THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

The defense (above) had reason to celebrate, and Ohio State didn't play its cleanest or most inspiring game Saturday in the Central Time Zone. But Ryan Day will always take a win at a ranked Big Ten ...

Five games in gives Ryan Day caution about saying too much too soon. But it’s clear Matt Patricia’s influence is creating a historically great Ohio State 11 that defends the end zone with hunger and d...

Something to think about....Successful coaches get good players. But what they really do well is hold those players accountable every day and not let those good players get comfortable with the status...

On the eve of playing 17th-ranked Illinois this week on the road, Ryan Day was fully focused on the one goal Tuesday that dictates his team's preparation...efficiency....

Ohio State's offense answered red-zone and long passing game questions, and the Buckeyes strengthened their hold on No. 1 in what will be remembered as the Carnell Tate Game....

Jayden Fielding’s dependability as a kicker is the most important part of his job. But when he must, he’s not afraid to tackle other responsibilities....

The Ohio State football team needed to grow up fast in the early season to win its first four games and ascend to No. 1. Now the task is to keep growing and improving to reach its biggest goals. Jeff...

It took him nearly a half to make a difference, but Jeremiah Smith scores the first touchdown (above) of the Big Ten season as the Buckeyes opened conference play Saturday with a 24-6 win at Washingto...

Caden Curry's game-changing plays and his motor from snap to whistle have helped Ohio State's defense make strong early impressions under new defensive coordinator Matt Patricia. Jeff Gilbert writes ...

The leaves are falling, there's about to be a chill in the air on sunny afternoons, and it's time to start the Big Ten schedule. How ready are the Buckeyes? Nothing like a West Coast trip to find out....

On an off-weekend where reflection is all there is to write about, Ryan Day explains why tight end usage (former Buckeye Cade Stover, above) is on the rise for the Buckeyes: "We always try to stay a s...

Matt Patricia and Brian Hartline bring different experience levels to their positions as coordinators. And through three games not much has gone wrong....

Ohio State stumbles in the red zone in the first half, but that problem is solved in the second with two Julian Sayin deep touchdown passes to the best pair of wide receivers in the nation. Columbus, ...