Buckeye Football Notebook: ‘I’m looking forward to watching him play’
Five-Star Starting to Shine In 2018, Tyreke Johnson became the first 5-star safety signed by the Buckeyes since Vonn Bell in 2013. Unlike Bell, who…
Spring’s Unanswered Questions for the Ohio State Cornerbacks
Every year following Ohio State spring football we recap what happened position by position. Who stepped up, who stepped back, what got fixed, and what didn’t? With 12 of the 15 spring practices cancelled due to the pandemic, however, essentially nothing happened, nothing got fixed, nobody stepped up, and no questions got answered. So since we can’t talk about…
Tyreke Johnson Working To Earn A Role In Spring Practice
This year’s spring practice could be a turning point in the career of Tyreke Johnson, who hasn’t played much, but has an opportunity to be an impact player for the 2020 Buckeyes.
How Will Ohio State Replace… CBs Damon Arnette and Jeff Okudah
Damon Arnette and Jeff Okudah had very different paths to Ohio State. Okudah was one of the most sought after players in the 2017 recruiting…
How Will Ohio State Replace… SAF Jordan Fuller
Jordan Fuller was a three-year starter for Ohio State, replacing All-American Malik Hooker quite well. This past season he was the last line of defense for one of the best Buckeye defenses ever, and whoever replaces him this coming season will have just as much pressure on him as Fuller did in replacing Hooker.
6 Buckeye Football Players Facing Important Springs: Defense
Six players on the Ohio State defense who’ve been working for several years to get into the regular rotation, and seemingly have a clearer path to get there this fall.
Ohio State Football Notebook: ‘I felt like I was cheating’
Prior to the 2018 season, the NCAA allowed football programs to hire a 10th assistant coach. Ohio State made that 10th coach Alex Grinch from Washington State. Grinch took over the safeties from defensive coordinator Greg Schiano, who was then left without a position to coach. Instead of now having a position…
Ohio State Spring Recap — Starters Stayed Strong at Cornerback
The Buckeyes are one of those rare teams that lost a starting cornerback early to the NFL over the offseason, yet still return two cornerbacks who are also considered starters. Fifth-year senior Damon Arnette and junior Jeff Okudah are back, and bring with them three seasons of experience in OSU’s starting rotation. Three second-year corners…
Ohio State Football 2018 Freshman Report — CB Tyreke Johnson
Tyreke Johnson came to Ohio State from Trinity Christian Academy in Jacksonville, Florida. He was a 5-star prospect and the No. 21 player in the 2018 recruiting class. Johnson was ranked the No. 2 safety in the nation and the No. 5 player in the state of Florida. He signed with Ohio State over offers from Clemson, Alabama, Duke…
Five for Friday: Redshirt Freshmen Buckeyes Looking at Starting Jobs
Every year, college football teams sign recruiting classes full of players who are viewed as reinforcements and positive additions to that year’s team. This is an accurate assessment, but what is often overlooked for each team is the number of redshirt freshmen who will actually be contributing while the true freshmen are…
How Will Ohio State Replace… Kendall Sheffield
Ohio State returns Damon Arnette and Jeff Okudah, who were both in the rotation with Sheffield last year. The common theory is that the rotation will continue if possible. The first name that comes to mind when thinking about continuing the rotation is redshirt sophomore Shaun Wade. Wade was the team’s nickel back…
