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Monday Musings: Top 5 Questions for Game 3 – Ohio

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Ohio State did exactly what the nation’s No. 1 team is supposed to do, dismantling Grambling State 70-0 in a dominant Week 3 performance. Julian Sayin was nearly perfect, Jeremiah Smith flashed superstar potential, and the defense pitched a shutout while creating turnovers. The win not only showcased the Buckeyes’ explosiveness, but also gave Ryan Day a chance to build depth across the roster as young players saw valuable reps. With Ohio up next, the Buckeyes look every bit the part of a championship contender.

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Buckeyes Remain On Top in Week 3 Polls

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The Buckeyes remain on top of the college football world after Week 2, holding steady at No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. Ohio State’s 70–0 demolition of Grambling showed the kind of offensive explosion Ryan Day was calling for, while fellow Big Ten powers Penn State, Oregon, and Illinois all strengthened the league’s national standing. Meanwhile, Florida State and Oklahoma surged, South Florida crashed the rankings, and Michigan slid after falling in Norman. With the playoff picture slowly starting to take shape, here’s where things stand heading into Week 3.

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Game 2 Recap: Ohio State 70 – Grambling 0

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Ohio State left no doubt in its first game as the nation’s No. 1 team since 2015, steamrolling Grambling State 70-0 in the Horseshoe. Julian Sayin was nearly flawless, completing his first 16 passes to set a school record and finishing 18 of 19 for 306 yards and four touchdowns in just one half of work. Jeremiah Smith added another highlight-reel performance with 119 yards and two scores, while the Buckeye defense pitched a shutout and held Grambling to just 166 total yards. The afternoon served as both a celebration of Ohio State’s rise back to the top spot in the polls and a glimpse at the program’s young stars who will define the future.

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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Grambling

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Fresh off their statement win over No. 1 Texas, the top-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes return to the Horseshoe for a very different kind of test: their first-ever meeting with Grambling State. Saturday’s matchup won’t carry the same national stakes as last week’s showdown, but it offers Ryan Day’s team an opportunity to clean up the details, build confidence in a young offense, and showcase depth across the roster.

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Bold Predictions: Grambling State

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Ohio State passed its first test of the season with a gritty win over No. 1 Texas, but now the Buckeyes face a different kind of challenge in Week 2: taking care of business against an overmatched Grambling State team while cleaning up the mistakes from the opener. The run game needs a spark, Julian Sayin needs more reps to settle in as QB1, and Ryan Day will want to see his depth shine before Big Ten play arrives. With all eyes on execution rather than the scoreboard, here are our bold predictions for how Saturday in the Shoe might unfold.

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Buckeyes Back on Top: Ohio State Leads Six Big Ten Teams in Week 1 Polls

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For the first time since 2021, Ohio State is back at No. 1 in both the AP and Coaches Polls after grinding out a 14–7 win over preseason No. 1 Texas in Columbus. It wasn’t pretty, but Ryan Day’s team leaned on its defense and a poised debut from Julian Sayin to set the tone for the 2025 season. With the Buckeyes starting on top, the path to defending their national title is officially underway.

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Monday Musings: Top 5 Questions for Game 2 – Grambling State

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Fresh off a gritty 14–7 win over No. 1 Texas, Ohio State returns home to face Grambling State in Week 2. The Buckeyes proved they can win a slugfest, but now the focus shifts to sharpening details, building rhythm in the run game, and giving Julian Sayin more confidence as the new QB1. Ryan Day’s team will be heavy favorites, but the real test isn’t the scoreboard—it’s whether Ohio State can clean up the offensive line play, establish consistency on the ground, and showcase its depth before Big Ten play begins. Expect to see plenty of rotations, plenty of young faces, and hopefully plenty of answers about what this team looks like beyond a top-five showdown.

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Game 1 Recap: Ohio State 14 – Texas 7

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In a slugfest worthy of the hype, No. 3 Ohio State opened its title defense by grinding out a 14–7 win over preseason No. 1 Texas in the Horseshoe. Behind a clutch 40-yard touchdown from Julian Sayin to Carnell Tate, a pair of red-zone stands, and a defense that made Arch Manning earn every yard, the Buckeyes snapped Texas’ 11-game road winning streak and sent a scarlet message to the rest of college football: this new team is ready to write its own identity.

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Game Preview: Ohio State vs Texas

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The defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes kick off their 2025 season with a heavyweight clash against preseason No. 1 Texas in the Horseshoe. It’s the fifth meeting between the two storied programs, and history says the stakes are massive — in three of the last four, the winner has gone on to play for a national title. With College GameDay in town for Lee Corso’s final headgear pick, Arch Manning stepping into the spotlight, and Julian Sayin making his first start as Ohio State’s quarterback, the stage is set for one of the most anticipated season openers in recent memory.

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Bold Predictions: Texas

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The defending champs open the 2025 season with a noon showdown against preseason No. 1 Texas. It’s Arch Manning’s first trip into the Horseshoe and Julian Sayin’s first real test as Ohio State’s quarterback. Noon games sometimes catch teams flat, but with this kind of stage, expect fireworks from the opening kickoff. Here are our bold predictions for Saturday.

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