He did just fine…True freshman Kyle McCord stepped in at quarterback to lead the Buckeyes to a 38-7 halftime lead, and to an eventual 59-7 win over the Akron Zips. Mark Znidar shares the details in today’s Press Pros feature.
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Sep
24
Ohio State Leaning On McCord Or Miller Vs. Akron
OSU coach Ryan Day says he has confidence in either quarterback with CJ Stroud getting the week off to rest a sore right throwing shoulder (PressPros Feature Photos by Sonny Fulks)
Sep
23
Ohio State: C.J. Stroud Will Likely Sit, Rest Shoulder
Head coach Ryan Day says true freshman Kyle McCord or redshirt freshman Jack Miller will start at quarterback against Akron in place of injured C.J. Stroud.
Sep
21
Buckeyes Need More Fresh Faces To Deliver On Hype
When Ohio State recruits five-star talent every other school wants, it’s the envy of the nation. But when it actually has to play those prospects right away, it’s an explanation for the Buckeyes’ uneven start.
Sep
18
Henderson Races To Rushing Record In Saving Ohio State
With some attitude…freshman TreVeyon Henderson broke Archie Griffin’s single-game rushing mark for a freshman and scored three touchdowns (below) in a gritty Saturday Buckeye win over Tulsa. Read about it in the latest Press Pros feature.
Sep
17
Day Promising Defensive Changes In Time For Tulsa
The burning questions for Ohio State are whether defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs will call signals, which defensive coaches will switch from the press box to the field and vice versa and what personnel changes are in store
Sep
16
Znidar: Buckeyes Players Say So Much By Saying Little
Miyan Williams, Garrett Wilson and Nicholas Petit-Frere talked about the team needing to be more on task with regard to their preparation, and that suggests coach Ryan Day is not satisfied with their focus.
Sep
15
Day On Oregon Fiasco: “We Can Figure This Out”
Ohio State’s staff is taking a hard and honest look at Kerry Coomb’s defense and not worrying about hurting anyone’s feelings after a 35-28 loss to the Ducks that knocked the team from third to ninth in the Associated Press poll.
Sep
11
Oregon Confounds Ohio State In Home Opening Loss
Too much of this…Oregon’s CJ Verdell breaks a 77 yard touchdown run in the second half to accent a frustrating home opening loss for the Buckeyes. Mark Znidar writes for Sunday’s Press Pros.
Sep
9
Former Oregon Fan Olave Hungry For Duck Soup
The Ohio State senior captain was not highly recruited until after his senior season at Mission Hills High School in San Ysidro, California, and by then former coach Urban Meyer had a commitment from the wide receiver.
Sep
8
Ohio State: 10,000 Tickets Available for Oregon
Head coach Ryan Day wants Ohio Stadium to be as loud as possible for a 12th-ranked Ducks team that has had one of the most prolific offenses in college football for more than a dozen seasons.
Sep
6
Ohio State Opener Looks Pretty Good in Comparison
Forced to show their depth sooner than expected, new faces like linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (below) gave the Buckeyes plenty to feel good about from their opening win over Minnesota. Read Mark Znidar in Press Pros.
Sep
3
Buckeyes Overcome Bumps To Beat Gophers In Opener
True freshman TreyVeon Henderson salutes the student section on his 70-yard touchdown run…and the Buckeyes used big plays and an impressive debut by CJ Stroud to win their opener over the Gophers, 45-31. Read Mark Znidar in today’s Press Pros.
Sep
2
Ohio State Gets Hungry, Beefy Minnesota in Round 1
The Buckeyes open on the road against a big, experienced Minnesota team that’s proven before that it can be good. Question is…how good can they be on Thursday? Mark Znidar writes about it in today’s game preview.
Aug
31
Mystery Man Stroud Getting Dream Shot With Buckeyes
Only teammates and coaches know exactly what the second-year quarterback from Rancho Cucamonga, California, might bring in the season opener against Minnesota on Thursday; Head coach Ryan Day calls this an opportunity for him rather than an accomplishment.
Aug
30
Ohio State: Day Discusses His Beard and Good Start
The Big Ten and season opener is against Minnesota on Thursday in Minneapolis, and the third-day coach just wants a “gritty win” by any means necessary. Mark Znidar writes for Monday Press Pros.
Aug
26
Ohio State: Smith-Njigba Wins Slot Receiver Job
The sophomore from Rockwall, Texas, has had a host of competitors during spring and pre-season practices, but it appears that he has won the position going into the opener against Minnesota.
Aug
24
Buckeyes Secondary Is Crowded With Athletes
Defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs and secondary coach Matt Barnes say that they expect to play more than six players back there in various capacities, but senior Josh Proctor could be one player with a defined position at deep safety.
Aug
23
Ohio State: Starters at Linebacker in Question
OSU defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs needs a few good linebackers from among a crew that includes Dallas Gant (still injured), Palaie Gaoteote (still ineligible pending NCAA approval of his USC transfer) and some other candidates battling injuries heading toward the opener at Minnesota. Mark Znidar writes for Press Pros.
Aug
17
Day: Stroud Slightly Separates From Other Quarterbacks
Nothing ‘official’ from Ryan Day, and JC Stroud was not named the starting QB for the opener at Minnesota, but he is ahead of Kyle McCord and Jack Miller going into the final stretch of pre-season practices. This is expected to be “a big week” for all three players in practice. Read Mark Znidar.
