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Deputy editor and Ohio State football beat writer @11w.bsky.social
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Ohio State is the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff and will host Tennessee in the first round: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Earns No. 8 Seed in College Football Playoff, Will Host Tennessee in First Round
Ohio State is the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff and will host No. 9 seed Tennessee in the first round.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:44 PM
With Ohio State likely to be either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff, I made my final guess for how the 12-team bracket will stack up: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Poised to Be Seventh or Eighth Seed in College Football Playoff, Depending On Whether It Jumps Penn State in Final Rankings
With Ohio State likely to be the seventh or eighth seed depending on whether it jumps Penn State, we make our final bracket projection for the first 12-team CFP.
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December 8, 2024 at 5:25 AM
Ohio State’s loss to Michigan only made Tavien St. Clair hungrier to begin his Buckeye career.

A lifelong OSU fan, the five-star QB is personally driven to help OSU change its fortunes in The Game: elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...

“You can be known as a legend by beating the team up north.”
Ohio State’s Loss to Michigan Only Made Tavien St. Clair Hungrier to Start His Buckeyes Career
A lifelong Buckeye fan, Tavien St. Clair fulfilled a childhood dream by signing with Ohio State on Wednesday and says he takes the Buckeyes’ losing streak to Michigan personally.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:34 PM
The transfer portal officially reopens Monday. With Ohio State set to lose 16+ starters from this season, the Buckeyes should be active participants.

A look at the positions the Buckeyes need to target most: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Offensive and Defensive Lines, Kicker Among Positions Ohio State Should Target in the Transfer Portal
We look at the positions Ohio State most needs to target when the transfer portal opens next week with the offensive line, defensive line and kicker being top areas of focus.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:32 PM
Ohio State has added 25 players to its 2025 recruiting class on National Signing Day.

Learn more about all of them here: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Signing Day Central: Ohio State’s 2025 Commits Officially Becomes Buckeyes
We’re keeping track of every signing as each member of Ohio State’s 2025 recruiting class officially becomes a Buckeye on National Signing Day.
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December 4, 2024 at 10:19 PM
Ohio State suffers its fourth straight loss to Michigan, 13-10, as Ryan Day falls to 1-4 in The Game: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Suffers Fourth Straight Loss to Michigan, 13-10
Ohio State suffers its fourth straight loss to Michigan, 13-10, as Ryan Day falls to 1-4 in The Game.
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November 30, 2024 at 8:54 PM
15 of Ohio State’s 22 starters have already seen substantial playing time in at least one Michigan game while only eight Wolverines have played 30+ snaps on offense or defense against the Buckeyes.

Ohio State’s experience could be an asset in this year’s game: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Veterans’ Experience Against Michigan An Advantage for Buckeyes in This Year’s Game
15 Ohio State starters have already seen substantial playing time in at least one edition of The Game, and that experience should be advantageous for the Buckeyes this year.
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November 29, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Ohio State lands a Thanksgiving commitment from four-star tight end Corbyn Fordham, who becomes the third member of the Buckeyes’ 2026 recruiting class: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Four-Star Tight End Corbyn Fordham Commits to Ohio State
Four-star tight end Corbyn Fordham commits to Ohio State, giving the Buckeyes their first tight end commit in the 2026 class.
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November 28, 2024 at 6:16 PM
Will Howard has exceeded expectations at Ohio State, proving Ryan Day’s belief in him right by becoming one of college football’s best quarterbacks.

He’s got more to prove as Ohio State enters goal season, but he looks ready to meet the moment in The Game: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Will Howard Exceeding Expectations As Ohio State’s Quarterback and Looks Ready to Meet the Moment Against Michigan
Will Howard has exceeded expectations to become one of college football’s best quarterbacks this season and looks ready to lead Ohio State to a victory in The Game.
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November 28, 2024 at 1:13 AM
Five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., the No. 1 OT in the 2025 recruiting class, is visiting Ohio State for today’s game against Indiana: elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...

Sanders committed to Tennessee in August.
Five-Star 2025 Offensive Tackle, Tennessee Commit David Sanders Jr. On Campus for Ohio State vs. Indiana
Ohio State is getting another shot at the 2025 class’ No. 1 offensive tackle as five-star prospect and Tennessee commit David Sanders Jr. is visiting OSU for the Indiana game.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Last Call: Questions, players to watch and predictions for Ohio State in its top-five matchup with Indiana www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Last Call: Questions, Players to Watch and Predictions for Ohio State’s Top-Five Matchup with Indiana
We assess the biggest questions, highlight the top players to watch and make some predictions for what we’ll see from Ohio State in its top-five matchup with Indiana on Saturday.
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November 23, 2024 at 2:25 PM
Jim Knowles says he expects C.J. Hicks’ future to include “a lot more” rushing off the edge after the junior linebacker got in on two fourth-quarter sacks last week vs. Northwestern: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Jim Knowles Thinks C.J. Hicks’ Future Will Include “A Lot More” Rushing Off of the Edge
Jim Knowles says he expects C.J. Hicks’ future to include “a lot more” rushing off the edge after the junior linebacker got in on two sacks last week vs. Northwestern.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Kirk Herbstreit misses calling Ohio State games, but he’s still been watching the Buckeyes closely and has been impressed, especially with Will Howard.

Herbstreit is also appreciative of Ohio State’s continued support for his son, Zak: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Kirk Herbstreit Misses Calling Ohio State Games, Says Will Howard Has Been “Much Better” Than He Anticipated
Back at Ohio State for ESPN’s College GameDay, Kirk Herbstreit says he misses calling Buckeye games but has been impressed by this year’s team, especially Will Howard.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:40 AM
A look at five key matchups to watch in tomorrow’s Ohio State vs. Indiana game: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Five Key Matchups to Watch in Ohio State vs. Indiana
Ohio State’s reshuffled offensive line vs. Indiana’s defensive line and both teams’ wide receivers against each other’s cornerbacks will be among the key matchups to watch.
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November 23, 2024 at 12:37 AM
Just one day after his season-ending injury, Seth McLaughlin was back at practice helping Ohio State prepare for Indiana.

“It says so much about Seth, the type of player he is, the type of leader he is,” Lathan Ransom said.

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Seth McLaughlin Shows Continued Leadership at Ohio State Practice One Day After Season-Ending Achilles Injury
Seth McLaughlin was back at practice just one day after his season-ending injury and Ryan Day expects McLaughlin to continue to be a valuable leader for Ohio State.
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November 22, 2024 at 4:43 AM
Carson Hinzman is Ohio State’s new starting center and Austin Siereveld is Ohio State’s new starting left guard.

Ryan Day didn‘t hesitate to make those decisions after Seth McLaughlin’s season-ending injury, showing his confidence in both: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Shows Confidence in Carson Hinzman, Austin Siereveld with Quick Move to Name New Starters on Offensive Line
Ryan Day showed confidence in Carson Hinzman and Austin Siereveld by naming them Ohio State’s new center and left guard just one day after Seth McLaughlin’s season-ending injury.
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November 21, 2024 at 3:06 AM
Great insight from @bytaylorl.bsky.social on this week’s Real Pod Wednesdays as he breaks down how Curt Cignetti engineered such a quick turnaround at Indiana and where the Hoosiers will challenge Ohio State this weekend: youtube.com/watch?si=55C...
Real Pod Wednesdays: Breaking Down Indiana’s Rise and Where Hoosiers Can Challenge Ohio State
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November 20, 2024 at 6:06 PM
Ohio State suffered its second major offensive line injury of the season as standout center Seth McLaughlin suffered an Achilles tear on Tuesday: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...

We discussed the impact of the injury and how Ohio State could replace him: youtube.com/watch?v=lvPw...
Ohio State Center Seth McLaughlin Reportedly Tears Achilles
Ohio State suffers a second major injury to its offensive line as starting center Seth McLaughlin reportedly tore his Achilles on Tuesday.
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November 20, 2024 at 6:03 PM
Ohio State men‘s soccer defeats Michigan, 1-0, in front of a record crowd of 8,938 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium to win its first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2009: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-a...
Ohio State Men’s Soccer Defeats Michigan, 1-0, to Win Big Ten Tournament Championship
Ohio State men’s soccer wins its first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2009 with a 1-0 win over Michigan in front of a record crowd at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium.
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November 17, 2024 at 11:30 PM
Carnell Tate shined in an emotional Chicago homecoming, scoring two touchdowns in front of a large contingent of family and friends in Ohio State’s 31-7 win over Northwestern: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ryan Day, Ohio State Teammates Proud of Carnell Tate As He Scores Two Touchdowns in Emotional Chicago Homecoming
Ryan Day and Carnell Tate’s Ohio State teammates were proud of and thrilled for the sophomore wide receiver as he scored two touchdowns in an emotional return to Chicago.
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November 16, 2024 at 11:37 PM
Carnell Tate and Quinshon Judkins scored two touchdowns each as Ohio State pulled away from Northwestern for a 31-7 win at Wrigley Field: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Pulls Away from Northwestern for 31-7 Win at Wrigley Field
Carnell Tate and Quinshon Judkins scored two touchdowns each as Ohio State pulled away from Northwestern with 31 unanswered points for a 24-point win over the Wildcats.
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November 16, 2024 at 8:07 PM
Tyleik Williams is “full go” for Ohio State today, but the Buckeyes will be without a few backups including Mitchell Melton, Aaron Scott Jr., Calvin Simpson-Hunt, Will Kacmarek and Zen Michalski: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Ohio State Football Status Report: Tyleik Williams “Full Go,” Mitchell Melton and Aaron Scott Jr. Out Against Northwestern
Tyleik Williams is “full go” but Mitchell Melton and Aaron Scott Jr. are out for Ohio State as the Buckeyes face Northwestern at Wrigley Field.
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November 16, 2024 at 2:40 PM
Question: Will the unique field setup affect gameplay?
Player to Watch: Carnell Tate
Prediction: Ohio State allows zero offensive touchdowns again

Last Call: Questions, players to watch and predictions for Ohio State vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...
Last Call: Questions, Players to Watch and Predictions for Ohio State vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field
We pitch the biggest questions, pick the top players to watch and take a swing at predicting what will happen in Ohio State’s clash with Northwestern at Wrigley Field.
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November 16, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Ohio State plays football at Wrigley Field today.
November 16, 2024 at 2:35 PM
Texas A&M hands Ohio State men’s basketball its first loss of the season, 78-64: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-b...

The Aggies shot 40 free throws in the game, making 32 of them.
Ohio State Shoots 34% From the Field, Turns the Ball Over 10 Times in 78-64 Loss to No. 23 Texas A&M
Ohio State shoots 34% from the field, 27% from the 3-point line and turns the ball over 10 times as No. 23 Texas A&M hands the No. 21 Buckeyes their first loss of the year.
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November 16, 2024 at 4:44 AM