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thornton leads Ohio State against Pittsburgh after 25-point outing

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 men’s college basketball poll is back every week throughout the season! Pittsburgh Panthers at Ohio State Buckeyes Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 2:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State hosts Pittsburgh after Bruce Thornton scored 25 points in Ohio State’s 102-69 win against the Green Bay Phoenix. Ohio State is second in the Big Ten with 28.7 defensive …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 14 ASU, No. 17 Iowa St front-runners in what could be wild Big 12 finish

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! With more than half of the 16 teams still mathematically alive to make the conference championship game, the Big 12 will command a lot of attention in the final week of the regular season. 17 Iowa State would play for the Big 12 title and College …

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Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! I would have liked to see us finish the fourth quarter better, but we did what we needed to do in this game,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. And when I’m able to do that, good things happen.” Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith had four …

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2 months ago

Ohio State Dominates Texas in Wire-to-Wire Victory

Associated Press

Ohio State defeated Texas 80-72 in a thrilling wire-to-wire victory. The Buckeyes built a 15-point lead in the first half and maintained their advantage throughout the second half. Bruce Thornton led the Buckeyes with 20 points, while Micah Parrish added 17 points and six rebounds. Tre Johnson led the Longhorns with 29 points and five rebounds, but they struggled from …

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Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Showdown on the Line

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No. 4 Ohio State travels to No. 3 Penn State in a crucial Big Ten matchup. Both teams are ranked in the top 5 and have strong offenses and defenses. Ohio State's defense has been dominant in recent weeks, while Penn State's offense is one of the most potent in the country. The game is a must-watch for college football …

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Nittany Lions Seek Revenge as Ohio State Battles for Validation in Big Ten Clash

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No. 4 Ohio State QB Howard seeks validation in Big Ten clash against No. 3 Penn State. The Buckeyes have a chance to secure a statement win and potentially secure a berth in the Big Ten title game. The Nittany Lions are seeking vindication after Howard's departure and the team's struggles this season. The game is a tantalizing opportunity for …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohio State Rebuilding Under Coach Jake Diebler: A Season of Potential

Associated Press

Ohio State is looking to bounce back in the first full season under coach Jake Diebler. The Buckeyes have brought back several key players from last season, including Bruce Thornton, G Meechie Johnson Jr., and Evan Mahaffey. They also welcome several talented transfer portal contributors, including Micah Parrish, Sean Stewart, Aaron Bradshaw, and Ques Glover.

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Cam Ward’s star turn, Ashton Jeanty for Heisman, and more college football midseason superlatives

New York Times

We’re officially at the midway point of what has been a wild first half of the season. Breakout Star Cam Ward, Miami Last year produced a very celebrated quarterback crop; this year’s group, according to NFL personnel sources, isn’t close to last year’s. “Navy’s OC is the most innovative in college football.” Army QB Bryson Daily is eighth in the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Overlooked by the No. 3 Buckeyes, Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson packs some extra motivation for his trip home

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! IOWA CITY, Iowa — Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson is returning to his home state this week motivated to show the third-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes what they missed out on. It’s always a thing for me, to show what I’ve got against the best people in the country.” …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Jeremiah Smith scores 2 TDs in 1st half and helps No. 3 Ohio St pull away and rout Michigan St 38-7

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! Jeremiah Smith had a 19-yard touchdown run and made a one-handed, 17-yard catch for a score in the second quarter, helping the 3rd-ranked Buckeyes pull away and rout Michigan State 38-7 on Saturday night. “It’s where the game turned.” The Spartans lost the football three times …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Returning starters, transfers have No. 2 Ohio State talking about another national championship

Associated Press

The AP Top 25 college football poll is back every week throughout the season! The way the pieces have fallen into place, including an experienced starting quarterback in Kansas State transfer Will Howard, coach Ryan Day couldn’t have it much better. With TreVeyon Henderson and Ole Miss transfer Quinshon Judkins, Ohio State will boast one of the most formidable running …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Aggressive Ohio State awaits bigger test against Duke in March Madness second round

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State used its aggressive defense to frustrate and eventually overwhelm Maine in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. “I think that’s a weapon that we kind of use against a lot of teams that we face.” Ohio State forced 19 turnovers in its 80-57 victory over Maine. I think that’ll be huge.” BEEN THERE, DONE …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Jacy Sheldon leads four Buckeyes in double figures as Ohio State routs Maine 80-57 in March Madness

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jacy Sheldon had 19 points and three other Ohio State players scored in double figures as the Buckeyes ran away from Maine 80-57 in the first round of the women’s NCAA Tournament on Friday. I think that’s when we’re usually at our best, when we have balance in our scoring.” Cotie McMahon scored 13 points for Ohio …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohio State seeking March Madness momentum in opener against Maine. Richmond gets rematch with Duke

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State enters the women’s NCAA Tournament in familiar territory — literally and figuratively. Ohio State won the Big Ten regular season title, but the accomplishment was overshadowed by the intense attention focused on Iowa’s generational superstar Caitlin Clark, the all-time leading scorer in NCAA history. They know the things that make us good.” Guard Jacy Sheldon …

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10 months ago

Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Shyanne Sellers had 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists to lead Maryland’s upset of fourth-ranked and regular-season champion Ohio State 82-61 in the quarterfinals of the Big Ten Tournament on Friday. Nebraska and Michigan State took the court for their quarterfinal game right after the Terrapins finished avenging two regular-season losses to Ohio State. After going 137-20 …

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10 months, 1 week ago

No. 2 Ohio St knocks off Michigan 67-51 for 15th straight win and sole possession of Big Ten title

Associated Press

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Jacy Sheldon scored 22 points to lead No. 2 Ohio State to its 15th straight win and the Big Ten regular-season title, 67-51 over Michigan on Wednesday night. “You know, I thought our press was way more effective in that third quarter than at any point in the first half,” Ohio State coach Kevin McGuff said. “We …

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10 months, 2 weeks ago

Thornton leads Ohio State against Michigan State after 25-point showing

Associated Press

Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan State Spartans East Lansing, Michigan; Sunday, 4 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Ohio State takes on the Michigan State Spartans after Bruce Thornton scored 25 points in Ohio State’s 88-79 loss to the Minnesota Golden Gophers. Michigan State’s average of 6.6 made 3-pointers per game this season is just 0.3 fewer made shots on average than …

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10 months, 4 weeks ago

What Chip Kelly brings to Ohio State: Could Buckeyes run game be nation’s best?

New York Times

On Friday afternoon, Ryan Day named his mentor, Chip Kelly, Ohio State’s newest offensive coordinator. What we learned from Ryan Day Ohio State’s run game could be one of the nation’s best. GO DEEPER Ohio State lands Ole Miss transfer RB Quinshon Judkins You saw just how good Kelly’s scheme was in 2022 with UCLA. Kelly will have to spend …

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Ohio State and Texas enter CFP semi at Cotton Bowl with a chance to end title droughts

Former champs Texas and Ohio State seek another title shot when they play in CFP semi at Cotton Bowl

Tough, old school defense a calling card for all four teams left in the national championship hunt

No. 6 Ohio State routs top-ranked Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl, advances to CFP semifinals

The Sports Report: Ohio State gets its revenge in the Rose Bowl

Ohio State’s ‘silver bullet’ defense eager to avenge loss to Oregon

Thornton leads Ohio State against Pittsburgh after 25-point outing

AP Top 25 Extra Points: No. 14 ASU, No. 17 Iowa St front-runners in what could be wild Big 12 finish

Will Howard helps No. 2 Ohio State rout Northwestern 31-7 at Wrigley Field

Ohio State Dominates Texas in Wire-to-Wire Victory

Penn State vs. Ohio State: Big Ten Showdown on the Line

Nittany Lions Seek Revenge as Ohio State Battles for Validation in Big Ten Clash

Ohio State Rebuilding Under Coach Jake Diebler: A Season of Potential

Cam Ward’s star turn, Ashton Jeanty for Heisman, and more college football midseason superlatives

Overlooked by the No. 3 Buckeyes, Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson packs some extra motivation for his trip home

Jeremiah Smith scores 2 TDs in 1st half and helps No. 3 Ohio St pull away and rout Michigan St 38-7

Returning starters, transfers have No. 2 Ohio State talking about another national championship

Aggressive Ohio State awaits bigger test against Duke in March Madness second round

Jacy Sheldon leads four Buckeyes in double figures as Ohio State routs Maine 80-57 in March Madness

Ohio State seeking March Madness momentum in opener against Maine. Richmond gets rematch with Duke

Maryland upsets No. 4 Ohio State 82-61 in Big Ten Tournament to seize familiar spot in semis

No. 2 Ohio St knocks off Michigan 67-51 for 15th straight win and sole possession of Big Ten title

Thornton leads Ohio State against Michigan State after 25-point showing

What Chip Kelly brings to Ohio State: Could Buckeyes run game be nation’s best?