Monday Musings: Northwestern

Ohio State led Oregon 14–0, then watched the Ducks score 38 unanswered in a loss that left the Buckeyes with almost no postseason margin. This week’s Monday Musings separates Luke Fahey’s real progress and Jeremiah Smith’s record chase from the warning signs hidden by the final numbers—and looks ahead to a must-win home game against Northwestern.

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Game Recap: Ohio State 28 – Oregon 41

Ohio State’s 41-28 loss to Oregon felt like more than just another defeat. The Buckeyes led 14-0, watched the Ducks score 38 unanswered points and now sit at 6-3 with the championship expectations from August largely gone.

Our Buckeye50 postgame takes a more reflective look at what happened, where this team stands and what can still be salvaged over the final three games. Luke Fahey continues to grow, Jeremiah Smith is still making plays, but the defense and overall consistency remain major concerns.

The playoff dream may be fading, but the season is not over.

Three games remain.

Win them.

And finish it by beating Michigan.

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Week 10 Predictions – 2026

Last Week:  Ohio State looked great on the stat sheet in every category but the scoreboard.  For some reason, they could not get it together to win in LA. The 30-18

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Strong Second Half Fuels Ohio State Past Youngstown State in Home Opening Win

Coming off a road defeat in their season opener, the 2026-27 Ohio State basketball team made its home debut and made the most of it, using a decisive 16-2 run midway through the second half to create separation and pull away from a pesky Youngstown State squad, defeating the visiting Penguins 89-65.

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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Oregon

Ohio State’s margin for error is gone. The No. 12 Buckeyes return to the Horseshoe with Luke Fahey making his second start, a suddenly productive two-back rushing attack and their playoff hopes on the line against No. 23 Oregon. We break down the line-play battle, Jeremiah Smith’s record chase, both teams’ injury concerns, three keys and why this game should remain tight into the fourth quarter.

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Bold Predictions: Oregon

Ohio State does not need a cosmetic rebound. It needs evidence that it can correct the details that turned 464 yards at USC into only 18 points. The Buckeyes need touchdowns instead of field goals, pressure instead of prolonged coverage and discipline instead of another afternoon spent recovering from their own mistakes. Here are three bold predictions for Ohio State’s playoff-pressure matchup with Oregon.

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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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