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Ohio State Defensive Coordinator Kerry Coombs Talks Buckeye Defense Following Loss to Oregon

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS – Ohio State defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs met with the media immediately following the Buckeyes’ 35-28 loss to Oregon. Ohio State’s defensive performance largely contributed to the loss. Below are the highlights of what Coombs had to say. Kerry Coombs + Oregon’s touchdowns happened when when they were in man coverage and they were supposed to be cracking the linebacker. But they need to do a better job of setting…
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Ryan Day, Buckeyes Talk Following 35-28 Loss to Oregon

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and a handful of Buckeye players met with the media following the Buckeyes’ 35-28 loss to Oregon on Saturday. Here are the highlights of what was said. Ryan Day + Day wants to thank the crowd and everyone who came out. It was really loud in the 4th quarter. He is disappointed they weren’t able to come out with a win. +…
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Ohio State Player Availability Report vs Oregon

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS — Ohio State will once again be without its starting center Harry Miller and safety Josh Proctor is a game-time decision. You can view the full availability report below. Ohio State vs. Oregon – Sept. 11, 2021 – Ohio Stadium; Columbus, Ohio      Game-Time Decision DT Jerron Cage DB Jantzen Dunn SAF Josh Proctor             Unavailable WR Kamryn Babb DE Tyler Friday OL Jakob James BUL Jaylen Johnson OL…
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Palaie Gaoteote denied eligibility this season by NCAA and other updates from Ryan Day

by John Porentas
Ryan Day reported today that the NCAA has denied USC linebacker transfer Palaie Gaoteote eligibility at OSU this season. Gaeteote is currently in Columbus and practicing with the team but is paying his own way. Day said that OSU will look into any possible appeal but if there is no appeal or if an appeal is unsuccessful they will have to come up with a plan B for Gaoteote. Day…
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Ohio State Player Updates Ahead of Oregon Game

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS — A handful of Ohio State players met with the media on Wednesday ahead of the Buckeyes’ matchup against Oregon this Saturday. Here are some highlights from the player interviews. Taron Vincent + It was great to get his first start. He is blessed to be able to play. He learned he would start on Wednesday and he talked to his parents about it. + They had a lot…
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Two-Minute Drill: Ryan Day Previews Oregon

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday to recap Minnesota and preview the Buckeyes’ home game against Oregon this Saturday. Here are the highlights. Ryan Day + Having recruits and their families see the crowd and the experience will be great. It has been over 600 days since they have had a full stadium at home. He is hoping the crowd will be…
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Ohio State Announces 22 Champions in Win vs Minnesota

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS — Ohio State announced a total of 22 players who graded out as champions following the Buckeyes’ season-opening win at Minnesota. Below is the full release from Ohio State. Champions, Players of the Game Announced Following Minnesota Win Chris Olave, Miyan Williams, Zach Harrison and Mitch Rossi all earn special honors COLUMBUS, Ohio – Following Ohio State’s season-opening 45-31 win over Minnesota last Thursday, 22 players earned champion recognition…
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C.J. Stroud Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week

by Caroline Rice
COLUMBUS – In his debut as a college quarterback, Ohio State redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud was named Big Ten Freshman of the Week as announced by the Conference on Monday. The last Ohio State player to win the Freshman of the Week award was quarterback Tate Martell in 2018. Below is the release from the Big Ten. Iowa, Michigan State, Ohio State and Penn State Earn Weekly Honors Moss…