Football: Where Justin Fields ranks among past five Ohio State starters

It wasn’t until 12 days before Ohio State’s season opener that Ryan Day said Justin Fields began playing at a starter level. Now leading the Big…

Football: Ohio State to close nonconference with Miami (Ohio)

Alcohol was prohibited nationwide the last time Ohio State lost to another Ohio school in football. Now, fans can purchase a beer at Ohio Stadiu…

Football: Decision to return paying off for Arnette

During his 96-yard interception return for a touchdown, Damon Arnette realized he had made the right decision to return to Ohio State for a fifth y…

Football: Indiana’s trick play showed Ohio State’s defensive dominance

Indiana quarterback Peyton Ramsey flicked a screen pass backward to wide receiver Donovan Hale, who turned and fired a forward pass to tight end Pe…

Football: Five takeaways from Week 3

No. 6 Ohio State (3-0, 1-0 Big Ten) dominated its first Big Ten contest with a 51-10 road victory over the Indiana Hoosiers (2-1, 0-1). Outscoring …

Football: Teague takes off in backup role

Just 10 days before the start of the season, Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford said redshirt junior running back Demario McCall would be h…

Football: Identity established

Toughness is a word tossed around more than the pigskin itself in the game of football. It’s a violent sport, which creates an environment where…

Football: Ohio State to play first night game at Nebraska

  Ohio State’s first night game will be against the Cornhuskers on Sept. 28, the Big Ten announced Monday. The Buckeyes will travel to L…

Football: Trench warfare

There’s no official individual statistic for offensive linemen that measures performance, and defensive linemen rarely lead a team in tackles. O…

Football: Olave changes momentum with blocked punt, touchdown

For a brief moment in Ohio State’s 51-10 win over Indiana, it appeared the Buckeyes might have a game on their hands. Four straight completions …