Austin Mack came into this season knowing that it would be his last opportunity to leave his mark as a Buckeye and also his last chance to show that he was ready for a professional career. For most players, this would be the time that they would want to post their best numbers. Mack, who has posted 50 total receptions the last two seasons…
Now, nearing the end of September and having played their last non-conference game, the Buckeyes are diving into the big games on their Big Ten slate. Immediately after Ohio State’s 76-5 win over Miami (Ohio) on Saturday the focus shifted to the Buckeyes’ next opponent, Nebraska. Head coach Ryan Day made his opening statement…
COLUMBUS — Justin Fields only played one half of the game, but that was all that needed. The Ohio State sophomore quarterback led the Buckeyes to 49 first-half points on Saturday in propelling Ohio State in its 76-5 win over Miami (Ohio). Fields and the Buckeye offense got off to a slow start. He was sacked in the end zone on Ohio State’s first possession, giving…
Sophomore defensive end Tyreke Smith is expected to have a big impact on the Buckeye defense this season. But getting to this point required him to overcome and take care of injury that he had been dealing with since high school.
Over the offseason, Ohio State implemented a brand new defensive scheme, which included the addition of the hybrid linebacker/safety position known as the Bullet. In the spring, it was clear that Brendon White and Jahsen Wint were the new Bullets taking on the responsibilities of this position. From play to play, they could line up at an outside linebacker…
COLUMBUS — One of junior running back J.K. Dobbins’ goals this season was to get back to his freshman form. Last season Dobbins averaged 4.6 yards per carry, which was well under his 7.2 yards per carry as a true freshman. In the season opener last weekend, Dobbins averaged just 4.3 yards per rush and totaled 91 yards and a touchdown on 21 attempts.
Al Washington came to Ohio State from Michigan knowing that he had to improve the play of the OSU linebacker unit. After just one game, the early results are in. The linebacker play noticeably improved in the season opener. The performance shouldn’t have come as a surprise considering how much his players have raved about the impact…
COLUMBUS — Ohio State hosted the 2019 Hall of Fame class for a dinner and celebration on Friday night before being introduced at the Buckeyes’ football game on Saturday. Former Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Thad Matta, former linebacker A.J. Hawk, and former kicker Mike Nugent all answered questions about their time at Ohio State and what…
Saturday in his debut as Ohio State’s starting quarterback, sophomore Justin Fields completed 18-of-25 passes for 234 yards and four touchdowns in a 45-21 win over Florida Atlantic. He also added 61 yards rushing and a touchdown on the ground. His five touchdowns tied Dwayne Haskins’ OSU record for touchdowns responsible for in a first start.
