While the passing game appeared electric for Ohio State Saturday, the defense showed several areas that could use work. Andy Anders shares some thoughts on opening day.

Buckeyes open season behind Heisman Trophy candidate quarterback Justin Fields, and as heavy favorites to defeat Nebraska. Mark Znidar writes for Saturday’s Press Pros.

Returning just a handful of starters from the 2019 team, Ohio State’s defense still has the potential to be one of the nation’s best again, but will that talent deliver? Andy Anders writes for opening day on Press Pros.

 Operating at full strength for the first time since 2018, Thayer Munford is back and better than ever in his third year starting for Ohio State at left tackle. By Andy Anders for Press Pros Columbus, OH – Hampered by a back injury, Thayer Munford trudged through the 2019 season at 80 percent capacity. The […]

Athletic director Gene Smith (below) said he and his staff have worked so hard to get a “clean” field for the players…that he has now switched to “football mode” for season opener against Nebraska on Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.

Since Jordan Fuller’s departure from Ohio State following 2019, Josh Proctor and Marcus Hooker have been working to replace him at free safety. Andy Anders writes the story for today’s Press Pros.

Ohio State quarterbacks coach Corey Dennis has faith that any of the three can step in and do the job in an emergency.  At the moment, Gunnar Hoak would be that man, but the freshmen are highly regarded prospects. Columbus – If Ohio State fans have their wish, graduate transfer Gunnar Hoak and must-have freshmen […]

It’s fitting Tommy Togiai’s name isn’t always mentioned alongside those of Zach Harrison, Tyreke Smith or Jonathon Cooper when fans discuss the biggest pieces of Ohio State’s defensive line this year. Andy Anders writes for today’s Press Pros.

The Buckeyes’ redshirt sophomore running back did more than rehabilitate the injury that would have wiped out his spring practice.  He says he has come back a quicker and more agile player. Mark Znidar writes for Thursday’s Press Pros.

With new faces up front and in their secondary, the Buckeyes are happy to have an experienced, deep stable of versatile linebackers.  The question is…are there enough positions for all that talent? Andy Anders shares in this weekend’s feature. Read Andy Anders in today’s Press Pros.

If the Big Ten did not play this calendar year, junior receiver said he never had plans to leave early for the NFL; The regret and pain of the final play against Clemson is spurring him to get his team over the top. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.

Athletic director Gene Smith says some department employees will take pay cuts and others will be furloughed to help ease the crunch caused by COVID-19.

Defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs has only four returning players with any kind of experience; and there is no one with the ability of first-round Jeff Okudah on the roster. Mark Znidar writes for today’s Press Pros.

Justin Ahrens and his teammates operate in that foggy unknown, pressing toward a season for which they don’t know a start date after finishing one that had an abrupt ending.  And yet, his coach talks about him, in particular.  “He’s had a great summer…I mean, a great summer.”  Read more in today’s Press Pros.