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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State knew it had plenty of talent in its running back room entering fall camp. It may have more competition than expected. Through the first two practices of camp, sophomore Isaiah West has been one of the names generating attention. West has worked primarily with the first-team offense alongside quarterback Julian Sayin, while returning starter Bo Jackson has also continued to receive significant work with the…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State continued fall camp Friday morning with its second practice of the preseason at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following practice, the Buckeyes spoke with the media about the start of camp, position battles, new teammates and what they’re looking to accomplish as the season approaches. Tight end Nate Roberts, safety Earl Little Jr., defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. and running back Bo Jackson answered questions…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State held its first fall camp practice Thursday morning at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Following practice, head coach Ryan Day and several Buckeye players met with the media to discuss the start of camp. Watch those interviews, along with highlights from Practice No. 1, below. Ryan Day OL Luke Montgomery LB Payton Pierce Practice Sights and Sounds Photo via Ohio State Dept. of Athletics. 

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State doesn’t need Devin Sanchez to be a promising young cornerback anymore. The Buckeyes need him to become the player opposing quarterbacks avoid. The sophomore cornerback played in every situation imaginable as a true freshman. Some weeks he logged 40 or 50 snaps. Others, he barely saw the field. The experience taught him patience. Now, it has prepared him for a much different role entering 2026.…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State opened fall camp on Thursday morning with the first of its preseason practices at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. Media members and fans who purchased tickets were able to watch the Buckeyes’ entire practice, which featured 14 periods of stretching, individual drills, 7-on-7 work, formations, and team periods. Head coach Ryan Day met with reporters following practice. While it was only the first day of…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State enters the 2026 season with expectations that have become familiar in Columbus. The Buckeyes are expected to compete for championships. They have an experienced quarterback, one of the most talented wide receivers in college football, and a roster filled with players who were among the best recruits in the country coming out of high school. But even teams with championship expectations enter fall camp with…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith inherits elite talent, but his biggest challenge is creating a new identity that fits the Buckeyes. For years, Ohio State’s offense has been defined by explosive passing plays, elite wide receiver talent and NFL-caliber quarterback play. Now, the Buckeyes enter a new chapter. With Smith taking over for Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator, Ohio State will look to blend its…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has been named to the preseason watch list for the 2026 Bobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award, adding another national coaching honor to his résumé heading into the upcoming season. The award, which is presented annually to a coach who demonstrates success on the field while also emphasizing leadership, scholarship, and integrity, announced its preseason watch list on Thursday. Day…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State will enter the 2026 season with plenty of expectations, and three Buckeyes are already being recognized among the best players in the country. The Walter Camp Football Foundation named three Ohio State players to its 2026 Preseason All-America teams on Tuesday, with wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and offensive lineman Austin Siereveld earning first-team honors and quarterback Julian Sayin receiving second-team recognition. For Smith, the preseason…

COLUMBUS, Ohio — There is a point every summer when Ohio State football starts to feel real again. The calendar still says it is the offseason. The players are still working through conditioning, meetings, and individual workouts. The season opener is still weeks away. But once the Buckeyes announce the dates for open training camp practices, the countdown officially begins. Ohio State announced Tuesday that its 2026 Football Training Camp…

COLUMBUS, Ohio —Ohio State offensive line coach Tyler Bowen returns four starters from last season’s group, but that doesn’t necessarily mean the Buckeyes are one simple replacement away from finalizing the offensive line for the 2026-27 season. With former right guard Tegra Tshabola transferring after last season, Ohio State technically has one open spot up front. But Bowen said this spring that the process of determining the starting five is…