Patrick Murphy
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Ohio State beat writer for Bucknuts of 247Sports/CBSSports & Columbus Crew for Massive Report | St. Louis ➡️ Columbus · patrick.murphy@cbsinteractive.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Ohio State lands a commitment from guard LJ Smith, who chose the #Buckeyes over scholarship offers from programs such as Indiana, Kansas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Ohio State lands a commitment from guard LJ Smith, who chose the #Buckeyes over scholarship offers from programs such as Indiana, Kansas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Texas.
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Ohio State may not have been tested in the same way some teams have been this season – which could be attributed to how good the team is – but the #Buckeyes have prepared for a year to be ready to start checking off goals.
"Let's go play."
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"Let's go play."
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November 20, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Ohio State may not have been tested in the same way some teams have been this season – which could be attributed to how good the team is – but the #Buckeyes have prepared for a year to be ready to start checking off goals.
"Let's go play."
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"Let's go play."
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Ryan Day on injuries to Ohio State's Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith: "The medical staff is working hard. We'll take it day to day and see how they come in each day, but they're working hard to get back on the field.
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Ryan Day on injuries to Ohio State's Carnell Tate and Jeremiah Smith: "The medical staff is working hard. We'll take it day to day and see how they come in each day, but they're working hard to get back on the field.
Ryan Day explained the injuries to Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate and the decisions behind holding them out/limiting them against UCLA.
November 16, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Ryan Day explained the injuries to Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate and the decisions behind holding them out/limiting them against UCLA.
My postgame thoughts as I walk to my car after Ohio State beats UCLA.
November 16, 2025 at 5:58 AM
My postgame thoughts as I walk to my car after Ohio State beats UCLA.
No Carnell Tate today. Ohio State could also be without Jeremiah Smith and CJ Donaldson against UCLA.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:48 PM
No Carnell Tate today. Ohio State could also be without Jeremiah Smith and CJ Donaldson against UCLA.
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Ohio State will be without wide receiver Carnell Tate for the second straight game against UCLA tonight.
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November 15, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Ohio State will be without wide receiver Carnell Tate for the second straight game against UCLA tonight.
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There will be no return of Nico Iamaleava to Ohio Stadium today. According to reports, the UCLA quarterback is out against the #Buckeyes.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:26 PM
There will be no return of Nico Iamaleava to Ohio Stadium today. According to reports, the UCLA quarterback is out against the #Buckeyes.
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I've seen the reports that Wilfried Nancy's move to Celtic is close or imminent. I've talked to a couple of sources with knowledge of the situation and #Crew96 has not been contacted by Celtic regarding Nancy.
November 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
I've seen the reports that Wilfried Nancy's move to Celtic is close or imminent. I've talked to a couple of sources with knowledge of the situation and #Crew96 has not been contacted by Celtic regarding Nancy.
This throw by Julian Sayin won't get talked about much because it's become so routine, but 35 yards on the money. His footwork is great as he flips his hips around after rolling left.
Jeremiah Smith also makes this route and catch look easy despite two defenders around him.
Jeremiah Smith also makes this route and catch look easy despite two defenders around him.
November 11, 2025 at 3:14 PM
This throw by Julian Sayin won't get talked about much because it's become so routine, but 35 yards on the money. His footwork is great as he flips his hips around after rolling left.
Jeremiah Smith also makes this route and catch look easy despite two defenders around him.
Jeremiah Smith also makes this route and catch look easy despite two defenders around him.
No Josh Padilla today for Ohio State. The #Buckeyes will be without their sixth rotational lineman today at Purdue. The full availability report will be out at 11 a.m. ET.
November 8, 2025 at 2:30 PM
No Josh Padilla today for Ohio State. The #Buckeyes will be without their sixth rotational lineman today at Purdue. The full availability report will be out at 11 a.m. ET.
RJ Day, the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, throws for a DeSales record 482 yards and the game-winning touchdown to Buckeye target Jordan Karhoff.
November 8, 2025 at 4:08 AM
RJ Day, the son of Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, throws for a DeSales record 482 yards and the game-winning touchdown to Buckeye target Jordan Karhoff.
"When you're at Ohio State, you've got to bring your A game every day. In practice, you can't have a bad day at Ohio State." - Julian Sayin on his responsibility as the #Buckeyes' QB1.
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 AM
"When you're at Ohio State, you've got to bring your A game every day. In practice, you can't have a bad day at Ohio State." - Julian Sayin on his responsibility as the #Buckeyes' QB1.
There hasn't been much communication between Ryan Day and Jim Knowles after the latter left for Penn State in January. However, the #Buckeyes moved on quickly, finding success and the right chemistry with Matt Patricia.
"It ended up being a home run."
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"It ended up being a home run."
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October 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
There hasn't been much communication between Ryan Day and Jim Knowles after the latter left for Penn State in January. However, the #Buckeyes moved on quickly, finding success and the right chemistry with Matt Patricia.
"It ended up being a home run."
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"It ended up being a home run."
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The passing game and the defense were great. The rushing attack and the special teams were not.
I've got grades from Ohio State's win at Wisconsin.
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I've got grades from Ohio State's win at Wisconsin.
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October 22, 2025 at 5:22 PM
The passing game and the defense were great. The rushing attack and the special teams were not.
I've got grades from Ohio State's win at Wisconsin.
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I've got grades from Ohio State's win at Wisconsin.
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I always wonder, “what are they dreaming about?” I also wonder, “When did she start snoring so loudly?”
October 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
I always wonder, “what are they dreaming about?” I also wonder, “When did she start snoring so loudly?”
A night game in the Shoe! A weird game for the #Buckeyes, but a win
I was there and took it all in. I have my stream of consciousness from Ohio State's game against Ohio.
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I was there and took it all in. I have my stream of consciousness from Ohio State's game against Ohio.
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September 16, 2025 at 3:31 PM
A night game in the Shoe! A weird game for the #Buckeyes, but a win
I was there and took it all in. I have my stream of consciousness from Ohio State's game against Ohio.
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I was there and took it all in. I have my stream of consciousness from Ohio State's game against Ohio.
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Changing his typical day-before-game plan, Ryan Day, along with his wife Nina, was at the Arts IMPACT Middle School this morning discussing mental health for kids: "It's about the impact you have on people."
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September 13, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Changing his typical day-before-game plan, Ryan Day, along with his wife Nina, was at the Arts IMPACT Middle School this morning discussing mental health for kids: "It's about the impact you have on people."
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I'm interested to see if Ohio State can come out and play like last week against an overmatched opponent and how seriously the #Buckeyes take the Bobcats.
I joined the Bucknuts staff, giving our thoughts and predictions before this week's game.
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I joined the Bucknuts staff, giving our thoughts and predictions before this week's game.
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September 12, 2025 at 3:44 PM
I'm interested to see if Ohio State can come out and play like last week against an overmatched opponent and how seriously the #Buckeyes take the Bobcats.
I joined the Bucknuts staff, giving our thoughts and predictions before this week's game.
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I joined the Bucknuts staff, giving our thoughts and predictions before this week's game.
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It was hard to find many negatives about Ohio State when the #Buckeyes won 70-0. But nitpick we must.
My report card from the Grambling State game.
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My report card from the Grambling State game.
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September 8, 2025 at 8:48 PM
It was hard to find many negatives about Ohio State when the #Buckeyes won 70-0. But nitpick we must.
My report card from the Grambling State game.
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My report card from the Grambling State game.
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After setting an Ohio State completion record, Julian Sayin is the Week 2 Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
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September 8, 2025 at 7:50 PM
After setting an Ohio State completion record, Julian Sayin is the Week 2 Big Ten Freshman of the Week.
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What do Ohio State fans need to know about Grambling State before tomorrow's game? I talked with Matt Belinson to get some insight on the Tigers before their first trip to Ohio Stadium.
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September 5, 2025 at 3:40 PM
What do Ohio State fans need to know about Grambling State before tomorrow's game? I talked with Matt Belinson to get some insight on the Tigers before their first trip to Ohio Stadium.
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