Ohio State football lost some stars this offseason, and ESPN seems to think the future of the program is a bit hazy heading into next season. Ohio State Buckeye head coach Ryan Day watches his team in the 2nd half during the spring game at Ohio Stadium on April 12, 2025. / Kyle Robertson/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While Archie Griffin is the No. 1 seed in Buckeye Talk's "Greatest Buckeye" bracket, who are the other contenders from Ohio State football?

The Michigan Wolverines were projected to land a 2026 five-star running back the Ohio State Buckeyes are heavily recruiting.

The Ohio State Buckeyes and Head Coach Ryan Day have put together an impressive recruiting class for 2026 so far, but they just lost out on a massive talent.

The Ohio State football program got another highly sought-after 2026 recruit today with the commitment of 4-star defensive back Jordan Thomas.

Both Sayin and Kienholz are ahead of five-star freshman Tavien St. Clair on Ohio State's quarterback depth chart. Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day told reporters on April 7 that St. Clair "probably has the longest way to go" among the three quarterbacks because of his lack of experience.

Football schedules for the 2025 season are starting to be announced all across the Buckeye State and SBLive Sports Ohio will share these as we see them.

As hosts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis debated the 32 players who made the cut, the conversation repeatedly turned to something they called “Buckeye aura” — the intangible qualities that elevate certain players in program lore.

The annual Michigan-Ohio State football clash is staying on FOX. The network announced Monday plans to televise the Nov. 29 regular-season finale between the two rivals, a game set for Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor.

The college football season is still several months away, but the defending national champion Ohio State Buckeyes have been back on the field for spring practice, and the anticipation for their attempt to repeat is palpable in Columbus.