A mid-week home loss to Purdue stung badly, but Ohio State has discovered some weekend magic of late and rode the same formula that’s worked the past two weeks to another unlikely Saturday triumph. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
Recent OSU Articles
Jan
23
Day Must Replace Mattison, Indoctrinate Freshmen, Find a QB
It has been only two weeks since Ohio State was defeated by Alabama in national championship game, but third-year coach is more concerned about getting his staff, players recharged mentally in time for spring football.
Jan
19
Buckeyes Flirt With Danger And Suffer The Consequences
In a league as deep and competitive as the Big Ten, there are no easy possessions – no easy shots. Ohio State and Duane Washington, Jr. (below) know that feeling all too well after another defeat in a game it controlled most of the way. Bruce Hooley writes for Press Pros.
Jan
16
Buckeyes’ Depth Delivers Another Road Upset
Twenty-four points off the bench, a career-high in scoring from E.J. Liddell and more timely three-pointers from Justin Ahrens lifted Ohio State to its third straight victory, and second win in eight days over a Top 15 opponent. Bruce Hooley writes it for Press Pros.
Jan
14
Ahrens’ Three-Pointer Spares OSU A Colossal Collapse
Flushed…Kyle Young got his usual double figures with emphasis (below) in Wednesday’s win against Northwestern. But Ohio State escaped trouble when Versailles product Justin Ahrens delivered a welcome three-pointerin the nick of time. Bruce Hooley writes the story for today’s Press Pros.
Jan
10
Olave Gives OSU Hope Vs. ‘Bama’s Smith, Harris
With Ohio State and Alabama’s national championship showdown Monday night, we analyze three key battles that could determine who leaves the stadium atop college football’s throne.
Jan
9
Bucks’ Balance Overcomes Injury Woes, No. 15 Rutgers
A sustained rally spanning the late first half and early second half gave Ohio State enough separation to withstand a shrinking point-guard supply…and some late adventures. Bruce Hooley shares the details of the Buckeyes’ latest basketball win.
Jan
9
Sermon Comes Alive Just in Time For Ohio State
Oklahoma transfer overcame LCL injury and finally adapted to new surroundings in running for team record 331 yards against Northwestern in Big Ten championship game and another 193 against Clemson in College Football Playoff. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
Jan
8
Davis and Myers To Suit Up Beside Each Other For Last Time
Starting beside each other at center and right guard their past two seasons at Ohio State, Monday is likely the final time Josh Myers and Wyatt Davis will play on the same offensive line. Andy Anders writes for PressPros.
Jan
7
Ohio State Football: Shaun Wade Faces Toughest Test Of Season
With Heisman Trophy winner DeVonta Smith suiting up against him Monday, Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade faces his toughest task of the season. Andy Anders writes for Press Pros.
Jan
5
Day Says Fields “Expected To Play” Against Alabama
With national media focused on his availability to play, the Buckeyes’ redshirt junior quarterback and his back injury was the hot topic during Ohio State’s news conference leading to the College Football Playoff national championship game. Mark Znidar writes.
Jan
3
Buckeyes Search For Answers In Lopsided Loss to Minnesota
Ohio State struggles to integrate new players with holdover talent to form a consistent product game-to-game. The Buckeyes (and Kyle Young, below) fell Sunday to #21-ranked Minnesota, 77-60. Bruce Hooley writes for today’s Press Pros.
Jan
2
Anders Notebook: Ohio State Advances to National Title Game
How did they do it? Probably because the Buckeyes weren’t hampered as much by a limited schedule as some feared…and because Clemson wasn’t as formidable as some claimed. And, oh yes…there was this guy named Justin Fields. Andy Anders shares his notebook on the game in today’s Press Pros.
Jan
2
Ohio State Shuts Down Clemson, Shuts up Swinney
Justin Fields atoned for last year, set records in doing it, and Trey Sermon continued to be the back that no one imagined was there back in October. Bottom line…the Buckeyes (and tight end Luke Ferrell, below) looked like world beaters in a beatdown of Clemson in CFP semi-final. Mark Znidar writes in today’s Press Pros.
Jan
1
Ohio State Out To Quiet Clemson’s Swinney In CFP
It’s seems as though it’s Ohio State against the college football world, because many don’t think they are worthy of the playoffs having played only six games. Can coach Ryan Day and the Buckeyes prove them wrong? Mark Znidar’s final words before tonight’s game…today’s Press Pros feature.
Dec
30
Nebraska Can’t Keep Pace With Red-Hot Ahrens, Buckeyes
Justin Ahrens game-high 18 points highlights a victory Ohio State needed after letting a win slip away Saturday at Northwestern.
Dec
30
Ohio State Game-Planning for Lawrence’s Scrambling
Buckeyes will go into College Football Playoff semifinal against Clemson with bad memories of the Tigers’ quarterback hurting them badly with his feet as much as his arm. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.
Dec
29
Ohio State Football: Offensive Line Steadies Ohio State Attack
If the Buckeyes’ offense were its namesake tree, it’d be an unenviable task to predict which pods will bear the nuts every Ohioan can recognize in any given game.
Dec
26
Abysmal Shot Selection Late Dooms OSU In One-Point Defeat
Leading by seven points most of the last 10 minutes, and by five with 3:29 to play, Ohio State came unhinged down the stretch and handed what should have been an easy victory to Northwestern on Saturday. Bruce Hooley writes the story for today today’s Press Pros.
Dec
23
Bucks’ Comeback Powers Provide Another Rescue
The offense came alive in the second half and the defense clamped down. The Buckeyes wiped out a 16-point lead to beat 11th-ranked Rutgers. Bruce Hooley writes for today’s Press Pros.
