Even though he enrolled early, Garrett Wilson’s repetutation still preceded him at Ohio State. Ranked the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2019 recruiting class, Wilson arrived at OSU with more expectations than most. Essentially from his first day, however, he has done a great job of living up to those expectations. The football season is still a long way off…
The Buckeyes went about replacing outside receivers Terry McLaurin and Johnnie Dixon this spring, turning toward several players to give it a go. Austin Mack and Binjimen Victor returned and provided a veteran presence for a group that needs it. The group has also seen an injury to redshirt freshman Kamryn Babb and the transfers of…
Justin Fields and Matthew Baldwin competed to be Ohio State’s starting quarterback this spring. No winner was announced, nor was there going to be. It was only the first leg of the competition — or at least it would have been had Baldwin not decided to transfer out. While Baldwin’s departure may have cleared up the competition…
Ohio State freshman wide receiver Garrett Wilson had an outstanding spring for the Buckeyes. In Saturday’s spring game, he caught four passes for 44 yards, which was a fine way to cap his total camp performance. It was an 18-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter, however, that provided a glimpse of what Wilson’s teammates…
COLUMBUS — The Buckeyes have lost three fifth-year senior receivers in Terry McLaurin, Johnnie Dixon, and Parris Campbell from last year’s team. As key cogs of Ohio State’s receiving group — better known as “Zone 6” — they set the standard for what OSU receivers should be. With all three off to the NFL, the younger members of…
Spring practices are a lot like bowl practices in that young players get more reps than they do in fall camp or during the season. With more opportunities come more results, and this spring has been no different. On Wednesday, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was asked to name a couple of young players who have made big strides…
Every year, new Buckeyes emerge and climb the depth charts of the Ohio State offense and defense. It is a necessary progression which then allows the program to replace departed stars and reestablish any loss of depth. Spring football is significant portion of that player development and progression, and it always provides a few glimpses…
Two more Buckeyes lost black stripes following Monday’s Ohio State football practice, as true freshman receiver Garrett Wilson and redshirt freshman walk-on receiver Austin Kutscher both received the coveted nod. The removal of the black stripe from their helmet signifies that they are now full-fledged Buckeyes. Wilson…
Garrett Wilson is the highest-rated wide receiver signed by Ohio State in at least the last 20 years, so folks can be forgiven for having some lofty expectations for him even as a true freshman. Buckeye fans are accustomed to hearing about the newest, hottest, latest thing in Buckeye football every spring and fall, and every…
In this episode of the Buckeye Weekly podcast, Tony Gerdeman and Tom Orr talk Buckeye spring practice. The receivers and secondary were the topics of the day, including discussions of freshman receivers Garrett Wilson and Jaelen Gill. The secondary is also discussed following conversations with coaches. We know more now than…
