Sonny Styles becomes the first rookie since 2024 to be named NFC Defensive Player of the Week after he recorded a sack, forced fumble and multiple passes defensed vs. the Seahawks.

Ohio State has some difference-makers hiding in plain sight. A trip to Iowa City would be a good time to let them out.

Ohio State will wear its “Sub Zero” all-white uniforms against Iowa on Saturday for the first time since 2024 — and for the first time ever with Buckeye Stripes.

Ryan Day said he'd like Legend Bey to play against Iowa, Ohio State needs more production at defensive end and the Buckeyes “can’t get cute” against the Hawkeyes.

Iowa leads the nation in scoring defense, has improved quarterback play compared to past years with Hank Brown and is coming off a dramatic win over Michigan.

Ohio State vs. Illinois is headlined by the Buckeyes' running backs needing to step up, sorting out the defensive tackle rotation, and Devin Sanchez matching up with wideout Collin Dixon.

Illinois has interrupted an Ohio State championship climb before. This year’s Buckeyes enter the final Saturday of an imperfect September with plenty of room to rise.

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Ryan Day said Ohio State needs to improve on third down and in the red zone, challenged the running backs to “run angry” and Luke Fahey will likely remain the backup quarterback.

Four-star point guard Jaxson Davis commits to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes their second 2027 commitment in as many days.

Four-star Canadian power forward Deng Ngor commits to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes their first pledge in the 2027 class.

Every episode is a little different, but the tightening always feels the same. Buckeye fans had seen this one before.

Ryan Day said Ohio State should've let Texas score in hindsight and disagreed with the notion that the Buckeyes weren’t trying to push forward and score touchdowns late in the game.

The 14th Eleven Warriors charity tailgate will be held on 10/10 behind the Varsity Club.

Despite Ohio State’s heartbreaking loss to Texas, the Buckeyes remain the national title favorite while ranking No. 1 in ESPN's College Football Power Index and No. 2 in SP+.

Ohio State blows a 20-point fourth-quarter lead and suffers a 24-23 loss at Texas.

Ohio State vs. Texas is headlined by Julian Sayin and Arch Manning, trench warfare and Jeremiah Smith and Cam Coleman duking it out at the wide receiver position.

Ohio State will wear decals during its matchup with Texas honoring the victims of the 9/11 attacks in New York, Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Ryan Day said Ohio State’s coaches and players are “all evaluated by games like this,” Qua Russaw had a “full week” of practice and Jay Timmons “pops off the screen.”

Ohio State and Texas spent opening weekend hiding tendencies and exposing flaws. On Saturday night, their alibis expire.

Ohio State adds its first tight end in the 2028 recruiting class as Pennsylvania three-star prospect Luke Sohyda commits to the Buckeyes.

Both Luke Fahey and Tavien St. Clair showed glimpses of great quarterback play in Ohio State's win over Ball State amid a battle to be the Buckeyes’ No. 2 quarterback.

88 Ohio State players saw game action in the Buckeyes’ season opener against Ball State as OSU rotated heavily on both sides of the ball in its 56-3 win.

Joey Velazquez’s defamation lawsuit against CBS alleges that Connor Stalions had film from Ohio State practices and that Stalions instructed him to lie to the NCAA.

Ohio State cruised in Week 1 against Ball State, but now its attention has turned to Week 2 against Texas, where the Buckeyes know they must bring their A-game.

Entering Year 10 at Ohio State, Ryan Day hopes to remain at OSU for another decade. “It'd be hard for someone to convince me there's a better job in the country,” Day told Eleven Warriors.

NBA superstar and frequent Ohio State donor LeBron James narrates the Ball State Game Trailer, which features a Metallica soundtrack and sets the tone for the season opener.

Ryan Day says Ohio State’s offense will use tempo as a “weapon” under Arthur Smith, and the offensive line has “the most depth” since he arrived in Columbus.

Oregon, Ohio State and Indiana are at the top while Maryland, Purdue and Rutgers are at the bottom as Dan Hope makes his preseason projections for all 18 Big Ten teams.

Your preseason No. 1 team has a recent national title and a five-year conference title drought. Just another perfectly normal September in Columbus.

Ohio State’s backup quarterback competition continues into Saturday’s season opener as Ryan Day hopes to get both Tavien St. Clair and Luke Fahey into the game vs. Ball State.

On the same afternoon Ohio State inducts Jim Tressel into the Ohio Stadium Ring of Honor, Maurice Clarett will ring the Victory Bell before the Buckeyes' matchup with Ball State.

Ohio State’s 2026 roster includes 11 five-star and 52 four-star recruits, 29 players with 300+ snaps of college experience, 25 transfers and players from 19 different states.

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A pin set being sold by the Ohio State Team Shop seemingly hints at the Buckeyes wearing their all-black uniforms for their home game against Northwestern on Nov. 14.

After receiving the most votes of any captain, middle linebacker Payton Pierce ranks as Ohio State’s No. 8 player entering the 2026 season.

Ohio State ranks No. 1 in the AP and Coaches polls, but the Buckeyes are No. 5 behind Georgia, Texas, Oregon and Alabama in the 247Sports Team Talent Composite.

Jeremiah Smith has always been quiet, but this summer he found his voice, earning himself a spot as an Ohio State captain.

A new season of familiar expectations, an uncommon bourbon and the nation’s No. 1 team trying to stop fighting itself.

A second-team preseason AP All-American, senior left guard Luke Montgomery kicks off the top 10 of Eleven Warriors’ preseason Buckeye 20 countdown.

The Big Ten and SEC ban any player who declared for the NFL draft but did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster or signed a contract with a pro league to play in their leagues.

The Big Ten is set to ban any player who declared for the NFL draft but did not withdraw, appeared on an NFL roster or signed a contract with a pro league to play in the league.

Ryan Day says Ian Moore will likely start at left tackle, he doesn’t like NFL players returning to college football and six wide receivers could play regularly for Ohio State this season.

The first half of Ohio State's schedule features a top-five showdown at Texas, a top-25 matchup at Iowa and home games against Ball State, Kent State, Illinois and Maryland.