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OSU football Buckeyes finalize 2020 and ’21 football schedules

The Ohio State University athletics department announced on Wednesday that the schedules for the 2020 and 2021 seasons are now complete. According to an official statement released, the University of Buffalo has been added for 2020 and the University of Akron for 2021. Both games will be at home...

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OSU Football Burrow to transfer

Former OSU QB Joe Burrow warms up during the 2017 spring game. Photo by Ken Tishenkel     It’s official. Joe Burrow is transferring. The fourth-year junior announced his intentions via Twitter this afternoon. After weeks of struggling with this decision, I have decided to leave Ohio State and...

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Former Buckeye coach Earle Bruce passes away

Photo by Ric Kruszynski   Former Ohio State football coach Earle Bruce has passed away. He was 87. His daughters released an official statement that read: “It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Coach Earle Bruce, early this morning, Friday, April 20. He...

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Still a QB battle for the Buckeyes?

Photo by Sam Fahmi   As the old saying goes, “all’s quiet on the Western front.” Or in this case, the Midwestern front. More specifically, the Ohio State front when it comes to who is going to be the Buckeyes’ starter at quarterback for 2018. Since the start of...

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Taver part two

Former Temple defensive coordinator and OSU cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson during a post game press conference last season. Photo by Clem Murray of the Philadelphia Enquirer.   The Ohio State athletics department officially announced on Tuesday via their website and Twitter that former OSU cornerbacks coach Taver Johnson will...

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Meyer: “Recruiting the name of the game”

Photo by Sameh Fahmi   Urban Meyer has made one thing clear to anyone who has ever been on his coaching staff throughout the years: if a guy is not a good recruiter, then he’s not good enough to coach at OSU. “The one thing about here, and I’ve...

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The Buckeye Leafcast – Coaching and PFF edition

They’re baaaaaccckkk! Columbus Wired’s Andy Evans and his podcasting partner in crime, Chris Stefanick, return from a month-long hiatus to break down some OSU football. The duo get into the hiring of Alex Grinch and leaving of Kerry Coombs. What kind of impact will this have on the secondary...

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Coombs officially a Titan; Meyer bids his friend adieu

Last week it was reported that Ohio State co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach Kerry Coombs was leaving central Ohio for the friendly confines of Nashville, Tenn. to be newly announced head coach Mike Vrabel’s assistant. Now it is being reported by Jim Owczarski of the Cincinnati Enquirer that Coombs...

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Report: Kerry Coombs leaving Ohio State for NFL

When the Tennessee Titans hired former Buckeye Mike Vrabel as their head coach, many began to wonder how he would construct his coaching staff. It appears we have an answer,  reports surfaced on Wednesday afternoon that Ohio State assistant coach Kerry Coombs could be joining Vrabel’s staff in 2018.

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Bevy of Buckeyes back for next season

When Ohio State cornerback Denzel Ward decided at the last minute that he was not going to play against USC in the Cotton Bowl, everyone knew why. The junior is being tabbed as one of, if not the, best corners in the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft. His announcement on...

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Buckeyes get late Christmas present as Grinch comes to town

Photo credit: Dean Rutz/The Seattle Times   For the last couple of weeks, much speculation was flying around about a new addition to Ohio State’s coaching staff. It was rumored that head coach Urban Meyer was adding Washington State’s Alex Grinch as an assistant. Those rumors were put to...

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The Buckeye Leafcast-Cotton Bowl recap

Photo by Tom Pennington of Getty Images   It’s the final football Buckeye Leafcast of the season with our own Andy Evans and his podcasting partner-in-crime, Chris Stefanick! The two recap Ohio State’s big win over USC in the Cotton Bowl, who’s going to leave early and where JT...

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Twitter reactions: Cotton Bowl tailgating

It’s no secret that Ohio State fans are looking forward to tonight’s match up against Southern California. These two teams get together for the first time since 2009 and it’s their first post season meeting outside of Pasadena in series history. So how are fans preparing for such a...

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Sam Darnold is good, but is he ready for the NFL?

The 82nd edition of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic has it’s fair share of story lines, but the biggest involves Southern California’s redshirt sophomore quarterback Sam Darnold. The 20-year-old burst on the scene last year to lead the Trojans to a 9-1 record and a Rose Bowl appearance against...

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Marcus Baugh earns Collegiate Bowl invite

Ohio State tight end Marcus Baugh accepted an invitation from the NFL Player’s Association to participate in the 2017 Collegiate Bowl. The NFLPA sponsors the post season all-star game for draft eligible college football players. The seventh edition of the Collegiate Bowl will be played at the Rose Bowl...

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Video: Cotton Bowl Practice from the Woody

Bowl season is upon us and the Buckeyes return to the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to begin preparations for their upcoming opponent, the University of Southern California. The Cotton Bowl marks the first time the Scarlet & Gray have played in Dallas since their 42-20 victory over the Oregon...

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Barrett likes to be hated

He’s fought off criticism from both a local and national perspective. He’s been called out of his name just about every opposing stadium he’s been to. He’s dealt with the highs and lows of being Ohio State’s quarterback since winning the job his redshirt freshman season in 2014. And...

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Video: K.J. Hill looks ahead to Cotton Bowl Classic

The Ohio State Buckeyes returned to practice on Friday at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center. The Scarlet & Gray prepare for a Cotton Bowl clash with the University of Southern California and players were available to speak with the media following practice. Sophomore receiver K.J. Hill shared his thoughts...

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Buckeye Leafcast B1G champ game recap

Our Andy Evans and his podcasting brother-in-arms, Christopher Stefanick, with the Buckeye Leafcast, recapping Ohio State’s big B1G win over Wisconsin! Should the Buckeyes have blown out the Badgers? Would Haskins have been better than Barrett?? And is Weber really ready to go pro??? The dynamic duo give you their...

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Ohio State’s defense is a beautiful mix of speed and power

Two minutes remained in the fourth quarter as Wisconsin quarterback Alex Hornibrook brought his team to the line of scrimmage for their final drive. Head Coach Paul Chryst and the Badgers desperately searched for a crack in the armor against a physical Buckeye defense. Down by six points, Hornibrook...

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Ohio State win first outright Big Ten Championship since 2014

Ohio State and Wisconsin renewed their rivalry Saturday night inside of Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, IN for the Big Ten Championship. Despite being undefeated, Wisconsin faced criticism from many pundits for their strength of schedule. Head Coach Paul Chryst and his men relished the opportunity to earn a...

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Buckeyes say they should be in Final Four

The overlying discussion since the clock hit quadruple zeros in Lucas Oil Stadium after No. 8 Ohio State’s win in the Big Ten championship game is are the Buckeyes getting into the College Football Playoff committee’s final four. The argument now is the difference between OSU’s two losses (11-2,...

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Dobbins shines in B1G game

It was a night to remember for J.K. Dobbins in the Big Ten championship game. Not only did the true freshman run for a career second-best 174 yards against Wisconsin’s nationally ranked No. 1 rushing defense but he also became Ohio State’s all-time freshman rushing yards record holder, breaking...

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Video: Big Ten Championship Pregame

As part of our continuing coverage of the Big Ten Championship, Andy Evans and Ralph Schudel took the field at Lucas Oil Stadium to give their insight on tonight’s game between Ohio State and Wisconsin. The duo offer insight about the potential Ohio State quarterback controversy, why Wisconsin being...

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Denzel Ward & co. key to stopping Badgers’ run game

Usually when it comes to stopping the other team’s rushing attack, the first line of defense is the defensive line. Then when that gaping hole appears because the offensive line has done their job, the next level of defenders are the linebackers. But when an offensive guard pulls and...

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Hampered by injury, Weber beginning to hit his stride

Ohio State running back Mike Weber’s 2017 season is rather interesting. The red shirt sophomore began the year hampered by injury but available to the coaching staff in a limited capacity. Fans became curious about the tail back’s health and why his carries were limited early on in the...

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[PHOTOS] Behind the scenes at Buckeyes practice

Ohio State players and coaches met with the media inside of the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on Tuesday as the team prepared for the Big Ten Championship clash with Wisconsin on Saturday Dec.1st. Ralph Schudel and Andy Evans were on hand and shared their thoughts on Facebook after practice....

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Meyer: Laser focus, no social media for Buckeyes

Laser focus. It’s been Ohio State’s credo since the loss to Iowa. Head coach Urban Meyer called it “laser lights” while talking to the media the following week. Since getting spanked by Iowa, 55-24, on Nov. 4, the Buckeyes (10-2, 8-1 Big Ten) have been on a tear. They...

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Buckle up, It’s Time For War

On Saturday at high noon, two of college football’s biggest rivals will hit the gridiron in what is widely regarded as one of the greatest rivalries in all of sports: The Game. It’s so synonymous with college football, it doesn’t need a trophy or some catchy name to separate...

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Alabama still in with one loss over Buckeyes

    Now before anyone reading this becomes outraged, I want to expressly state that this is an editorial and the views expressed are simply my opinion and not fact. Granted, there are facts in this piece but the scenario laid out is mine and mine only. So don’t...

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Former Buckeye Terry Glenn dead

It is being reported by several sources that former Ohio State wide receiver Terry Glenn was involved in a car accident early Monday morning and has died. According to TMZ, Glenn and a passenger were traveling in Irving, Tex.,a suburb of Dallas, and a single-car incident happened where Glenn was thrown...

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Buckeyes win Illibuck in dominating fashion

Before the victory bell began to toll at Ohio Stadium for the Buckeyes’ final home game of the 2017 season, the game was already over. In a washout before 105,282 drenched souls, ninth-ranked Ohio State (9-2, 7-1 Big Ten) followed up last week’s dominating performance over Michigan State by...

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Buckeyes: One game at a time

After Ohio State suffered a crushing 55-24 defeat at Iowa on Nov. 4, head coach Urban Meyer decided it was time to take a step back. He stripped the team down and went back to basics in getting their heads on straight. The strategy paid off when they pounded...

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Holmes’ mom makes right decision for her son

Thank God for moms. They are there when you need comfort, consoling and guidance. They are the first ones there to give you a big, fat hug and a wet kiss on the cheek when you’ve done something great. And sometimes, they are the ones to put you in...

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Billy Price reflects on a tremendous career in Columbus

At the beginning of the 2017 season, senior offensive linemen Billy Price said one of the reasons he returned to Ohio State was to claim a record for consecutive starts set by former player and coach Luke Fickell. Price captured that record during the Buckeyes’ 48-3 dismantling of the...

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VIDEO: Urban Meyer discusses preparation for Illinois

Ohio State Head Coach Urban Meyer met with the media Wednesday evening at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center to discuss what’s been going on with the team this week as they prepare to take on Illinois. The Buckeye Head Coach was candid with subjects like the running back situation,...

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