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Columbus Dispatch sports columnist. Tips, story ideas and feedback welcomed; either DM or roller@dispatch.com. John 6:68

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Ohio State listed starting wide receivers Brandon Inniss and Devin McCuin as questionable on the initial availability report for this week's game against Maryland: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

2 Ohio State football receivers questionable for game against Maryland

Ohio State listed starting wide receivers Brandon Inniss and Devin McCuin as questionable for its game against Maryland on Oct. 10.

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Ohio State’s defense got late stops in its win over Illinois, but also looked leaky, giving up the most yards in a game since Matt Patricia took over the unit last year: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Ohio State football defense shows cracks despite clutch stops in win over Illinois

Ohio State allowed its most yards since Matt Patricia took over as defensive coordinator last season in a 42-19 win over Illinois on Sept. 26.

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"He's taken his game to the next level this year." @brimackay15 on Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith's career day against Illinois: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

How Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith put together career-best performance vs Illinois

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith continued making his case for this year's Heisman by recording multiple career-highs vs Illinois.

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Three things we learned from Ohio State’s win over Illinois: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

3 things we learned from Ohio State football's win over Illinois

Ohio State began Big Ten play with a 42-19 win over Illinois. Here are three things we learned from the Buckeyes' conference opener.

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The missed opportunities are glaring from Ohio State's drive chart at Texas. Eight of 11 drives ended in the Longhorns' territory. Three even began past midfield. Seven advanced inside the 30-yard line. Five reached the red zone. The Buckeyes managed only 23 points.
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Five things we learned from Ohio State's stunning collapse at Texas: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

5 things we learned from Ohio State football's loss at Texas

Ohio State collapsed in the fourth quarter in a 24-23 loss at Texas. Here are five thing we learned from the Buckeyes' Week 2 setback.

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Arthur Smith grew up surrounded by high-achievers. His father founded FedEx. His siblings rose in varied professions. But Smith forged his path in football, leading him to the NFL and now Ohio State. A profile of the Buckeyes' new offensive coordinator: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…
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New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham: “A rivalry can be intense and emotional without the hatred factor. I don’t think there is any place for that personally. … To sit here and say I hate Ryan Day, I’d be making crap up, because that’s not true.” dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Kyle Whittingham says Ohio State-Michigan football rivalry doesn't need hatred

Kyle Whittingham, the coaching veteran who took over at Michigan this year, said he has respect for Ohio State coach Ryan Day.

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An offseason workout in the Woody Hayes Athletic Center offers a glimpse of arguably the best college football player in the country. But a few hours with Jeremiah Smith also reveal how disappointments at the end of 2025 have reshaped the Ohio State star: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Inside Ohio State football star Jeremiah Smith's summer of growth | Exclusive

A quad injury and early College Football Playoff exit reshaped Jeremiah Smith's offseason at Ohio State.

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Rob Oller retweeted
Shane Ryan
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A bad week for Rahm gets worse. Not only does he miss the cut at the U.S. Open, but now his team is getting crushed at the World Cup
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The College Football Playoff announced the dates for the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds for the next two seasons:
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I spent some time with @OhioStateWHKY head coach Nadine Muzerall and her players bound for the 2025 Winter Olympics. 12 players that currently or formerly play for Muzerall are Milan Cortina bound. Read about their training and more about the program: dispatch.com/story/sports/ol…

Meet the best OSU coach you may not know. Muzerall builds hockey dominance

With "tough love" and high standards, coach Nadine Muzerall has turned Ohio State into a hockey powerhouse and Olympic factory.

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Underrated moment of Myles Garrett record setting sack is Shelby Harris with a high five for the ref
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Hilarious: The Northern Iowa football team had its players go out on campus to face random students in drills. The Panthers have the best social media team in college football. 😭😭😭
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Four of the Buckeyes' last six starting quarterbacks have been Heisman finalists: * Julian Sayin (2025) * C.J. Stroud (2021-22) * Justin Fields (2019) * Dwayne Haskins Jr. (2018)
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Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been named one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin named finalist for Heisman Trophy

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been named as one of four finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

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The explosive Ohio State passing game reemerged at Michigan with the return of Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, helping the Buckeyes to snap their losing skid in The Game. "Just having those guys back is awesome, because they're such elite receivers." dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Jeremiah Smith, Carnell Tate lift Ohio State in return at Michigan

Ohio State star wide receivers Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate were deep threats in their return from injury at Michigan on Nov. 29.

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If the College Football Playoff selection committee parsed résumés, Ohio State might not have debuted at No. 1 in this year's rankings. But the film gave the Buckeyes the edge over Indiana for the top spot: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Ohio State passes eye test as No. 1 in College Football Playoff committee's first ranking

Ohio State has looked the part of the No. 1 team for two months, giving it an edge over Indiana in the initial College Football Playoff rankings.

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Ohio State used a slower offensive tempo during its last title run, managing the longer season resulting from the expanded College Football Playoff. It's taking a similar approach in 2025: dispatch.com/story/sports/co…

Ohio State football is sticking with slower offensive tempo as it mounts repeat title bid

Ohio State used a slower pace to capture the first expanded College Football Playoff last season. It's kept a similar approach in 2025.

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Ohio State is one of 12 FBS teams that has not allowed a sack through two weeks. Julian Sayin has been pressured on just five of 39 dropbacks (12.8%), all of them against Texas, per @PFF.
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