Dwyane Haskins came off the bench as a relative unknown in 2017 to lead an Ohio State comeback to another win at Michigan Stadium, where the Buckeyes will try to extend their winning streak on Saturday.
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Nov
20
Ohio State Makes Short Work Of Michigan State
Quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 432 yards and six touchdowns, Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes to set the team career record, and the defense shut down Kenneth Walker & Co. in setting up another big game against Michigan. Mark Znidar writes.
Nov
19
Ohio State Not Tucker’s Blueprint For Michigan State
The former Buckeyes assistant under Jim Tressel has said that the Spartans are building their football team their own way, and that has translated to a 9-1 record and No. 7 spot in the College Football Playoff rankings. Columbus, OH – Nearly 20 years ago, when Jim Tressel won a national championship in his second […]
Nov
18
Buckeyes’ Stroud Stiff-Arming Heisman Talk Like Trophy Itself
Numerous straw polls have him in a tight race with Alabama quarterback Bryce Young and Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker, but he has told even his family to back off talk about awards. Read Mark Znidar.
Nov
16
Buckeyes Not Caught Up With Playing Final Home Game
This will be it for seniors and some draft eligible juniors for their playing days in Ohio Stadium, but the drive to get into the Big Ten championship game and qualify for the College Football Playoff is more important than sentimentality. Mark Znidar writes the Tuesday press conference for Press Pros.
Nov
14
Stroud & Co. Pick Up Leaky Defense To Defeat Purdue
The redshirt freshman quarterback threw for 361 yards and five touchdowns and receiver Garrett Wilson caught 10 passes for 126 yards and three touchdowns to carry a defense that was taken apart by Purdue quarterback Aidan O’Connell.
Nov
12
Ohio State O-Line Ready for Another “Death Pit” Game
No. 19 Purdue is known for its prolific offense, but the Buckeyes’ offensive line is preparing for a defense led by end George Karlaftis that ranks high nationally in a number of categories.
Nov
11
Ohio State Defense Prepares for Mad Bomber O’Connell
Ohio State has struggled to shake both Nebraska and Penn State in recent weeks, so it hopes to get back on track, avenge an old wound and make quick work of giant-killer Purdue
Nov
10
Mark Znidar: Day Pleased With 1-Point Wins At This Point
The Ohio State head coach was asked about the College Football Playoff rankings, and he said style points are not what his team is all about during this rugged stretch of the Big Ten schedule.
Nov
6
Defense, Ruggles Enable Ohio State To Survive Nebraska
The Buckeyes had five sacks, three other tackles for losses and an interception, and their place-kicker converted four field goals, the last one a 46-yarder that sealed the victory over stubborn Nebraska.
Nov
5
Ohio State Facing Gang That Cannot Shoot Straight
Ohio State has overwhelmed Nebraska in recent years, and figures to add to the Cornhuskers’ pain in front of their home fans.
Nov
2
Ohio State Interested Only In Final CFP Rankings
In his news conference head coach Ryan Day said the first playoff rankings are great for building fan interest, but that this is the time of the season to avoid slip-ups and to play championship football. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
Oct
31
Ohio State Shaky, But Digs Deep to Defeat Penn State
The Buckeyes were penalized 10 times, lost a fumble and gave up 361 yards passing. But the defense made some stops in the fourth quarter and Noah Ruggles kicked four field goals to top Penn State in a breath-taker. Read Mark Znidar.
Oct
29
Day: Fans Must Be Loud To Throw Off Penn State
The Nittany Lions are coming into Ohio Stadium with two straight losses, but the Buckeyes head coach said every possible advantage must be utilized in order to win and stay on course toward Big Ten East title. Read Mark Znidar’s advance of Penn State-Ohio State.
Oct
28
Ohio State’s Burke Says He Can Handle Dotson
Ohio State’s true freshman cornerback Denzel Burke believes practicing against Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson have prepared him for Penn State’s star receiver and most dynamic player.
Oct
26
Ohio State Expecting Best From Reeling Penn State
OSU Coach Ryan Day won’t allow the Buckeyes to sleep on Penn State, which boasts the nation’s No. 6 scoring defense even after consecutive losses to Iowa and Illinois. (PressPros Feature Photos by Sonny Fulks).
Oct
24
In Synch Ohio State Shows Indiana Who’s Boss, 54-7
When it rained, it poured…Buckeye running back TreVeyon Henderson scored in a Saturday night downpour and set the tone for an Ohio State washout over Indiana. Read Mark Znidar in Sunday’s Press Pros.
Oct
24
In Synch Ohio State Shows Indiana Who’s Boss, 54-7
When it rained, it poured…Buckeye running back TreVeyon Henderson scored in a Saturday night downpour and set the tone for an Ohio State washout over Indiana. Read Mark Znidar in Sunday’s Press Pros.
Oct
22
Ohio State Has Something To Prove Against Indiana
The Buckeyes defense will be on the spot to prove that it has improved greatly in the last three weeks and that last season’s 42-35 squeaker of a victory was a fluke. Columbus, OH – It’s a fact that Ohio State’s football team did indeed defeat Indiana last season by the score of 42-35, and […]
Oct
21
Ohio State: Matthew Jones Pressing to Start at Left Guard
Thayer Munford (75) is getting stiff competition from Matthew Jones as the Ohio State offensive line toils to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud and reach the College Football Playoff (PressPros Feature Photo by Sonny Fulks).
