Bill Rabinowitz
@billrabinowitz.bsky.social
Ohio State football beat writer on Substack after 26 years at the Columbus Dispatch. Please follow and subscribe at billrabinowitz.substack.com/subscribe. Author of book on OSU's 2024 season, "Buckeye Brotherhood."
The Ohio State men's tennis advances to the finals of the ITA Indoor National Championship with a 4-2 victory over Virginia. Aidan Kim clinched the match with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 win at No. 1 singles. Kim also clinched the quarterfinal win. OSU plays Texas or Baylor for the title.
February 17, 2026 at 12:13 AM
The Ohio State men's tennis advances to the finals of the ITA Indoor National Championship with a 4-2 victory over Virginia. Aidan Kim clinched the match with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 win at No. 1 singles. Kim also clinched the quarterfinal win. OSU plays Texas or Baylor for the title.
The Ohio State men's tennis team continued its hot start to the season with a close first-round win at the ITA Indoor Team championships in Dallas. bit.ly/3OeHeXv
Ohio State men's tennis on a roll entering ITA Indoor championships
The Buckeyes won their first-round match over host SMU 4-3 on Friday
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February 13, 2026 at 11:35 PM
The Ohio State men's tennis team continued its hot start to the season with a close first-round win at the ITA Indoor Team championships in Dallas. bit.ly/3OeHeXv
I have an update amid speculation that Alabama will cancel its series vs. Ohio State in '27 and '28.
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Here's the link: bit.ly/3Zvry4F
Despite speculation, Alabama-OSU series remains on
There’s been speculation that Alabama would cancel its home-and-home series with Ohio State in 2027 and ‘28 following the SEC’s decision to go to a nine-game conference schedule.
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February 13, 2026 at 1:48 AM
I have an update amid speculation that Alabama will cancel its series vs. Ohio State in '27 and '28.
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Here's the link: bit.ly/3Zvry4F
I decided to write a little something about the tragedy of Darron Lee and how little we really know about the people we cover.
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The link: bit.ly/3OED9fh
Thoughts on the tragedy of Darron Lee
A little secret about a journalist’s job is that we don’t truly know the people we cover.
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February 12, 2026 at 5:50 PM
I decided to write a little something about the tragedy of Darron Lee and how little we really know about the people we cover.
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The link: bit.ly/3OED9fh
It's been a tough day in my business, both locally and nationally. It was therapeutic for me to put my thoughts together. No paywall on this one.
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A sad day
In Columbus, we lost a great journalist and friend, and the Washington Post killed its sports department
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February 4, 2026 at 10:21 PM
It's been a tough day in my business, both locally and nationally. It was therapeutic for me to put my thoughts together. No paywall on this one.
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The link: bit.ly/4ruVGsH
The Big Ten has finally released its 2026 conference schedule. Here's the link along with a couple of poll questions: bit.ly/4q9clB3
Ohio State's 2026 Big Ten schedule is finally revealed
The Buckeyes' path to a conference title is a tough one
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January 27, 2026 at 10:41 PM
The Big Ten has finally released its 2026 conference schedule. Here's the link along with a couple of poll questions: bit.ly/4q9clB3
Indiana playing for the national championship is hard for anyone to believe, especially my son, who went to IU. I wrote a little something about what it means to him. Hope you enjoy.
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Why Indiana's shocking rise has a personal connection for me
My son went to IU and watching him suddenly care about football has been delightful
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January 19, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Indiana playing for the national championship is hard for anyone to believe, especially my son, who went to IU. I wrote a little something about what it means to him. Hope you enjoy.
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The link: bit.ly/4qqdcy5
I hope you saw my story this morning about Ryan Day and Ohio State’s strategy for navigating the new transfer portal/NIL landscape. We touched on other subjects in the interview and I wanted to share that as well.
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The link: bit.ly/49DmQX7
Ryan Day on what went wrong vs. Miami, the OC job and more
In my conversation with the Ohio State coach about the transfer portal/NIL, we touched on other subjects
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January 15, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I hope you saw my story this morning about Ryan Day and Ohio State’s strategy for navigating the new transfer portal/NIL landscape. We touched on other subjects in the interview and I wanted to share that as well.
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The link: bit.ly/49DmQX7
Exclusive: Ryan Day explains how Ohio State is navigating this year's new NIL/transfer portal landscape. 'We have to adapt, which we have.'
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The link: bit.ly/49WozYL
Exclusive: Ryan Day explains Ohio State's strategy for transfer portal/NIL
I saw down with the Buckeyes' coach yesterday in a wide-ranging interview about navigating college football's challenging new landscape
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January 15, 2026 at 12:11 PM
Exclusive: Ryan Day explains how Ohio State is navigating this year's new NIL/transfer portal landscape. 'We have to adapt, which we have.'
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The link: bit.ly/49WozYL
I will have a story posted on my Substack tomorrow morning that I think Ohio State fans will be interested in. It'll be for subscribers only. Here's the link to subscribe: bit.ly/45Id5FO
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January 15, 2026 at 3:21 AM
I will have a story posted on my Substack tomorrow morning that I think Ohio State fans will be interested in. It'll be for subscribers only. Here's the link to subscribe: bit.ly/45Id5FO
James Laurinaitis has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
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The link: bit.ly/4pK6TV9
James Laurinaitis elected to College Football Hall of Fame
Laurinaitis was a star linebacker for Ohio State and now coaches that position for the Buckeyes
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January 14, 2026 at 7:27 PM
James Laurinaitis has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
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The link: bit.ly/4pK6TV9
This is the last week players can enter the transfer portal, but it's already clear how different OSU's roster will be in 2026. I had some thoughts on what it means and how my book on the 2024 championship team feels like it's from a different era. bit.ly/4sEjP1h
Thoughts on NIL, transfers and why my book feels like history already
Ohio State’s roster remains in flux as we begin the final few days of the open transfer portal window.
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January 12, 2026 at 11:08 PM
This is the last week players can enter the transfer portal, but it's already clear how different OSU's roster will be in 2026. I had some thoughts on what it means and how my book on the 2024 championship team feels like it's from a different era. bit.ly/4sEjP1h
College football is full of chaos right now in the midst of the transfer portal window. I talked to an insider about what programs are trying to navigate. "Insanity" is a word I heard more than once. I'm making this link on my Substack accessible to non-paying subscribers.
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The link: bit.ly/49idz6s
College football insanity: 'Nothing to hang your hat on'
Ohio State's season is over, but the Buckeyes, like all programs, are scrambling to navigate the NIL/transfer portal era
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January 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
College football is full of chaos right now in the midst of the transfer portal window. I talked to an insider about what programs are trying to navigate. "Insanity" is a word I heard more than once. I'm making this link on my Substack accessible to non-paying subscribers.
The link: bit.ly/49idz6s
The link: bit.ly/49idz6s
Ohio State isn't alone. All of the powers that have ruled the College Football Playoff have been eliminated. It's a new era.
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The link: bit.ly/3MXZ0xH
Ohio State isn't alone. Blue blood programs are on the sidelines in this CFP
The NIL and transfer portal have transformed college football.
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January 2, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Ohio State isn't alone. All of the powers that have ruled the College Football Playoff have been eliminated. It's a new era.
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The link: bit.ly/3MXZ0xH
Analysis: After upset loss to Miami, how should we view Ohio State's season?
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The link: bit.ly/3N0HAk4.
Analysis: What to make of the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes?
A team that rolled through the regular season couldn't find the magic that propelled the 2024 team in the postseason
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January 1, 2026 at 7:47 PM
Analysis: After upset loss to Miami, how should we view Ohio State's season?
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The link: bit.ly/3N0HAk4.
My story on Ohio State's loss to Miami in the CFP quarterfinal. So many reasons for the loss. A great regular season, but after that...
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Buckeyes' season ends with a thud
Ohio State couldn't dig out of a first-half hole and fell 24-14 to underdog Miami in the CFP quarterfinals.
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January 1, 2026 at 7:33 AM
My story on Ohio State's loss to Miami in the CFP quarterfinal. So many reasons for the loss. A great regular season, but after that...
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The link: bit.ly/4qE6zbn
I'll be providing real-time updates on the Ohio State-Miami game on Substack. Here's the link: bit.ly/4pkAAf4
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January 1, 2026 at 12:36 AM
I'll be providing real-time updates on the Ohio State-Miami game on Substack. Here's the link: bit.ly/4pkAAf4
How I think tonight's Ohio State game against Miami plays out.
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How I think tonight's Ohio State-Miami game plays out
If the offensive line can handle Miami's front four, the Buckeyes should win
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December 31, 2025 at 11:11 PM
How I think tonight's Ohio State game against Miami plays out.
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Here's a profile of Ohio State DC Matt Patricia I think you'll enjoy as we wait for tonight's CFP quarterfinal against Miami. How a year off helped Patricia rediscover his "why."
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The link: bit.ly/4aKvJQZ
Finding joy: How Matt Patricia erased skepticism to help OSU's defense get even better
A year away from coaching in 2024 was pivotal in the defensive coordinator's success
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December 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
Here's a profile of Ohio State DC Matt Patricia I think you'll enjoy as we wait for tonight's CFP quarterfinal against Miami. How a year off helped Patricia rediscover his "why."
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The link: bit.ly/4aKvJQZ
Just like last year, Ohio State enters the CFP with concerns about its offensive line. The lineman vow they're ready to rise to the challenge again.
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The link: bit.ly/4ayby8F
Like last year, all eyes are on Ohio State's offensive line for CFP
Miami's stout defense will pose a challenge to a Buckeye line that struggled against Indiana
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December 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Just like last year, Ohio State enters the CFP with concerns about its offensive line. The lineman vow they're ready to rise to the challenge again.
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The link: bit.ly/4ayby8F
Brian Hartline said he is fully focused on Ohio State during the Buckeyes' playoff run, not his upcoming job at South Florida.
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'Not much has changed.' Brian Hartline says he's focused on Ohio State, not South Florida
But OSU's offensive coordinator won't be the primary play-caller during the College Football Playoff
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December 30, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Brian Hartline said he is fully focused on Ohio State during the Buckeyes' playoff run, not his upcoming job at South Florida.
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The link: bit.ly/3LeKCAn
Fully healthy, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate predicts a repeat national championship. Plus, notes on Lincoln Kienholz and Tegra Tshabola.
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December 29, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Fully healthy, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate predicts a repeat national championship. Plus, notes on Lincoln Kienholz and Tegra Tshabola.
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The link://bit.ly/3N3Smpu
Ryan Day will assume primary play-calling duties from Brian Hartline for the CFP, and OSU will have a new right guard.
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The link: bit.ly/4judDoJ
Ryan Day goes back to play-calling
He has taken that off offensive coordinator Brian Hartline's plate for the CFP
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December 22, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ryan Day will assume primary play-calling duties from Brian Hartline for the CFP, and OSU will have a new right guard.
The link: bit.ly/4judDoJ
The link: bit.ly/4judDoJ
Damn. He had a nice rookie season, too.
Browns coach Kevin Stefanski says rookie RB Quinshon Judkins suffered a dislocated ankle and fractured fibula Sunday against the Bills.
December 21, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Damn. He had a nice rookie season, too.
As Ohio State gets ready for the College Football Playoff, I have a humble request.
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A request to my subscribers
People have asked me, because of the expense involved, whether I will be covering Ohio State’s College Football Playoff run in person.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:39 PM
As Ohio State gets ready for the College Football Playoff, I have a humble request.
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