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Trending News: Buckeyes Get a Proven Answer on the Back EndMissed Opportunity in Seattle Ends Buckeyes’ West Coast PushJerquaden Guilford Shines on National Stage at Navy All-American BowlBo Jackson’s Return Anchors Ohio State’s Backfield for 2026Kayden McDonald and Arvell Reese Leave Ohio State Early for the 2026 NFL DraftThe Exodus in Columbus ContinuesBuckeyes Unleash Second-Half Avalanche to Sink OregonBrandon Inniss Returns as Buckeyes Add Christian Alliegro to 2026 RosterThe Buckeyes Add An Experienced Receiver and Eye a Couple Bama TeammatesCaleb Downs’ Declares for the NFL Draft: The Future of Ohio State’s Safety RoomThe Ohio State Wide Receiver Room Drama ContinuesMajor Transfer Portal News: John Walker, Bryce West, and Justin TerryBuckeyes Show Heart in Tough One-Score Loss to No. 10 NebraskaGraham and Tshabola Out; Williams and Riggs InAaron Scott Jr. Jumps In the Transfer Portal While Lincoln Kienholz Jumps Back OutCincere Johnson Confirms His Five-Star Future at Under Armour WeekBuckeyes Rally to Defeat Rutgers on the RoadTen Scholarship Buckeyes are Officially in the Transfer PortalBuckeyes Reload the Receiver Room with Cortez HanktonBuckeyes’ Title Defense Ends at Cotton Bowl as Miami Stuns Ohio State, 24–14Gratitude, Legacy, and the Standard: Why Ohio State Still Sets the ToneBuckeyes’ Offensive Coordinator Will Not Be Chip KellyBuckeyes Land Nation’s Top Defensive End in DJ JacobsBuckeye Receivers Ready to ShineFormer Buckeyes in Transfer Portal AgainTressel’s Defining Triumph: The Night Ohio State Shocked the WorldDemon Time in Dallas: Jeremiah Smith vs. His HometownA New Face in Ann ArborBuckeyes Surge Into 2027 RB Race as Gabriel Georges Takes Center StageBuilt for This Moment: Jeremiah Smith’s Road to the Cotton BowlBuckeyes Roll Into Big Ten Play With Convincing Win Over Grambling StateDay Takes the Controls AgainBuckeyes Shine Beyond the Field at Autumn CommencementBuckeyes Push North Carolina to the Brink in CBS Sports ClassicA Familiar 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Downs and Julian Sayin Continue Ohio State’s Standard of ExcellenceOhio’s Championship Weekend Showcases Future Buckeyes and Northeast Ohio DominanceOhio State Sets Its Sights on a Redemption Run in the College Football PlayoffOhio State Falls in Indy but the Buckeyes’ Championship Hopes Remain AliveBuckeyes Rally Past Northwestern to Open Big Ten Play With a Gritty Road WinChris Henry Jr. Stays Home: Ohio State Lands Its 2026 SuperstarOhio State Receives Award Surge Heading into the Post-SeasonOhio State’s 2026 Recruiting Class Update With Flips and Fresh UncertaintyOhio State National Signing Day FalloutBrian Hartline Accepts Open USF Head Coaching PositionDay Confirms Communication Issues at MichiganBuckeyes Hold No. 1 Spot as Showdown with No. 2 Indiana AwaitsOhio State Reclaims Rivalry With Dominant 27–9 Win Over MichiganBuckeyes Fall at the Buzzer Again as Pitt Stuns Ohio StateEverything on the Line: What’s at Stake for Ohio State and Michigan in The GameBuckeyes Flip DL Darryus 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Finish Off Notre Dame to Keep Ohio State PerfectBuckeyes Land 2027 Four-Star Safety Eli Johnson as Next Wave of Talent ArrivesBuckeyes Shine Under the Lights in a 48–10 Rout of UCLAJerry Lucas Joins Ohio State’s Most Honored Legends with New Campus StatueNico Iamaleave Ruled Out in Tonight’s Game Against the BuckeyesOhio State’s Freshman Bo Jackson and Isaiah West Are Elevating the BackfieldCade Stover’s Authentic Spirit Continues to Resonate with Buckeye NationBuckeyes Land Two Elite In-State Recruits, Building a Bright Future for Ohio State BasketballRyan Day Urges Buckeyes to “Eliminate the Noise” and Stay Locked InHypocritical NCAA Drops the Hammer on Michigan State, Not MichiganBuckeyes Shake Off Slow Start to Crush Appalachian StateOhio State Prepares for Familiar Foe as Nico Iamaleava Returns to ColumbusBuckeyes Flip Explosive Four-Star Athlete Legend Bey from TennesseeOhio State Remains No. 1 After Purdue Win as Focus Shifts to UCLA ShowdownBuckeyes Land Four-Star Defensive 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Tue. Jan 13th, 2026
Trending News: Buckeyes Get a Proven Answer on the Back EndMissed Opportunity in Seattle Ends Buckeyes’ West Coast PushJerquaden Guilford Shines on National Stage at Navy All-American BowlBo Jackson’s Return Anchors Ohio State’s Backfield for 2026Kayden McDonald and Arvell Reese Leave Ohio State Early for the 2026 NFL DraftThe Exodus in Columbus ContinuesBuckeyes Unleash Second-Half Avalanche to Sink OregonBrandon Inniss Returns as Buckeyes Add Christian Alliegro to 2026 RosterThe Buckeyes Add An Experienced Receiver and Eye a Couple Bama TeammatesCaleb Downs’ Declares for the NFL Draft: The Future of Ohio State’s Safety RoomThe Ohio State Wide Receiver Room Drama ContinuesMajor Transfer Portal News: John Walker, Bryce West, and Justin TerryBuckeyes Show Heart in Tough One-Score Loss to No. 10 NebraskaGraham and Tshabola Out; Williams and Riggs InAaron Scott Jr. Jumps In the Transfer Portal While Lincoln Kienholz Jumps Back OutCincere Johnson Confirms His Five-Star Future at Under Armour WeekBuckeyes Rally to Defeat Rutgers on the RoadTen Scholarship Buckeyes are Officially in the Transfer PortalBuckeyes Reload the Receiver Room with Cortez HanktonBuckeyes’ Title Defense Ends at Cotton Bowl as Miami Stuns Ohio State, 24–14Gratitude, Legacy, and the Standard: Why Ohio State Still Sets the ToneBuckeyes’ Offensive Coordinator Will Not Be Chip KellyBuckeyes Land Nation’s Top Defensive End in DJ JacobsBuckeye Receivers Ready to ShineFormer Buckeyes in Transfer Portal AgainTressel’s Defining Triumph: The Night Ohio State Shocked the WorldDemon Time in Dallas: Jeremiah Smith vs. His HometownA New Face in Ann ArborBuckeyes Surge Into 2027 RB Race as Gabriel Georges Takes Center StageBuilt for This Moment: Jeremiah Smith’s Road to the Cotton BowlBuckeyes Roll Into Big Ten Play With Convincing Win Over Grambling StateDay Takes the Controls AgainBuckeyes Shine Beyond the Field at Autumn CommencementBuckeyes Push North Carolina to the Brink in CBS Sports ClassicA Familiar Foe on the Road Back to GloryLaurinaitis Lands His 2027 Linebacker CornerstoneA Historic All-American Trifecta for the BuckeyesA Historic Season of Recognition for Ohio State FootballTed Ginn Jr. Comes Home as Buckeye Influence Grows Beyond Ohio StateLegend Bey Finds His Way Home to Ohio StateOhio State Eyes Big-Time Linebacking Recruit from North CarolinaBuckeyes Dominate AP All-America Honors in 2025Coaching Turnover Hits Ohio State at a Critical MomentMichigan’s Investigation Looks Like Damage Control, Not AccountabilityThornton Delivers, Buckeyes Outlast West Virginia in Double-Overtime ThrillerCaleb Downs Wins the Thorpe Award, Smith Shunned for the BiletnikoffOhio State Boasts Excellence Both On and Off the FieldMichigan’s Turmoil Continues as Sherrone Moore’s Tenure Ends in DisgraceUrban Meyer’s Hall of Fame Induction Cements His LegacyThornton Shines, but Buckeyes Fall Short Against No. 13 IllinoisEven as Hartline Departs, Patricia’s Elite Defense Shows Why OSU EnduresCaleb Downs and Julian Sayin Continue Ohio State’s Standard of ExcellenceOhio’s Championship Weekend Showcases Future Buckeyes and Northeast Ohio DominanceOhio State Sets Its Sights on a Redemption Run in the College Football PlayoffOhio State Falls in Indy but the Buckeyes’ Championship Hopes Remain AliveBuckeyes Rally Past Northwestern to Open Big Ten Play With a Gritty Road WinChris Henry Jr. Stays Home: Ohio State Lands Its 2026 SuperstarOhio State Receives Award Surge Heading into the Post-SeasonOhio State’s 2026 Recruiting Class Update With Flips and Fresh UncertaintyOhio State National Signing Day FalloutBrian Hartline Accepts Open USF Head Coaching PositionDay Confirms Communication Issues at MichiganBuckeyes Hold No. 1 Spot as Showdown with No. 2 Indiana AwaitsOhio State Reclaims Rivalry With Dominant 27–9 Win Over MichiganBuckeyes Fall at the Buzzer Again as Pitt Stuns Ohio StateEverything on the Line: What’s at Stake for Ohio State and Michigan in The GameBuckeyes Flip DL Darryus McKinley in Critical Pre–Signing Day AdditionIntroducing Knoxville Nate: The Newest Voice on The OHIO PodcastThe Top 10 Rivalries in College Football —And Why Ohio State vs. Michigan Stands AloneBuckeyes Crush Mount St. Mary’s to Close Homestand at 6-0Top-Ranked Buckeyes Stay Steady as Bo Jackson ShinesThe Lasting Fire of The GameHate Week Arrives – OHIO STATE vs XICHIGANOhio State Rolls Rutgers, Turns Full Focus Toward Michigan in Season FinaleHonoring the 2025 Ohio State Senior Class at The ShoeBuckeyes Dominate Western Michigan to Stay PerfectBuckeyes Land LJ Smith as Diebler’s Recruiting ImprovesWhat We Know About Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith’s HealthBuckeyes Land 2027 OT Brody McNeel but Come Up Short With 2026 Tackle Kevin BrownBuckeyes Add High-Upside Linebacker Braxton Rembert to the 2026 Recruiting ClassBuckeyes Flip In-State Tight End Nick LautarOhio State Stands Alone as the Nation’s Undisputed No. 1Buckeyes Flip Four-Star Georgia EDGE Prospect Dre QuinnThornton and Tilly Finish Off Notre Dame to Keep Ohio State PerfectBuckeyes Land 2027 Four-Star Safety Eli Johnson as Next Wave of Talent ArrivesBuckeyes Shine Under the Lights in a 48–10 Rout of UCLAJerry Lucas Joins Ohio State’s Most Honored Legends with New Campus StatueNico Iamaleave Ruled Out in Tonight’s Game Against the BuckeyesOhio State’s Freshman Bo Jackson and Isaiah West Are Elevating the BackfieldCade Stover’s Authentic Spirit Continues to Resonate with Buckeye NationBuckeyes Land Two Elite In-State Recruits, Building a Bright Future for Ohio State BasketballRyan Day Urges Buckeyes to “Eliminate the Noise” and Stay Locked InHypocritical NCAA Drops the Hammer on Michigan State, Not MichiganBuckeyes Shake Off Slow Start to Crush Appalachian StateOhio State Prepares for Familiar Foe as Nico Iamaleava Returns to ColumbusBuckeyes Flip Explosive Four-Star Athlete Legend Bey from TennesseeOhio State Remains No. 1 After Purdue Win as Focus Shifts to UCLA ShowdownBuckeyes Land Four-Star Defensive Tackle Emanuel RuffinOhio State Overwhelms Purdue in 34-10 VictoryBruce Thornton’s Career Night Fuels Ohio State’s Win Over Purdue Fort Wayne
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Jim Knowles Opens Up About Ohio State Exit, Sparks Fanbase Backlash
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  • May 8, 2025
Jim Knowles Opens Up About Ohio State Exit, Sparks Fanbase Backlash

Jim Knowles, the architect of Ohio State’s national championship-caliber defense, shocked the college football world when he left Columbus for Big Ten rival Penn State this offseason. While coaching departures…

Defensive Mastermind: Jim Knowles Breaks Down Ohio State’s Winning Formula
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  • January 17, 2025
Defensive Mastermind: Jim Knowles Breaks Down Ohio State’s Winning Formula

Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles recently provided an in-depth breakdown of his strategy, preparation, and reflections during a press conference. His remarks highlighted the meticulous planning and adaptability that…

Ohio State Defense Gears Up for Redemption Against Oregon
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  • Jim Knowles
  • Ohio State Football
  • December 28, 2024
Ohio State Defense Gears Up for Redemption Against Oregon

In a candid press conference, Ohio State defensive coordinator Jim Knowles reflected on the evolution of the Buckeyes’ defense and the team’s preparations for a highly anticipated rematch with the…

Ryan Day, Chip Kelly, and Jim Knowles Break Down Ohio State’s Dominant Victory Over Tennessee
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  • Jim Knowles
  • December 23, 2024
Ryan Day, Chip Kelly, and Jim Knowles Break Down Ohio State’s Dominant Victory Over Tennessee

The Ohio State Buckeyes delivered a commanding performance Saturday night, defeating the Tennessee Volunteers 42-17 to advance to the next round of the College Football Playoff. With a dominant showing…

Ohio State’s Jim Knowles Confident Ahead of Clash with Tennessee
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  • Ohio State Football
  • December 20, 2024
Ohio State’s Jim Knowles Confident Ahead of Clash with Tennessee

As Ohio State gears up for its much-anticipated playoff showdown against Tennessee, the Buckeye defense finds itself in the spotlight. Defensive coordinator Jim Knowles addressed the media this week, offering…

Buckeye Fans Get Insight on Defense: Jim Knowles Talks Strategy, Key Players, and Penn State Prep
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  • Ohio State Football
  • October 31, 2024
Buckeye Fans Get Insight on Defense: Jim Knowles Talks Strategy, Key Players, and Penn State Prep

Ohio State fans, Jim Knowles gave us a glimpse into the Buckeyes’ defensive mindset heading into the upcoming game. With star safety Lathan Ransom expected to return to the field,…

Jim Knowles Adjusting Ohio State Defense to Counter Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson
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  • Jim Knowles
  • Ohio State Football
  • October 4, 2024
Jim Knowles Adjusting Ohio State Defense to Counter Iowa’s Kaleb Johnson

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator Jim Knowles faces a unique challenge this week as his unit prepares to take on Iowa’s potent rushing attack, led by Ohio native Kaleb Johnson. Johnson,…

Jim Knowles Talks Defensive Depth and Growth During Tuesday Presser
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  • Jim Knowles
  • Ohio State Football
  • September 11, 2024
Jim Knowles Talks Defensive Depth and Growth During Tuesday Presser

Ohio State’s defensive coordinator Jim Knowles addressed the media on Tuesday, shedding light on various topics, from player ejections to depth across the defensive lineup. Knowles reflected on player performances…

News and Notes From Day Two of Fall Camp
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  • Jim Knowles
  • Ohio State Football
  • August 3, 2024
News and Notes From Day Two of Fall Camp

Yesterday marked the second day of Ohio State’s training camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center in Columbus, Ohio, and the excitement and expectations for the Buckeyes’ 2024 season were…

Jim Knowles Explores the “Double Eagle” Defensive Package
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  • March 8, 2024
Jim Knowles Explores the “Double Eagle” Defensive Package

During Thursday’s press conference, Ohio State’s defensive coordinator Jim Knowles hinted at the possibility of implementing a defensive strategy known as the “Double Eagle” package. This innovative approach involves transforming…

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