After losing to Miami in the Cotton Bowl, the Buckeyes’ offseason started earlier than expected. With a slew of incoming transfers and a top-five recruiting cla

In Mel Kiper's latest mock draft, the Ohio State football program dominates that first round with three picks in the top 10.

Ohio State took 28 members of the 2026 class and built a massive incoming freshmen class. The team was expecting to still be playing when the transfer portal opened on Jan. 2, and if the Buckeyes had made it to the National Championship Game, they would lose players without having a chance to replace them.

IOWA CITY — Ohio State transfer defensive back Cody Haddad has committed to Iowa football, according to On3's Steve Wiltfong. Haddad, who spent one season in the Buckeye program and did not appear in game action, will come to the Hawkeyes with four seasons of eligibility remaining.

Kinnick Stadium is one of the toughest places to play in college football and coach Kirk Ferentz always seems to have the secret formula when it comes to beating Ohio State. Expect a tough game that may come down to the final minutes. Because it wouldn't be a Buckeyes season without one.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football, fresh off a national title, entered the 2025 season with ample turnover on defense. Along with a change at coordinator — Matt Patricia replacing Jim Knowles — the Buckeyes lost eight defensive starters to the NFL.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are attempting to reclaim glory next season after losing the Cotton Bowl to the Miami Hurricanes to abruptly end their chance at a repeat bid. One college football analyst expects a breakthrough year for Ryan Day's team.

Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate was predicted to be drafted into a good situation in NFL, per ESPN's Mel Kiper.