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Ideal College Football Playoff Scenario For Ohio State
After being upset by the Michigan Wolverines in the final game of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes are awaiting their official spot in the College Football Playoff. As the Buckeyes practice, prepare and get healthy for a playoff run, it is a good time to look at the ideal path to the National Championship game at this point. With numerous conference championship games set to take place, there could still be a lot of movement in the playoff seeding.
Shocking Way Ohio State Can Get Over Michigan Hump
Coming into this year's edition of "The Game", the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes were heavy favorites over the Michigan Wolverines. Despite being on the road and going up against an Ohio State team desperate to beat their rival after a three-year slump, the 6-5 Wolverines pulled off the upset 13-10. This was a defensive battle in the cold and Ohio State had every opportunity to take control of this game yet squandered their chances.
Ohio State Buckeyes Linebacker Rising Up Draft Boards
Sitting and waiting your turn to be the starter rather than transferring to a different school feels uncommon in the current era of college football. That is the path that Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Cody Simon took and it is most certainly working in his favor. In his previous four years in the Ohio State program, Simon did play in 44 games and started in 15.
Ohio State Buckeyes Stunning Opposing Defenses On Generational Run
When opponents of the Ohio State Buckeyes go up against this year's team, they have to be prepared to tightly guard numerous shooters. Actually forcing Ohio State into bad shots is easier said than done. Coming into this season, anyone who paid close attention to the Buckeyes' offseason was eager to see the deep backcourt go to work.
Can Ohio State Succeed Playing Small Ball This Season?
The Ohio State Buckeyes have not been great at fielding a starting lineup with length in the front court for a long time. In fact, whenever the Buckeyes have a 7 footer at center, it seems like the next tallest starter is about 6'6" or 6'7". A perfect example of this was last year's team where 6'11" Felix Okpara was typically joined in the front court by 6'6" Evan Mahaffey.
Cleveland Browns Should Replace Nick Chubb With Heisman Hopeful
The Cleveland Browns are on their way to a top five pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. However, they should consider trading down and replacing Nick Chubb. As the Cleveland Browns continue to lose in 2024, the 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer. Although an awful season has most certainly not been welcomed by the fanbase, the consolation prize of a potential top five pick will help a little due to the pain endured.
Cleveland Browns Should Replace Nick Chubb With Heisman Hopeful
As the Cleveland Browns continue to lose in 2024, the 2025 NFL Draft is getting closer and closer. Although an awful season has most certainly not been welcomed by the fanbase, the consolation prize of a potential top five pick will help a little due to the pain endured. With Deshaun Watson clearly not being the answer at quarterback, there will be plenty of talk about the Browns picking a quarterback in the first round in 2025.
Ohio State's Offensive Line Depth Becoming Major Issue
The Ohio State Buckeyes are currently ranked No. 2 in the country and their only loss was to the No. 1 Oregon Ducks by one point on the road. This alone explains the season for Ohio State to this point. It is has not been perfect and does have the one blemish on paper. However, in what has been a strong season to this point, the Buckeyes have overcome adversity on the offensive line.
Ohio State Buckeyes Continue To Set Records In Historic Season
The Ohio State Buckeyes and Michigan Wolverines have an incredible rivalry that does not only pertain to football. In fact, the stakes couldn't get much higher than they were on Sunday afternoon. In the men's soccer Big Ten Championship, the No. 1 seed Buckeyes played host to the No. 7 seed Wolverines. Despite being the top seed in the conference tournament as well as the No. 1 ranked team in the country, the Buckeyes were outplayed by the Wolverines in the first half.
Several Offensive Stars Shine In Ohio State's Win Over Northwestern
The Ohio State Buckeyes continued their winning ways in an unconventional stadium for football. By taking down the Northwestern Wildcats 31-7 at Wrigley Field in Chicago, the No. 2 Buckeyes improve to 9-1 on the year. Here are some of the notable performers from this week in another edition of stock up, stock down. Stock Up - Quinshon Judkins The talented running back set the tone right away when he ran through a tackle on third and short in on the team's opening offensive drive.
Ohio State Buckeyes Offensive Lineman Linked To Detroit Lions Original
The Big Ten Conference college football teams in the state of Michigan are struggling this season. As the Michigan Wolverines currently sit at 5-5 overall and the Michigan State Spartans are 4-5, the state's NFL team is certainly not facing the same struggles. The Detroit Lions are rolling in 2024 and despite a rough performance in the first half versus C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans this past week, Dan Campbell's squad fought back in the second half and pulled off a surprising comeback.
Ohio State Buckeyes Enter Top 25 Ahead Of Second Game
The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to host the Youngstown State Penguins on Monday night for their home opener of the 2024-25 campaign. This comes exactly one week after a dominant showing in Las Vegas resulting in a victory over the No. 19 Texas Longhorns. One thing will be different for Jake Diebler's crew on Monday night and that is a Top 25 ranking attached to the team name. In the preseason poll, Ohio State was unranked but among a group of potentially strong teams receiving votes.
Ohio State Buckeyes Edge Rusher Linked To Philadelphia Eagles
As the season progresses for the Ohio State Buckeyes, mock drafts for the 2025 NFL Draft continue to be released. Jack Sawyer has been the edge rusher from Ohio State that seems to continue to be looked at as a first-round prospect. One new mock draft actually has JT Tuimoloau as the first-round selection though. Nick Baumgardner of The Athletic released his mock draft on Thursday and to no surprise believes that Emeka Egbuka will be an early selection in the upcoming draft.
Ohio State Buckeyes Star Could Be Top 10 Pick In NFL Draft
After a strong showing for the offensive line and entire defense versus the Penn State Nittany Lions, the Ohio State Buckeyes stock is on the rise. As Ohio State climbs to No. 2 in the first College Football Playoff rankings of the season, an individual player's NFL Draft stock may be on the rise as well. CBS Sports released a new 2025 NFL mock draft on Wednesday and the landing spot for wide receiver Emeka Egbuka is rather intriguing.
Ohio State Could Seriously Contend For A Big Ten Conference Championship
Confidence in the 2024-25 Ohio State Buckeyes Men's Basketball team should be soaring after their excellent performance versus the Texas Longhorns on a neutral site to open the season. Not only did the Buckeyes defeat the No. 19 team in the country in Las Vegas, but on national television this team should have put the whole Big Ten Conference on notice. The last few seasons, the Purdue Boilermakers have been kings of the conference.
Ohio State Stock Report After Buckeyes Bury Penn State
The No. 4 Ohio State Buckeyes traveled to No. 3 Penn State in search of a bounce-back victory versus the Nittany Lions. After a one-point loss versus the Oregon Ducks, a bye week and a narrow win in a poor performance versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers, momentum has not been on Ohio State's side. A major part of Ohio State's struggles on the offensive side comes down to poor offensive line play.
Five-Star Guard Chooses Kansas Over Ohio State, Several Other Schools Original
The wait is officially over. Darryn Peterson was one of the most coveted prospects in the 2025 recruiting class and the Ohio State Buckeyes were among his top four choices. Joining the Buckeyes as finalists were the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas State Wildcats and the USC Trojans. In a battle of Big Ten versus Big 12, the Ohio native chose the Kansas Jayhawks on Friday night. The Jayhawks are getting the the No. 3 player in the nation according to 247 Sports.
Star Ohio State Receivers Lead College Football In Multiple Categories
In the last game out for the Ohio State Buckeyes against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Carnell Tate was the leading receiver for the team. Leading up to that game, Emeka Egbuka and Jeremiah Smith had firmly been the main two targets for Will Howard this season. These two receivers have different body builds, different playing styles and are at different stages of their college careers. However, they are both dominant and extremely productive on the football field.
Star Ohio State Buckeyes Guard Named To Major Preseason Watchlist
The 2024-25 edition of the Ohio State Buckeyes is one full of new beginnings. Not only will Jake Diebler be entering his first season as head coach but a major chunk of the roster is composed of transfers and freshmen. Even though there are numerous new faces on the roster and potentially four new starters, one player remains as the most important hold over from the Chris Holtmann era. Bruce Thornton is now a junior and will once again likely command a ton of minutes as the starting point guard.
Former Ohio State Star Leads NFL In QB Pressures
As Ohio State's current defensive front continues to get some questions about their lack of sacks and pressures so far this season, one former Buckeyes edge rusher has been dominant at the next level. Nick Bosa has been the star pass rusher for the San Francisco 49ers for quite a while. This season has been no different. Although Bosa's 4.5 sacks so far this season only have him tied for No. 20, according to Pro Football Focus, he leads the league in quarterback pressures.
Two Ohio State Buckeyes Recognized For Week Nine Performances
Week nine was a forgettable one from an Ohio State perspective. Ultimately, the Buckeyes did walk away with a victory but the overall performance in the 21-17 win was poor. There were two players on offense who happened to have strong enough performances to make Pro Football Focus's Big Ten Team of the Week. Wide receiver Carnell Tate and center Seth McLaughlin were recognized for their contributions in Ohio State's win.
Several Stars Emerge In Poor Ohio State Performance Versus Nebraska
The Ohio State Buckeyes were nothing short of disappointing versus the Nebraska Cornhuskers on Saturday. Despite an awful offensive performance, the defense played well and the Buckeyes ended up escaping a potential upset at home. Here were the players to increase their stock in the 21-17 win and the players whose stock went down. Stock Up - Carnell Tate Coming into the season, the talk in the wide receiver room was about the trio of Emeka Egbuka, Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.
Ohio State Buckeyes Could Land 4-Star Guard In November
The good news for Ohio State Men's Basketball keeps coming leading up to the start of the 2024-25 season. Not only is the current squad getting some preseason recognition with a revamped roster and new head coach, but things are going well on the recruiting trail. On Tuesday, four-star power forward A'mare Bynum announced his commitment to the Buckeyes. Just a few days later, his Link Academy teammate, Davion Hannah, announced that he is down to four schools.
Could 2025 NFL Draft First Round Pass By With No Buckeyes Selected?
Many players returned from the 2023 Ohio State Buckeyes squad to run it back and accomplish some major goals as a team in 2024. Despite losing to the Oregon Ducks by one point in their last game out, this group can still beat the Michigan Wolverines, win a Big Ten Championship and win a National Championship. That is all within reach still as the season progresses. Once all is said and done regardless of the end results, there will be a mass exodus to the NFL following the season.
Ohio State Buckeyes Secure Major Win For 2025 Recruiting Class
The Ohio State Buckeyes are set to take the floor in less than two weeks. With Jake Diebler's crew opening the 2024-25 campaign at a neutral site against the No. 19 Texas Longhorns, a ton of eyes will be on the revamped Buckeyes. Despite not being in the initial Top 25, Ohio State is among the group of teams receiving votes. Not only is the trajectory of Ohio State potentially going up on the court under Diebler, but the recruiting successes have been notable.
Two Ohio State Stars Considered 2025 Fantasy Football First-Round Picks
As the 2024 NFL season progresses, fantasy football players find themselves in the heart of the regular season. For those who play in a dynasty league, the thought of 2025 draft picks may be in the back of your mind. In preparation for the 2025 rookie drafts, Dynasty Nerds created a mock draft for superflex formats. Although quarterback is a premium in this type of format, two Ohio State Buckeyes at other positions are predicted to still be first-round picks.
Answer At Quarterback Should Be Obvious For Cleveland Browns
The developments at quarterback leading up to the game versus the Cincinnati Bengals were certainly intriguing. Fans of the Cleveland Browns have been frustrated with the play of Deshaun Watson and many have been calling for Jameis Winston to start instead. Winston has been the No. 2 quarterback on the depth chart all year so far and has even taken some snaps in short yardage situations. However, that changed on Sunday.
Ohio State Buckeyes Should Rethink Left Tackle Situation
When the Ohio State Buckeyes lost 32-31 to the Oregon Ducks, the biggest loss was not the game that night. In fact, that loss may not mean anything for the outcome of this season for the Buckeyes. The biggest loss was the injury to left tackle Josh Simmons. The experienced tackle was having an excellent season so far and was projected to be a first or second round pick in the upcoming NFL Draft.
Ohio State In Contention For Former 5-Star Georgia QB Commit
The Ohio State Buckeyes are no stranger to landing commitments from five-star quarterbacks in recent times. Ryan Day's program not only snagged Julian Sayin from Alabama out of the transfer portal at the start of 2024 but the Buckeyes hold a commitment from Bellefontaine's Tavien St. Clair in the 2025 class. Now, there is a legitimate shot to secure a commitment from another five-star quarterback in the 2026 recruiting class. Jared Curtis is a 6'3", 225-pound quarterback from Nashville, Tennessee.
Star Ohio State Buckeyes Receiver Added To Award Watchlist
The Ohio State Buckeyes now officially have two wide receivers on the Biletnikoff Award watchlist. Prior to the season, Emeka Egbuka was named to the preseason watchlist. On Wednesday, freshman sensation Jeremiah Smith made his way onto the list as well. .@Jermiah_Smith1 has been added to the @biletnikoffawrd Watch List 📈 pic.twitter.com/GUuEIo0pNF — Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) October 16, 2024 Truthfully, this is not shocking by any means.
Two Young Wide Receivers Get Major Opportunity With Cleveland Browns Original
After an abysmal 1-5 start to the 2024 season, the Cleveland Browns have appeared to pull the plug and start a rebuild. The first indicator was trading veteran wide receiver Amari Cooper to the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday. Although Cooper was a star for the team during the two seasons prior, he led the league in drops to start this year and has looked like a shell of his former self.
How Ohio State's Loss To Oregon Should Alter The AP Poll Rankings
The battle in Eugene between the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes and the No. 3 Oregon Ducks will go down as an instant classic. It was nothing short of a heavyweight battle trading punches throughout the night. After flipping the lead numerous times, Oregon took a one-point lead with under two minutes left to play. Despite driving down the field and initially getting in field goal range, the Buckeyes made several costly mistakes which resulted in losing the game 32-31.
Stock Is Down For Numerous Ohio State Players Following Loss To Oregon
The highly anticipated matchup between No. 2 and No. 3 overall was well worth the wait. The Ohio State Buckeyes and Oregon Ducks competed in one of the more back and forth games in recent memory. In the 32-31 victory for the Ducks, Ohio State was exposed defensively which means that one side of the football will be earning a ton of the stock down references. There were certainly some players who played well in this game, but for the Buckeyes, this loss stings and the negatives stand out.
Ohio State Buckeyes WR Predicted To Land With Buffalo Bills
The closer and closer we get to 2025, the more that mock drafts will present themselves. For the Ohio State Buckeyes, numerous players continue to pop up on the first-round radar. One player who appears to be a near lock to be a first-round pick in 2025 is wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. The star receiver has been in great form this season and to this point has 30 receptions for 433 yards and five touchdowns. Three of those touchdowns came in the victory over the Iowa Hawkeyes this past Saturday.
Ohio State Offensive Lineman Acknowledged After Win Over Iowa Original
Back in the offseason, the assumption was that Seth McLaughlin would win the starting center job after transferring from Alabama. Not only did he win that job but so far this season, he has played quite well. This is certainly a welcome sight after the Ohio State Buckeyes struggled with offensive line consistency in 2023 and McLaughlin himself had a down year with the Crimson Tide. Through the non-conference schedule and two Big Ten Conference games, the pairing has been perfect for both parties.
Ohio State Ready For Oregon After Big Win Over Iowa
After defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7 on Saturday, all attention turns towards a road trip to Eugene, Oregon this next weekend. The win against the Hawkeyes could mean a lot for this next Big Ten Conference clash. The Ohio State Buckeyes currently sit at No. 3 in the AP poll, while the Oregon Ducks sit at No. 6. This matchup will not only draw a ton of attention, but this could really shake up the rankings.
Ohio State Defense, Emeka Egbuka Clinical Versus Iowa
The Ohio State Buckeyes claimed another victory in convincing fashion after defeating the Iowa Hawkeyes 35-7 on Saturday. Despite a dominant performance defensively, the Ohio State offense only managed to put seven points on the board in the first half. The lack of scoring certainly changed in the second half. Here are the player who saw their stock go up and the players who saw their stock go down for the Buckeyes.
Star Ohio State WR Predicted To Land With Pittsburgh Steelers
Former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields is the man at the helm of the Pittsburgh Steelers offense. With how he has been playing in recent times, the likelihood of him being the long-term starter for the Steelers is pretty strong. The Steelers once again have a strong defense but their offense could use some more weapons, specifically at wide receiver. In a recent 2025 mock draft by Trevor Sikkema of Pro Football Focus, he had the Steelers addressing this need in the first round.
Akron Zips Expose Offensive Line Concerns For Ohio State Buckeyes
Headed into the 2024 season, the offensive line concerns have continued to grow for the Ohio State Buckeyes fanbase. Justin Frye's group had obvious struggles in 2023 and were overpowered by the Missouri Tigers to end last season. Not only have there been concerns about the current offensive line, but there have been questions about the ability to secure commitments from top-tier recruits.
Former Ohio State Buckeyes Star Gives New Head Coach Major Praise
D'Angelo Russell's time at Ohio State may have been short, but his impact was certainly felt. Prior to becoming a one and done, Russell had a stellar freshman year in 2014-15 with the Buckeyes. After averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, five rebounds and 1.6 steals, the young basketball star earned All-American, All-Big Ten, Big Ten All-Freshman and Big Ten Rookie of the Year honors. Russell was then selected by the Los Angeles Lakers with the second overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft.
Ohio State Set For Massive Weekend Visit With 5-Star Prospect
The Ohio State Buckeyes start the 2024 football season on Saturday against the Akron Zips. This of course draws a heavy amount of attention from Ohio State fans, but the men's basketball team may have the bigger news. The football team is expected to easily cruise past the Zips, but for the hoops squad, they find themselves in the heart of a tough battle for one highly-rated recruit. That very same five-star prospect is visiting this weekend.
Ohio State Buckeyes Star Named Top 2026 NFL Draft Prospect To Watch
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Ohio State Buckeyes Star Named Top 2026 NFL Draft Prospect
When it comes to player evaluations for the NFL Draft, most discussions this year will be about the players eligible for the 2025 draft. There are many Ohio State Buckeyes who should be headed to the 2025 NFL Draft, hopefully after accomplishing some major goals by winning some hardware. As for the players not eligible to leave for the NFL until 2026, one will most certainly be drawing a ton of attention across the country.
Ohio State's Starting Will Linebacker Job Finds Resolution
The competition for the starting Will linebacker job at Ohio State has been a major talking point for the Buckeyes defense headed into the 2024 season. With the former safety Sonny Styles shining through the position change and C.J. Hicks impressing with his blitzing ability, the competition was certainly intriguing. On Tuesday, head coach Ryan Day announced that Styles won the job and will be the starter next to Cody Simon.
REPORT: Former Ohio State Player To Be Released By Houston Texans
Since drafting C.J. Stroud in the 2023 NFL Draft, the young quarterback has instantly become the face of the Houston Texans franchise. Last season, when the former Ohio State Buckeyes star dropped back to pass, another former Ohio State player was one of his more reliable targets. Noah Brown was in his first year with the Texans after spending five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. Despite being behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell on the depth chart, Brown still managed to put up some good numbers.
Should Cleveland Browns Explore Adding Denver Broncos RB To Roster? Original
Nick Chubb is starting the season on the PUP list which means he will at minimum miss the first four weeks of the 2024 season. With Chubb still not back on the practice field, the reality is that he could miss even more time than that this year. Even though the Cleveland Browns have experience with Jerome Ford as the starting running back, preparing for an extended period of time without Chubb is important.
Vikings Waive New QB, Potentially Make Room For Cleveland Browns QB
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Vikings Waive New QB, Potentially Make Room For Cleveland Browns QB Original
After joint practices between the Cleveland Browns and Minnesota Vikings, I suggested that the Vikings could make a trade for Tyler Huntley and take him back to Minnesota following the preseason game. This of course is because rookie J.J. McCarthy will be out for the season and Sam Darnold is set to start. Behind Darnold, the Vikings could use some more reliable depth. They did make a move around this same time, instead signing Matt Corral.
Star Cleveland Browns Receiver Leads NFL In Major Statistic Original
Upon his arrival in Cleveland in 2022, Amari Cooper instantly established himself as the No. 1 wide receiver on the Browns. The veteran NFL wide receiver might sometimes get overlooked when it comes to evaluating the top wide receivers in the league, yet he does happen to lead the NFL in one major receiving statistic. The 33rd Team posted a graphic on social media of the percentage of catches that result in a first down or a touchdown.
3 Stars For Cleveland Browns Versus Seattle Seahawks
In a preseason riddled with poor performances and injuries, the Cleveland Browns can now turn their attention towards the start of the regular season. Despite losing 37-33 against the Seattle Seahawks on the road in a late night matchup, this was the best preseason performance for the Browns. Here are three players who deserve recognition as stars of the game. Tyler Huntley Huntley saved his best for last in the preseason finale.
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