E.J. Liddell, Justin Ahrens and their Ohio State teammates will need everything to fall their way if they’re to take down No. 1 Duke on Tuesday at Value City Arena.
Recent OSU Articles
Nov
27
Michigan Huffs, Puffs, Finally Blows Down Ohio State
Michigan rises…Hassan Haskins scored five times as Michigan broke the Buckeyes’ eight-game win steak over TTUN…in dominating fashion. Read Mark Znidar’s game story.
Nov
25
This Time, Michigan Might Have A Shot (At Ohio State)
Who wins? The Wolverines are treating this rivalry a lot differently and doing a lot less talking about it publicly. And there’s no question they have the upgrade in talent to finally win after eight straight losses. Read Mark Znidar’s game preview in the latest Press Pros.
Nov
25
Another Down-The-Stretch Collapse Costs OSU This Time
In possession of a double-figure lead in the second half, owning the ball and all the time on the clock to take the final shot or force overtime, Ohio State instead gave Florida a chance in regulation and the Gators didn’t waste it.
Nov
24
Michigan Keeping Mouth Shut Going Into The Game
Head coach Jim Harbaugh agreed to have his contract and coaching staff reworked in an effort to close the gap on Ohio State and end its losing streak in the rivalry at eight games. Read Mark Znidar.
Nov
23
Ohio State Ready For Walk Through Michigan’s Tunnel
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.
Nov
22
Meechie’s Last-Second ‘Three’ Lifts Buckeyes Past Seton Hall
Meechie’s Big Shot….EJ Liddell and Justin Ahrens were brilliant, the defense clamped down on a hot start by #21 Seton Hall, but it took some last-second heroics by freshman Meechie Johnson (below) to lift Ohio State past Seton Hall in the Fort Myers Tip-Off tourney.
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 Can’t Match Xavier Penetration, Determination
Malaki Branham didn’t appear overmatched, but his shot would not fall on a night when not much went right for him or the Buckeyes in a loss to Xavier.
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
17
Lewis’ Dagger Long Ago Still Sticks In Xavier’s Craw
Malaki Branham will get an early taste of what it’s like on the road in the Big Ten when No. 19 Ohio State enters the belly of the beast Tuesday at Xavier (PressPros Feature Photos by Sonny Fulks).
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
16
Thoughts On The Passing Of Dick Finn, Former OSU Baseball Coach
I knew him for four developmental years of my life. And while they weren’t all good years, I learned something from former OSU baseball coach Dick Finn that’s universal about school, sports, business…and life.
Nov
15
No Justice In Blowout Of BG, Perhaps Beyond For OSU
The bench (Eugene Brown, below) got a lot of minutes as the margin was massive, as expected…and overdue. But the relief Ohio State felt over dominating Bowling Green bowed to its concern over an injury that brings a dark cloud entering a tough pre-conference stretch. Bruce Hooley writes Monday’s Buckeye win over Bowling Green.
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
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
9
Key’s Heroics Rescue OSU From Season-Opening Danger
Different perspectives on the final shot…Akron’s Enrique Freeman (foreground) looks on as Ohio State’s Zed Key celebrates his game-winning shot at the buzzer in Tuesday’s Buckeye thrilling opener at Value City Arena. Bruce Hooley writes the story for Press Pros.
Nov
8
OSU Hoops Ready For Mighty Akron…No Offense, UC
Year Five of the Chris Holtmann regime starts with a scheduling favor to an old friend and a challenging non-conference schedule aimed at getting the 17th-ranked Buckeyes ready for a rigorous Big Ten. Bruce Hooley writes for Tuesday’s Press Pros.
