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.
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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.
Read moreOhio 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.
Read moreWill 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.
Read moreDavison 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.
Read moreMax 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.
Read moreKayden 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.
Read moreCaleb 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.
Read moreSonny Styles Goes No. 7 Overall to the Washington Commanders
Continuing a dominant night for Ohio State, Sonny Styles was selected No. 7 overall by the Washington Commanders in the 2026 NFL Draft, giving the program yet another top-10 pick and further cementing its place as college football’s premier pipeline to the NFL.
Read moreArvell Reese Goes No. 5 Overall to the New York Giants
Just one pick after Carnell Tate came off the board, another Buckeye made his way into the top five as Arvell Reese was selected No. 5 overall by the New York Giants in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Back-to-back top-five selections out of Columbus isn’t just impressive—it’s becoming expected.
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