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OSU football Pope apologizes for tirade

Ohio State’s defense in their third week of fall camp. Defensive tackle Haskell Garrett (left), and linebackers Cody Simon (middle) and K’Vaughan Pope (right). Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   On Sunday afternoon shortly before 5 p.m., Ohio State head football coach Ryan Day released an official statement regarding...

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OSU football Zips are just what the doctor ordered for Buckeyes

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord looks downfield during the second quarter. It was the true freshman’s first start. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   After an inauspicious start against Akron (1-3) on Saturday night, the tenth-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) kicked it into fourth gear and...

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OSU football Will offense thrive without Stroud?

Ohio State quarterbacks Kyle McCord (left) and Jack Miller (right) warm up during this season’s fall camp. Miller has two games from last year under his belt, however, McCord has yet to play collegiately. but head coach Ryan Day has announced one of them will start for injured starter...

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OSU football Stroud: “I know I’m a great player”

Ohio State redshirt freshman quarterback C.J. Stroud doesn’t care what you think. He doesn’t care what the media thinks. Really, he doesn’t care what anybody else thinks, for that matter. “I feel like I’m getting better and better every week. I know a lot of people probably don’t agree...

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OSU football Sense of urgency for Day to turn things around

When you’re a member of the Ohio State football team, expectations are always high. Whether suiting up or calling the plays, being a part of THE Ohio State football team comes with a certain level of assumption that both the team and the fans expect every year. At the...

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OSU football Kerry Coombs: “Don’t blame the players” for loss

After No. 3 Ohio State (1-1) lost 35-28 loss at home to No. 12 Oregon (2-0) on Saturday afternoon, the Buckeyes’ defensive coordinator addressed the media and said it wouldn’t be fair to blame the players for the defense’s performance. “The main thing, I don’t want you to …...

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OSU football Buckeyes need to run ball against embattled Ducks D

All eyes should be on Columbus when the 3rd-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes (1-0) hit the field against the 12th-rated Oregon Ducks (1-0) on Saturday at noon in Ohio Stadium. It’s only one of two top-25 matchups for the weekend, the other being No. 10 Iowa at No. 9 Iowa...

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OSU football Ryan Day: “We need it to be loud”

A shot of the student section in Ohio Stadium performing the “O-H-I-O” chant during Ohio State’s game against Oregon State in 2018. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   There is no overstating it: this is a big one come Saturday afternoon. In two days, the 3rd-ranked Ohio State Buckeyes...

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OSU football Ducks’ Thibodeaux slated to start

Oregon sophomore defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux celebrates after their 35-31 win at Washington in 2019. Photo courtesy of Yahoo! Sports.   The Oregon Ducks released their official depth chart via Twitter on Monday and according to the tweet, defensive end/joker Kayvon Thibodeaux is set to start this Saturday against...

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OSU football Buckeyes completely goin’ mobile for tickets and other changes this year

Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith addresses the media on Tuesday, Sept. 7 about some of the changes coming to OSU home football games. Photo by Andy Evans/Columbus Wired.   It isn’t anything new to some Ohio State football fans for the upcoming 2021 season but on Tuesday morning,...

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OSU football Gophers’ offense could cause problems for OSU

Fifth-year senior running back Mohamed Ibrahim looks to repeat from last year as the Big Ten’s only 1,000-plus yard rusher. Photo by Jesse Johnson/USA TODAY Sports   Don’t let Minnesota’s record from last year fool you. They may have gone 3-4 but that was a one-off due to COVID-19...

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OSU football OSU wide receivers: “Zone six versus everybody”

Wide receiver Garrett Wilson catches a pass during Ohio State’s fall camp. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   It’s no secret that Ohio State is loaded at wideout this year. The Buckeyes return not only junior Garrett Wilson – who has dazzled fans, coaches, players and NFL scouts with...

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OSU football Kourt Williams: “Injury a blessing in disguise”

Redshirt freshman Kourt Williams takes part in practice during Ohio State’s first week of fall camp. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   For redshirt freshman safety Kourt Williams, last year’s injury was devastating. It was like any other day suiting up for the true freshman. Out on the confines...

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OSU football Defensive backs look to turn corner in 2021

OSU defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs guides the defensive backs during one of their fall camp drills at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Friday, Aug. 6. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   Usually when you look at a football team and the depth at certain positions, there becomes the...

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OSU Football Reps key to success for Buckeyes

Preferred walk-on freshman running back Cayden Saunders catches a pass out of the backfield during the first portion of Ohio State’s first fall camp practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Wednesday. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   It may seem like an understatement but according to Ryan...

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OSU basketball Young looking for expanded role

OSU forward Kyle Young (left) takes a three-pointer with Iowa center Luka Garza (right) attempting to block the shot during the Buckeyes’ home game 73-57 loss against the Hawkeyes on Feb. 28. Young made the shot and it was the only three he took during the game. Photo by...

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OSU Basketball What does Brunk’s commitment mean for OSU?

Former Indiana and now-Ohio State center Joey Brunk (right) mixes it up with former forward Kaleb Wesson (left) during a Feb. 1, 2020 game in Columbus. Brunk had four points and two rebounds in the Hoosiers’ 68-59 loss to the Buckeyes. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Ohio...

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OSU Basketball Young makes decision

Ohio State forward Kyle Young (right) gets a block on Illinois center Kofi Cockburn during their regular season-ending game in Columbus on March 6. The Illini won 73-68. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Ohio State forward Kyle Young has officially ended speculation on whether or not he’s coming...

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OSU Basketball Washington announces intention to go pro

Ohio State guard Duane Washington shoots over Michigan guard Eli Brooks during their regular season game on Feb. 21. Washington led all players with 30 points in the Buckeyes’ 92-87 loss. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Ohio State men’s basketball player Duane Washington has decided he’s going to...

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OSU basketball Buckeyes set for non-conference tourneys; Liddell sets sight on NBA

Forward E.J. Liddell (left) and guard Musa Jallow (right) talk during a timeout in their home game against Rutgers on Dec. 23. Liddell had 21 points while Jallow had eight in the Buckeyes’ 80-68 win. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The last 48 hours have been a roller...

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OSU basketball Jallow bids OSU adieu

OSU guard Musa Jallow gets ready to pass to a teammate during their home game against Iowa on Feb. 28. He played 17 minutes and had five rebounds and four points in the team’s 73-57 loss. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Ohio State men’s basketball player Musa Jallow...

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OSU basketball Oral Roberts knew they would win

Oral Roberts’ Carlos Jurgens (No. 11), Kevin Obanor (0) and Francis Lacis (22) celebrate their NCAA tourney first round win over Ohio State. Photo by Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images.   Ohio State’s season is over. Despite getting double-double performances from both E.J. Liddell (23 points, 14...

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OSU basketball Holtmann: loss “exceedingly disappointing”

Ohio State guard C.J. Walker collides with Illinois guard Trent Frazier near the end of regulation in the Big Ten title game on Sunday, March 14. Photo by Michael Conroy/AP   Despite getting a career-high 32 points from Duane Washington, Jr. and a season-high 22 from Justice Sueing, No....

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OSU basketball OSU revenge tour near completion

Ohio State’s bench throws up their “threes” during the second half of their game against Michigan in Columbus on Feb. 21. Michigan won, 92-87. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Phase three of No. 9 Ohio State’s revenge tour is now complete after a thrilling 68-67 win over No....

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OSU basketball Chance for revenge all the way around for OSU

Ohio State’s Jansen Davidson, Jr. (left), Zed Key (middle) and C.J. Walker (right) celebrate a basket during the second half of their game against Illinois on Saturday. Ohio State lost, 73-68. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Remember way back in 2018 when Michigan’s football team went on a...

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OSU basketball Masked marauder dashes OSU in season finale

Illinois junior guard Ayo Dosunmu goes to the rack for two of his 19 points in their win over Ohio State on March 6. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Like a surreal dream where smoke envelopes a cloaked figure lit by a bright, background light, wading through the...

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OSU basketball Holtmann: “They outplayed us … outcoached us”

Iowa center Luka Garza (left) defends Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell (right) during the first half of their game on Feb. 28. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The rematch between Iowa and Ohio State in Columbus was a pivotal game where the Buckeyes would either put a little...

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OSU Basketball Holtmann details first technical, Liddell needed better prep

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell gets caught in traffic while attempting a shot during their game against Michigan State on Feb. 25. Photo by Duane Burleson/AP.   Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann knew that the second go-round against the Michigan State Spartans on Thursday night was...

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Young out, depth could be factor against Spartans

OSU forward Kyle Young attempts a shot over Michigan’s Isaiah Livers during the second half of their game on Sunday. Michigan won, 92-87. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Ohio State men’s head basketball coach Chris Holtmann announced that starter Kyle Young will not be dressing for Thursday night’s...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes lose heartbreaker to Wolverines

Michigan guard Isaiah Livers (2) shoots over OSU forward Zed Key (23) while Hunter Dickinson (left, No. 1), Kyle Young (bottom, No. 25), C.J. Walker (bottom-right No. 13) and Duane Washington (right, No. 4) look on. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   As if this game needed any extra...

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OSU Basketball Holtmann yearns for fans in stands for upcoming game vs TTUN

There is nothing Ohio State men’s basketball head coach Chris Holtmann would rather see than a packed house inside the Value City Arena come Sunday afternoon for his team’s showdown against No. 3 Michigan. “Oh man, there’s nothing I’d like more,” he said during his pregame press conference on...

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OSU Basketball Holtmann not overlooking Nittany Lions

Ohio State forward E.J. Liddell dunks over Penn State’s Izaiah Brockington (right) and John Harrar (left) during the second half of their game on Jan. 27. Liddell scored 10 of the team’s last 18 points to help them mount a second half comeback win, 83-79. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes’ hot streak continues

Ohio State’s Justice Sueing (middle) fights for a rebound over Indiana’s Rob Phinisee (right) and Race Thompson (lower middle) as Trayce Jackson-Davis (left) looks on. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Six in a row and nine out of their last 10. That’s the current win streak the No....

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OSU Basketball Holtmann ready for dogfight with Hoosiers

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann contests a call made against his team during the second half versus Michigan State on Jan. 31. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   When it comes to playing Indiana, the Ohio State men’s basketball team knows they are going to be in for...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes a veritable force right now

The Buckeye bench erupts in celebration late in the second half of their 79-62 win over Michigan State on Jan. 31. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   There is no doubt that the Ohio State men’s basketball team is on fire right now. Of course, there are No. 1...

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OSU football B1G announces revisions to 2021 football schedule

  Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and others celebrate as the clock expires in the Buckeyes’ 34-21 win over Wisconsin in the 2019 Big Ten championship game. Photo by Sam Fahmi/Columbus Wired.   The Big Ten announced today revisions to the upcoming 2021 football schedule including seven alterations...

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OSU Basketball OSU actually a 2nd half team?

OSU teammates E.J. Liddell (left), Kyle Young (back), Justice Sueing (front) and Justin Ahrens (right) celebrate their win over Penn State on Wednesday night. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   When it comes to the second half for the Ohio State men’s basketball team, Buckeye Nation has a tendency...

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OSU Basketball Liddell smacks Illini for career-high

Sometimes there is nothing like going home. The sights and sounds of being back in a familiar place almost always puts one at ease and makes what could possibly be a tough task turn into a walk in the park. That’s what it looked like for E.J. Liddell as...

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OSU football Buckeyes, Bama set for regular season showdown

Ohio State running back Ezekiel Elliott busts off an 85-yard touchdown run against Alabama in the fourth quarter of the 2015 Sugar Bowl. The run would seal OSU’s 42-35 win in the inaugural College Football Playoff semifinal. Photo by Chip Litherland/Chip Litherland Photography, Inc.   What is the best,...

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OSU Basketball Gaffney makes decision; Buckeyes get another grad transfer

Former OSU forward Alonzo Gaffney crams one down against Villanova on Nov. 13 in the Buckeyes’ 76-51 win. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Former Ohio State men’s basketball player Alonzo Gaffney has made his decision on whether or not to go pro: it’s a no. The true freshman...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes b-ball a muddled mess or better off?

The 19th-ranked Buckeyes huddle up before their showdown at home against No. 12 Maryland on Feb. 23. OSU won, 79-72. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   If one thing is certain during this time of uncertainty while virtually the entire country remains in-place, it’s that the Ohio State men’s...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes break out the broom against Wolverines

OSU guard Duane Washington, Jr. goes to the basket for two of his 20 points in the second of half of his team’s win against Michigan. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Ohio State men’s basketball team did something against Michigan that they have not done in nearly...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes at .500 in B1G after win over Purdue

The Ohio State men’s basketball team is on somewhat of a roll as of late. The Buckeyes (17-8, 7-7 Big Ten) made it four wins out of their last five games after notching a solid 68-52 victory against Purdue (14-12, 7-8) on Saturday afternoon in Value City Arena. Ohio...

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OSU Basketball Holtmann, Carton’s mom sound off against haters

OSU true freshman guard D.J. Carton gets ready to crossover a defender during the second half of the Buckeyes’ game at home against Minnesota on Jan. 23. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   You can say what you want about this Ohio State men’s basketball team when it comes...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes beat Hoosiers for second straight win

The Ohio State bench erupts in celebration after Justin Ahrens’ third straight three-pointer in the second half of their win at home over Indiana. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Ohio State men’s basketball team made it two wins a row after a victory over the visiting Indiana...

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OSU Basketball No revenge for Buckeyes in loss to Gophers

OSU forward Kaleb Wesson catches a double team from Minnesota guard Marcus Carr (right) and center Daniel Oturu (rear) during the second half of their game at Value City Arena. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   In what was being called a “revenge match” for the Ohio State men’s...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes out, Rutgers in AP top 25

OSU head coach Chris Holtmann reacts to his team’s play during the second half of their loss at Penn State on Saturday, Jan. 18. Photo by the Associated Press.   More than halfway through the 2019 -’20 NCAA Division I men’s basketball season, there are some teams sitting in...

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OSU Basketball Buckeyes end skid; guards suspended; now and then parallels

Forward Kaleb Wesson hits a close jumper in the paint over Nebraska forward Yvan Ouedraogo during the second half of OSU’s win against the Cornhuskers. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   The Game Despite being without two starting guards in Duane Washington, Jr. and Luther Muhammad due to suspension,...

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OSU Basketball Time to panic?

Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann gives instructions to his team during the first half of their game against Wisconsin on Jan. 3. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.    Maybe??? Possibly?? Probably not? Right now it’s tough to say, though, whether or not it is time for Buckeye Nation...

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OSU Basketball Pesky Wisky Badger Buckeyes for second straight loss

OSU head coach reacts to a play during the second half of his team’s game at home against Wisconsin on Jan. 4. Photo by Ken Tishenkel/Columbus Wired.   Whenever Ohio State and Wisconsin knock knees on the hardcourt, you can pretty much always expect a knee-knocker. At least in...

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