Jeff Gilbert is a Clark County native who began his journalism career answering the phone on the Springfield New-Suns sports desk as a college senior. After college, he began a nine-year run at the Northern Virginia Daily and earned several state-wide writing awards while covering high schools, a summer wooden-bat college baseball league and small-college sports. His next stop was at The Roanoke (Va.) Times as assistant sports editor and sports editor.In 2009, he moved back to Ohio to start the journalism program at his alma mater, Cedarville University, where he still teaches. He has worked as a freelance journalist for a variety of outlets, mostly covering high schools and the Dayton Dragons for the News-Sun and Dayton Daily News, and has won several Ohio Prep Sportstwriters Association awards. In 2022, he won the freelancer best in show award given by the Society of Professional Journalists’ Best of Ohio contest. He covers Ohio State football and high schools for Press Pros
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Wednesday, 03 December 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Gilbert: Some Coaches Take The Road Less Traveled, Some Don’t

All coaches change moods, priorities and jobs, some out of desire, some out of necessity. With public profiles, their words and actions allow us to get to know them and their character.
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Saturday, 29 November 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Ohio State’s Dreams Come True On Snowy Day At The Big House

Worth the wait (and a penalty)...The Buckeyes' Davison Igbinosun enjoyed his fourth quarter interception a bit too much for the officials' liking, but there's no doubt about it...the Buckeyes' 27-9 win over Michigan was worth more than any fifteen yard penalty. Read Jeff Gilbert's account of the game in Ann Arbor in weekend Press Pros.
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Friday, 28 November 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Buckeyes Bank On Routine To Return Them To Winning The Game

Ohio State doesn’t diminish the importance of playing Michigan and all that a victory would mean. However, they are convinced that their strategy to treat it like A Game will send them to the Big Ten title game.
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025 / Published in Features, OSU

Gilbert: Day Just Might Get A Fun-filled Visit Up North

Ryan Day says preparation and avoiding distractions are key to breaking the four-game losing streak to Michigan and having some fun. He's done everything he can think of to make that happen and ensure victory in The Game.
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Tuesday, 25 November 2025 / Published in Features, Home Features, OSU, OSU Feature

Buckeyes Blast Mount St. Mary’s, Prepare For Tough Stretch

Ohio State and John Mobley, Jr. (above) is 6-0 for the first time since 2019, looking better and more versatile on offense. But the next five games against high-major opponents – four of them away from home – will say a lot about how well prepared they are for the Big Ten grind.