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Buckeye50 Playoff Picks – November 3, 2026

Just when the College Football Playoff picture appeared to be settling into place, college football reminded everyone why the games are played on Saturdays.
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BYU Pulls Away in the Second Half to Down Buckeyes in Salt Lake

BYU used a 16-4 run late in the second half to create separation in what was a back and forth game to pull away in front of a pro-BYU crowd
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Monday Musings: Oregon

Ohio State’s 30–18 loss at USC removed every remaining margin for error, but it did not end the season. This week’s Monday Musings examines Luke Fahey’s encouraging debut, 464 yards that produced only 18 points, a defense that surrendered its dependable identity, real progress from the running game and why winning out would still send the Buckeyes to Indianapolis.
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Game Recap: Ohio State 18 – USC 30

Ohio State walked out of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday night with its second loss of the season, a 30-18 defeat to USC that was frustrating precisely because the Buckeyes did enough things well to make the result feel avoidable.
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Week 9 Predictions – 2026

Last Week: Ohio State had the week off and hopefully used it to get their new starting quarterback ready for battle. Was probably a blessing that the bye week fell when
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Game Preview: Ohio State vs USC

Ohio State heads to Hollywood for a sold-out Halloween showdown with USC—and likely a first-time starter at quarterback. Our full Buckeye50 preview breaks down the battle in the trenches, Jeremiah Smith’s next milestone, USC’s response to a stunning loss at Wisconsin and the first coaching meeting between Ryan Day and Lincoln Riley.
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Bold Predictions: USC

Ohio State moved to No. 2 in the country without taking a snap during its open week, but the ranking is not the most important change surrounding the Buckeyes. When Ohio State walks into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Halloween night, it will do so without Julian Sayin and with a first-time starting quarterback leading an offense that is still trying to solve its protection and rushing inconsistencies. That makes USC dangerous regardless of what happened Saturday night in Madison.
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Monday Musings: USC

Ohio State moved to No. 2 without taking a snap, but the Buckeyes return with a new reality at quarterback and no room to treat USC’s 24–7 loss at Wisconsin as reassurance. This week’s Monday Musings examines the Fahey–St. Clair decision, the defensive blueprint for Jayden Maiava, Jeremiah Smith’s next record and why a sold-out Halloween night at the Coliseum remains dangerous.
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Buckeyes Hold Off Butler’s Second-Half Push to Secure Exhibition Win

On a day when former Ohio State and Butler head coach Thad Matta was honored at halftime for his illustrious career with both programs, the Buckeyes and Bulldogs settled things on the court with Ohio State coming away with an 82-73 victory in the final exhibition tune-up for both teams ahead of the regular season. Matta, who amassed 502 career wins, including 337 at Ohio State, was recognized for his contributions to both programs before the Buckeyes closed out the afternoon with a win.
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Week 8 Predictions – 2026

Last Week: Ohio State won the game over Indiana 19-15, but lost their starting quarterback. A lot of calls not made by the officials against Indiana but the Buckeyes overcame that
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