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 more2027 Five-Star Commit L.J. Smith Reclassifies to 2026, Giving Ohio State a Major Boost
Ohio State’s future just arrived a year ahead of schedule. Five-star guard L.J. Smith, one of the nation’s premier backcourt prospects in the 2027 recruiting class, has officially reclassified to the 2026 class, accelerating his path to Columbus and providing another significant addition to Jake Diebler’s rapidly evolving roster. After completing his junior season at Oak Hill Academy in Virginia,
Read moreBuckeyes 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 time has come for a clear-eyed evaluation of how the program navigated a pivotal offseason. Although they still have 2 roster spots available that most likely will be filled by
Read moreInternational 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 State over UConn and several other schools. The 200-pound Serbian prospect spent this past season at Wasatch Academy in Utah after previously developing through the highly regarded Crvena zvezda youth
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.
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