Football: Ohio State will rely on first-year starters to make substantial impacts — again

Ohio State doesn’t have much room to complain about the year-to-year cycle of losing and replacing players. Massive turnover is just part of the cy…

Football: Ohio State searches for leadership following key departures

Many were taken somewhat aback by Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer naming nine players on his team to be captains for the 2017 season, a total tha…

Football: Versatility breeds NFL opportunities for Sam Hubbard and Jalyn Holmes

INDIANAPOLIS — Sam Hubbard used to show up at Jalyn Holmes’ apartment door at 4:30 a.m. He would knock on the door to get his fellow Ohio State def…

Football: Talent remains with Ohio State defensive ends despite depth departure

There was a case to be made that Ohio State’s defensive end depth in 2017 was as strong as any in college football. It could even have been the bes…

Football: Ohio State’s winners and losers of the NFL draft entry deadline

In the past, Ohio State has been heavily hit by underclassmen forgoing their remaining years of eligibility to leave school early for the NFL draft…

Analysis: Taking an early position-by-position look at the 2018 Ohio State defense

Here is a position-by-position breakdown of Ohio State’s defense in 2018. The years provided by the players indicates grade in the 2017 season.…

Football: Cotton Bowl practices give Ohio State seniors chance to prepare replacements

DALLAS — When the Cotton Bowl trophy is given to the winner between Ohio State and USC Friday, the Buckeyes will watch  nine senior starters head t…

Football: Early Signing Day boosts Ohio State defensive tackle depth, highlights concern for defensive end

Depth was not an issue for the Ohio State defensive line in 2017. At the very least, it was not an issue at defensive end. That narrative could …

Buckeye Brief: Five takeaways from Ohio State’s 62-14 win versus Maryland

No. 10 Ohio State imposed its will against Maryland, defeating the Terrapins 62-14 Saturday night at Ohio Stadium. Here are five takeaways from the…

Buckeye Brief: Demario McCall’s role, justifying Terry McLaurin’s block and more

Three days after Ohio State defeated Rutgers 56-0 in Piscataway, New Jersey, redshirt senior quarterback J.T. Barrett, a few of his teammates and t…