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More than three decades after his death, Ohio State’s iconic football coach Woody Hayes still has something to say - and fans can hear it by picking up the phone.
This legendary Ohio State coach has been gone since 1987, but you can still call him
Fans can still dial the late Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes’ former home number to hear a fiery pregame message from the legend.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:32 AM
More than three decades after his death, Ohio State’s iconic football coach Woody Hayes still has something to say - and fans can hear it by picking up the phone.
Ohio State tops the rankings at No. 1. Michigan must win The Game to have a shot at the playoff.
Where Ohio State, Michigan rank in the final College Football Playoff rankings before The Game
Ohio State and Michigan were ranked in the final College Football Playoff rankings before The Game.
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November 26, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Ohio State tops the rankings at No. 1. Michigan must win The Game to have a shot at the playoff.
With The Game vs. Michigan coming up, Ryan Day isn’t focused on Chip Kelly rejoining his staff: “Right now, we’re going to stick with what we’ve got.”
What Ryan Day said about a former coach potentially rejoining his Ohio State staff: Buckeye Breakfast
Former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly was fired by the Raiders earlier this week. Could he return to Ohio State?
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November 26, 2025 at 5:00 PM
With The Game vs. Michigan coming up, Ryan Day isn’t focused on Chip Kelly rejoining his staff: “Right now, we’re going to stick with what we’ve got.”
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Five Buckeyes have been named finalists for at least one national award. Quarterback Julian Sayin and safety Caleb Downs earned the distinction from multiple national awards.
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Five Buckeyes have been named finalists for at least one national award. Quarterback Julian Sayin and safety Caleb Downs earned the distinction from multiple national awards.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Five Buckeyes have been named finalists for at least one national award. Quarterback Julian Sayin and safety Caleb Downs earned the distinction from multiple national awards.
Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Five Buckeyes have been named finalists for at least one national award. Quarterback Julian Sayin and safety Caleb Downs earned the distinction from multiple national awards.
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Would you rather end the losing streak against Michigan or chase back-to-back national titles?
The ultimate Ohio State Dilemma: Would Buckeye fans trade a Michigan win for another national championship?
Despite winning the national championship last season, Buckeye players still feel their careers are incomplete without beating Michigan and winning a Big Ten title, revealing a fascinating shift in what defines success.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Would you rather end the losing streak against Michigan or chase back-to-back national titles?
Michigan is looking for a fifth-straight win over Ohio State. Here are the six players leading that mission.
Bryce Underwood, a freshman receiver and 5 other Michigan players Ohio State football fans should be worried about
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November 25, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Michigan is looking for a fifth-straight win over Ohio State. Here are the six players leading that mission.
Ryan Day isn’t dancing around it. “Beat Michigan Week” means one thing: winning.
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Picture: Getty Images
November 25, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Ryan Day isn’t dancing around it. “Beat Michigan Week” means one thing: winning.
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Picture: Getty Images
Jimmy Watkins: "The Buckeyes are built to win a championship. But I'm still not sure they're built to win The Game."
Buckeyes’ national championship doesn’t change their inconvenient Michigan flaw — Jimmy Watkins
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November 25, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Jimmy Watkins: "The Buckeyes are built to win a championship. But I'm still not sure they're built to win The Game."
Ohio State football’s Bo Jackson was named freshman of the week by the Big Ten for his performance in Saturday’s win over Rutgers.
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Ohio State football’s Bo Jackson was named freshman of the week by the Big Ten for his performance in Saturday’s win over Rutgers.
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Jimmy Watkins: " The 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl champions (Wolverines) enter the week with a dangerous sense of desperation. Be afraid."
Why Ohio State football fans should be terrified of Michigan’s desperation — Jimmy Watkins
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November 25, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Jimmy Watkins: " The 2024 ReliaQuest Bowl champions (Wolverines) enter the week with a dangerous sense of desperation. Be afraid."
Ohio State football is changing its Michigan week routine to reflect a normal game. Will this prove to be effective, or are the Buckeyes overthinking The Game again?
Does Ohio State football care too much about Michigan? And can Ryan Day end the skid with his new approach?
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November 24, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Ohio State football is changing its Michigan week routine to reflect a normal game. Will this prove to be effective, or are the Buckeyes overthinking The Game again?
Ohio State is favored by 12.5 points this Saturday…
But the Buckeyes have lost 4 straight to Michigan. Can Ryan Day turn the tide in Ann Arbor?
But the Buckeyes have lost 4 straight to Michigan. Can Ryan Day turn the tide in Ann Arbor?
How much is Ohio State football favored by against Michigan? Here are the Week 14 odds
Ohio State football vs. Michigan: Betting odds and point spread for The Game.
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November 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ohio State is favored by 12.5 points this Saturday…
But the Buckeyes have lost 4 straight to Michigan. Can Ryan Day turn the tide in Ann Arbor?
But the Buckeyes have lost 4 straight to Michigan. Can Ryan Day turn the tide in Ann Arbor?
It's officially BEAT MICHIGAN WEEK! 😤 Can Ohio State finally get their first win over Michigan since 2019?
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It's officially BEAT MICHIGAN WEEK! 😤 Can Ohio State finally get their first win over Michigan since 2019?
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Andrew Gillis: "In short, there’s no reason to believe that Ohio State won’t be able to overcome flaws against elite competition. And yes, that includes Michigan."
Unbeaten Ohio State will head to Michigan as the best team in college football, but will the Buckeyes’ flaws matter?
Ohio State has had some warts present themselves in the last few months. Will those matters vs. Michigan?
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November 22, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Andrew Gillis: "In short, there’s no reason to believe that Ohio State won’t be able to overcome flaws against elite competition. And yes, that includes Michigan."
The final “Carmen Ohio” of the season rang out in Columbus on Saturday as the Buckeyes capped an undefeated home schedule with a 42-9 win over Rutgers. 🎶🏟️
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Video: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:27 PM
The final “Carmen Ohio” of the season rang out in Columbus on Saturday as the Buckeyes capped an undefeated home schedule with a 42-9 win over Rutgers. 🎶🏟️
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Video: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
The Buckeyes overcame a sluggish start to pull away with a dominant win over Rutgers. How do you grade Ryan Day’s performance, Cleveland?
Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
The Buckeyes overcame a sluggish start to pull away with a dominant win over Rutgers. How do you grade Ryan Day’s performance, Cleveland?
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Stephen Means: "The Buckeyes know they can’t keep living in a world where Michigan is a problem living rent-free in their head. Next week isn’t about proving anything. It’s about the only mountain Ryan Day still hasn’t figured out how to consistently climb."
The only game that ever mattered to Ohio State has finally arrived, and legacies are on the line: Stephen Means
Ohio State’s regular season is officially over. We’re in the endgame now.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:15 PM
Stephen Means: "The Buckeyes know they can’t keep living in a world where Michigan is a problem living rent-free in their head. Next week isn’t about proving anything. It’s about the only mountain Ryan Day still hasn’t figured out how to consistently climb."
Stefan Krajisnik: "Starting with next week’s game at Michigan, Ohio State should plan to lean on players such as Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, but if not, the Buckeyes are built to win slugfests where their offense can ride a safe approach to victory."
Ohio State football is built to win ugly vs. Michigan — only if it needs to, though
Ohio State football should plan to play with its foot on the pedal. But if its offense struggles, the Buckeyes are still built to win.
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November 22, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Stefan Krajisnik: "Starting with next week’s game at Michigan, Ohio State should plan to lean on players such as Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, but if not, the Buckeyes are built to win slugfests where their offense can ride a safe approach to victory."
Time hadn’t even run off the clock during the Rutgers game, and Buckeye fans made it clear they’re ready for that team up north. 👀😤
Video: Andrew Gillis, Cleveland.com
Video: Andrew Gillis, Cleveland.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Time hadn’t even run off the clock during the Rutgers game, and Buckeye fans made it clear they’re ready for that team up north. 👀😤
Video: Andrew Gillis, Cleveland.com
Video: Andrew Gillis, Cleveland.com
Ohio State overwhelmed Rutgers 42-9 on Senior Day at Ohio Stadium, relying on its ground game and stifling defense to compensate for the absence of injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.
Ohio State rolls to 11-0 with 42-9 Senior Day win over Rutgers
Freshman running back shines as the No. 1 Buckeyes take down the Scarlet Knights on Senior Day despite missing key pieces.
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November 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Ohio State overwhelmed Rutgers 42-9 on Senior Day at Ohio Stadium, relying on its ground game and stifling defense to compensate for the absence of injured wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate.
Saturday belonged to the Buckeyes as Ohio State tops Rutgers 42-9 in Columbus.
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 22, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Saturday belonged to the Buckeyes as Ohio State tops Rutgers 42-9 in Columbus.
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The Buckeyes are expected to dominate Rutgers… but just how big will the win be? Share your predictions.
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Pictures: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com, AP
November 22, 2025 at 2:29 PM
The Buckeyes are expected to dominate Rutgers… but just how big will the win be? Share your predictions.
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Pictures: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com, AP
GAME DAY at the Shoe! 🏟️ The unbeaten Buckeyes’ hunger is still burning as Ohio State takes on Rutgers in the Big Noon kickoff on FOX.
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Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:29 PM
GAME DAY at the Shoe! 🏟️ The unbeaten Buckeyes’ hunger is still burning as Ohio State takes on Rutgers in the Big Noon kickoff on FOX.
Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Picture: David Petkiewicz, cleveland.com
Ohio State will honor several seniors Saturday against Rutgers, including notable names such as defensive end Caden Curry, linebacker Sonny Styles and cornerback Davison Igbinosun.
Who will — and won’t — take part in Ohio State football’s Senior Day festivities vs. Rutgers
Ohio State football will host Senior Day vs. Rutgers. Here's who will, and won't, take part in the festivities.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Ohio State will honor several seniors Saturday against Rutgers, including notable names such as defensive end Caden Curry, linebacker Sonny Styles and cornerback Davison Igbinosun.