Ohio State Opens 2026 Season at No. 1 in AP and Coaches Polls

Ohio State will begin the 2026 season ranked No. 1 in both the Associated Press and Coaches Poll, leading a historic Big Ten presence atop the preseason rankings.

Big Ten Media Days: Three Questions Facing Ohio State Entering the 2026 Season

The unofficial beginning of the 2026 college football season has arrived, and Ohio State will once again take center stage at Big Ten Football Media Days. Head coach Ryan Day will represent the Buckeyes alongside quarterback Julian Sayin, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Jaylen McClain.

Ohio State and JPMorganChase Announce Landmark Partnership as Buckeyes Enter a New Era

Ohio State Athletics announced a landmark partnership with JPMorganChase, making the financial institution one of the department’s premier corporate partners and introducing the Chase logo to Ohio State athletic uniforms as college athletics continues to evolve in the revenue-sharing era. 

Buckeyes Roster Reset: Honest Evaluation of Where Ohio State Got It Right — and Where Questions Remain

Now that Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team has essentially finalized the rotational portion of its roster and the Big Ten schedule has been released for the 2026–27 season, the

International Prospect Vuk Lazarevic Commits to Ohio State

7-foot-1 Serbian forward Vuk Lazarevic has officially committed to Jake Diebler and the Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team as a member of the program’s 2026–27 recruiting class, selecting Ohio

Will Kacmarek Selected No. 87 Overall by the Miami Dolphins

Will Kacmarek was selected No. 87 overall in the third round by the Miami Dolphins, giving Miami a versatile tight end who brings physicality, reliability, and a team-first mentality to their offense. While he may not have always been the headline name in Columbus, Kacmarek built a reputation as one of the most dependable pieces in Ohio State’s system.

Davison Igbinosun Selected No. 62 Overall by the Buffalo Bills

With the 62nd overall pick in the second round, the Buffalo Bills selected Davison Igbinosun, adding a physical, high-upside cornerback to their secondary and continuing Ohio State’s strong presence throughout the 2026 NFL Draft.

Max Klare Selected No. 61 Overall by the Los Angeles Rams

With the 61st overall pick in the second round, the Los Angeles Rams selected Max Klare, adding another Ohio State playmaker to the growing list of Buckeyes heading to the league.

Kayden McDonald Selected No. 36 Overall by the Houston Texans:

After a dominant first round, Ohio State continued to make noise early on Day 2 as Kayden McDonald was selected No. 36 overall in the second round by the Houston Texans—adding another trench anchor to the growing list of Buckeyes heading to the league.

Caleb Downs Goes No. 11 Overall to the Dallas Cowboys

Continuing an incredible run in the 2026 NFL Draft, Caleb Downs was selected No. 11 overall by the Dallas Cowboys, adding yet another elite Ohio State defender to the first-round spotlight.

At this point, it’s not just a good draft for Ohio State—it’s a statement.