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cleveland.com on MSN.com · 1d

Predicting Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class: Defense

Ohio State’s recruiting calendar is now in full swing, as the spring semester ends and summer workouts commence. With that in mind, we’ll take a way-too-early look at how we think Ohio State’s recruiting class will look as the calendar nears a flip to May.
cleveland.com on MSN.com · 1h

DJ Lagway, Arch Manning and adding a player to Ohio State football’s 2025 roster: Buckeye Talk podcast

Ohio State is headed to the world of hypotheticals, at least on this Thursday. As a way to discuss where OSU’s roster sits heading into the summer, Stephen Means and Stefan Krajisnik use transfer portal logic and answer a simple question.
The Columbus Dispatch on MSN.com · 4d

Deep Ohio State football talent pool produces impressive 14 NFL draft picks

Winning a college football national championship requires having as much or more talent than the next guy, and Ohio State proved that in NFL Draft.
Steelers Now · 36m

What Will Jack Sawyer’s Role Be on Steelers Defense?

Steelers defensive coordinator Teryl Austin revealed what Steelers' fourth-round pick Jack Sawyer's role will be on defense.
cleveland.com on MSN.com · 19h

Ryan Day names a ‘starter’ for Ohio State football, though one question still lingers: Where?

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Coach Ryan Day was asked Tuesday if there was a frontrunner in Ohio State football’s quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz. After a brief pause, he delivered a succinct answer. Getting an inkling of who will be QB1 when Ohio State hosts Texas on Aug. 30 is difficult.
Eleven Warriors · 4d

Los Angeles Rams Select Ohio State Defensive Tackle Ty Hamilton in Fifth Round of 2025 NFL Draft

All four of Ohio State’s starting defensive linemen from last season are headed to the NFL as the Los Angeles Rams select Ty Hamilton with the No. 148 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft.
Icon for okcthunderwire.usatoday.comOKC Thunder Wire · 19d

Ohio State football offense wins 2025 spring game: score, highlights and more

Ohio State football's national title defense started when the Buckeyes kicked off spring ... through Remembrance Park and into Ohio Stadium, starting at 10:30 a.m. Which 10 players should you watch at the Ohio State spring game? (Pregame) Sayin, Kienholz ...
Icon for www.si.comSports Illustrated · 20d

Ohio State Buckeyes Fans Should Watch Out for These 3 2026 Recruits

The Ohio State Buckeyes have gotten off to a tremendous start in the 2026 recruiting cycle ... outstanding athletic ability and his high IQ on defense. 247Sports' Ohio State Insider Bill Kurelic ...
Icon for www.dispatch.comColumbus Dispatch · 26d

Ohio State football spring scrimmage: Lincoln Kienholz sharp at QB and more observations

Coach Ryan Day said at the start of spring practice ... team offense against the first-team defense. Nearly two years after he transferred to Ohio State from Notre Dame and switched from wide ...
TribLive · 4d

Steelers continue to address defense in 4th round by selecting Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer

Bypassing a quarterback again to start the third day of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed defense for the second time when they took Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer in the fourth round Saturday.
Icon for warriorswire.usatoday.comWarriors Wire · 20d

Ohio state football spring game includes fan fest: See the schedule for Saturday

A defense under the direction of new coordinator Matt Patricia ... You can also follow along with live stats shared on the Buckeyes website. How to watch Ohio State spring game: Start time, TV channel to watch football scrimmage
Yahoo Sports · 4d

Cardinals pick Ohio State CB Denzel Burke in NFL draft fifth round: Highlights, stats

Former Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke is returning to his home state with his selection by the Arizona Cardinals in the NFL draft.
USA TODAY · 4d

Cardinals pick Ohio State LB Cody Simon in NFL draft fourth round: Highlights, stats

Cody Simon, a revered captain and former starting middle linebacker for Ohio State, was taken early in the fourth round of the NFL draft.
Chillicothe Gazette · 10d

Inside Matt Patricia's Defensive Philosophy: What It Means for Ohio State Football

As the Buckeyes look to defend their national championship, understanding Patricia's defensive philosophy provides insight into how Ohio State's defense might evolve in 2025.
USA TODAY · 6d

Detroit Lions draft Tyleik Williams, Ohio State DT, at No. 28 overall in 2025 NFL Draft

The Detroit Lions stayed in the trenches with their first-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, selecting DT Tyleik Williams out of Ohio State.
Icon for sixerswire.usatoday.comSixers Wire · Mar 28, 2025

'He's the leader of the entire team.' Ohio State football's Styles eager for senior year

A year ago, Sonny Styles was the newcomer in Ohio State’s front six on defense. Now he’s the only returning starter ... who’s expected to start alongside Styles. “It’s hard to follow after a guy who says something and he's not on their stuff.
The Lantern · 4d

Football: Ohio State 2025 NFL Draft day three tracker, Howard 14th Buckeye to be selected

Coming off a national championship, 15 Buckeyes are expected to be drafted into the NFL when the draft concludes Saturday evening. Wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, offensive linemen Donovan Jackson, Josh Simmons and defensive tackle Tyleik Williams were all drafted in the first round Thursday night.
Icon for www.si.comSports Illustrated · 24d

Ryan Day Calls Ohio State’s Starting QB Competition ‘Neck-and-Neck’

Ohio State's quarterback competition ... The Buckeyes have three quarterbacks vying for the starting job, and all three were former top recruits. Tavien St. Clair is a true freshman early enrollee ...
Icon for sports.yahoo.comYahoo! Sports · Mar 20, 2025

Grading every Ohio State men’s basketball transfer of the last decade

His defense lagged a bit in his final college ... Similar to Russell, Bonner was a role player during his one year at Ohio State, starting two of the Buckeyes’ 36 games and averaging 4.9 points ...
Icon for www.freep.comDetroit Free Press · 6d

Detroit Lions draft Tyleik Williams, Ohio State DT, at No. 28 overall in 2025 NFL Draft

Williams is expected to bolster a Lions defense that ... will miss the start of the season while recovering from his injury. Williams was a two-year starter at Ohio State and considered one ...
cleveland.com on MSN.com · 6d

How Beau Atkinson’s transfer commitment impacts Ohio State football’s 2025 defense

Ohio State has landed its first transfer portal addition of the spring, solidifying its depth at a vulnerable position.
Icon for www.elevenwarriors.comEleven Warriors · 24d

Ohio State Spring Game to Feature Offense vs. Defense Scrimmage, Tackling After First Few Series

Ohio State's spring game is sticking with the same format head coach Ryan Day has consistently opted for in recent years. The Buckeyes will divide up their roster by offense and defense ...
Athlon Sports on MSN.com · 1d

Ryan Day Makes Major Announcement About Ohio State's Starting QB Battle

"Ryan Day said Julian Sayin, Lincoln Kienholz and Tavien St. Clair all had good moments during Ohio State's spring game," Brown wrote on X. "He called the Buckeyes' quarterback battle 'a two-horse race' between Sayin and Kienholz."
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · 2d

BH: Retention factor | Change at next level

So that made it a good time to talk about Ohio State with a national transfer portal source. "They really have done a great job of figuring out the portal, or at least figuring it out with as few ...
Icon for www.crescent-news.comThe Crescent-News · 17d

Walker ready to step into leadership role with evolving Ohio defense

With recent transfer portal chaos ensuing and a few expected starters for Ohio declaring their ... questions are starting to arise over the Bobcats’ defense. Some already decently known names ...
Detroit Free Press · 20d

How to watch Ohio State football spring game: Start time, TV channel to watch scrimmage

What channel is the Ohio State spring football game on Saturday? Here’s how to watch, including start time and broadcast info.
Icon for 247sports.com247Sports.com · Feb 1, 2025

Ohio State's projected depth chart for 2025: Defense

I look for Styles to start as the slot corner/safety ... Despite having a tremendous amount of talent to replace, Ohio State's defense has all the makings of a very good one in 2025.
Icon for lancasteronline.comLancasterOnline · 4d

Steelers continue to address defense in 4th round by selecting Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer

Apr. 26—Bypassing a quarterback again to start the third day of the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed defense for the second time when they took Ohio State edge rusher Jack Sawyer in ...