COLUMBUS — This is what a top-ranked team is supposed to look like. Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord played the best game of his career. Star receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. racked up three more touchdowns in his Heisman Trophy charge. And the Buckeyes flexed their No. 1-ranking in a 38-3 pounding of Michigan State at […]
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McCord, Buckeyes shake off slow start to pull away from Maryland
COLUMBUS — This is fast becoming a fascinating Ohio State football season. The Buckeyes are breaking in a new quarterback, seasoning new faces on a shaky offensive line, and navigating it all with a veteran defense that’s keeping everything within reach. Saturday was the latest example. For the second game in a row, coach Ryan […]
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Buckeyes’ sloppy opener at IU offers reality check
The overreactions are as hot as the Labor Day weekend grills across central Ohio today. Ohio State’s lackluster showing in a 23-3 win at Indiana Saturday has set off a firestorm of panic among a fanbase spoiled with wild success. Coach Ryan Day’s team was a 30-point favorite against a school it hasn’t lost to […]
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2-time Capt. Stover leads Buckeyes into season opener
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published by The Ohio State University. COLUMBUS — Cade Stover, Tommy Eichenberg and Xavier Johnson are the tri-captains for the Ohio State football team as the Buckeyes begin preparations for Saturday’s season opener at Indiana, 3:30 p.m. on CBS. Johnson is a wide receiver, while Eichenberg is a starting linebacker. […]