Ohio State aims for a strong start and improved special teams in their rare night home game against Minnesota, a solid Big Ten opponent, with expectations of a dominant performance given their undefeated defense and home advantage.
Ohio State's spring game saw 47 different Buckeyes play snaps on offense and 41 on defense, with established starters being taken out early to preserve their health for the fall. The snap counts for the game provide insight into how playing time was divided at each position, with quarterbacks, running backs, wide receivers, tight ends, offensive linemen, defensive ends, defensive tackles, linebackers, cornerbacks, and safeties all seeing significant rotation. Walk-ons also got opportunities to showcase their skills, and true freshmen made the most of their extended action, combining for 183 yards and three touchdowns.
Ohio State's men's basketball team is on a winning streak and eyes a spot in the NCAA Tournament, Chip Kelly praises the culture at Ohio State and looks forward to coaching the Buckeyes' offense, Eddie George and Keyshawn Johnson discuss their Mount Rushmore of Buckeyes, Ohio State's football program continues to produce top receivers, and a roundup of Ohio State-related news and events.
Ohio State's defense is set to remain strong with junior defensive end Jack Sawyer announcing his return for another season. Sawyer, a key player with impressive stats including 48 total tackles and 6.5 sacks this season, aims to earn his first Gold Pants and contribute to the Buckeyes' national championship aspirations. His decision, along with the return of other upperclassmen, will bolster the team's defensive lineup as they prepare for the 2024 season.
Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class, ranked second nationally and first in the Big Ten, consists of 21 commits with an average star rating of 93.07. The class includes top prospects such as Jeremiah Smith, Mylan Graham, Eddrick Houston, Aaron Scott Jr., and Air Noland.
Ohio State fans are furious and disappointed after the Buckeyes' loss to Michigan, their first loss of the season. Some fans are questioning Ryan Day's tenure as head coach, criticizing his approach and the team's performance. The loss marks Michigan's first three-game winning streak against Ohio State since 1995-97.
The "College GameDay" panel was split on who would win between No. 6 Ohio State and No. 9 Notre Dame, with Lee Corso choosing the Buckeyes, Kirk Herbstreit bringing up comments about Ohio State's physicality, Vince Vaughn picking the Fighting Irish, Desmond Howard basing his pick on offensive line and quarterback trust, and Pat McAfee buying into the Notre Dame culture. The Buckeyes are 3.5-point favorites, and "College GameDay" has only picked one Ohio State game in 2023.