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Minnesota Vikings select Donovan Jackson in 1st round of 2025 NFL Draft

After winning a national championship under Ryan Day, Ohio State is expected to have a great weekend in Green Bay. Offensive lineman Donovan Jackson will be a part of it, hearing his name called in the 2025 NFL Draft.

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You’re Nuts: Which Buckeye do you want selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft?

Your (almost) daily dose of good-natured, Ohio State banter. The 2025 NFL Draft kicks off in Green Bay on Thursday night. Over the three-day event, over 250 college players will see their dreams of being drafted into the NFL realized.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Ohio State Emerges as Threat to Poach Touted Quarterback in Sleeper Move

The Ohio State Buckeyes have targeted several of the top quarterback prospects in the 2026 recruiting class to no avail. The Buckeyes, though, could have a new under-the-radar target.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 24

Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day Steal Defender from Bill Belichick

Defensive lineman Beau Atkinson, one of the most sought-after players in this year’s transfer portal, is officially heading to Ohio State after a breakout season at North Carolina.

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 23

Ohio State Adds Rising Star on Defense From the Transfer Portal

Ryan Day and Ohio State have been picky when it comes to the transfer portal. Usually, when the Buckeyes take in a transfer, they believe that the player fits the culture and can contribute.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 23

Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day Still In The Mix For Top National Recruit

Jackson Cantwell out of Nixa, Missouri, is a big-time 2026 recruit, and that's not an understatement in any way. He's a 6-foot-7.5, 300-pound offensive tackle with offers from all over the country.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 22

Ohio State Buckeyes Land Major Transfer Portal Prediction on Tuesday

The Ohio State Buckeyes are predicted to land star North Carolina pass rusher Beau Atkinson in the transfer portal. Steve Wiltfong and Pete Nakos have a 60 percent confidence level in Atkinson committing to the Buckeyes.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Ohio State Buckeyes take unfortunate loss with transfer portal recruit that could come back to bite them early in the season

There aren’t many needs the Ohio State Buckeyes have this toting in the transfer portal. The Buckeyes made a few additions in the winter and have a good foundation set on contending to repeat in 2025.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 22

ESPN, College Football Playoff Issue National Championship Game Announcement

The 2025 college football season is still months away from getting started, but that isn't stopping fans from getting excited for the upcoming campaign.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 22

Ohio State Trending For Major Portal Target on Tuesday

The confetti might’ve settled, but Ohio State isn’t slowing down. Fresh off winning the first-ever expanded College Football Playoff, the Buckeyes have

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 22

Buckeyes Fighting For Top-Ranked Recruiting Class

Ohio State has moved on from its national championship celebrations. The rings have been issued, the banners have been hung. And while some of the shine is starting to fade as the 2025 season draws nearer and near, there is a place where it hasn't lost its glitz.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 22

Five-star Ohio State target calls out galvanizing under-the-radar aspect of Ryan Day's program

The return of outspoken faith in Christianity to college football was an unexpected development in the 2024-25 season. More than ever, athletes seem to

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 21

Ohio State Buckeyes may have to beat out a major SEC program for a key transfer portal player

Though the Ohio State Buckeyes aren’t going to dip as heavily into the transfer portal as they did in the winter, they’re still looking to make some additions.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 20

Ohio State Football Pushing to Land 6-Foot-6 Award Winner

Following the Spring Game on April 12, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day highlighted the need to address roster gaps through the transfer portal. The Buckeyes appear to have found one of those boys.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Ryan Day, Ohio State Trending For Freshman All-American Transfer

Ryan Day and the Buckeyes might be closing in on a key piece for their defensive line. Syracuse transfer Maraad Watson, a 6-foot-3, 315-pound freshman

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 19

Ohio State Buckeyes ‘heavily in the mix’ to land a Freshman All-American in the transfer portal

Ryan Day isn’t expected to be as aggressive in the transfer portal this spring, as most of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ transfer portal additions came in the winter.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 19

Ohio State, Ryan Day Trending Towards Landing Elite Running Back

The Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day have been one of the best recruiting teams in the nation over the last few years. Each and every year, it seems that they have a top-five class or better.

College Football News / Last Word On Sports / April 18

Ohio State Should Add a Few Pieces From Spring Portal

Now that the Spring Game is in the rearview, the Spring transfer portal window has burst wide open. On the first day, hundreds of FBS and FCS players made the jump for several reasons.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 17

Ohio State, Ryan Day Looking to Steal Defender from Bill Belichick

While Ohio State Buckeye fans were primarily focused on the quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz during the program's spring game, the defensive line was the glaring concern for the team last Saturday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / April 16

Ryan Day Gets Honest on Ohio State's Biggest Need in Transfer Portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes completed their spring game last weekend, and after also having all of their spring practices beforehand, they have a general idea of what their biggest weaknesses are.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / April 15

Ryan Day’s wife answers whether he dyes his beard

Ryan Day’s wife has had enough of one popular narrative about the Ohio State head coach and his beard. Over the years, many have accused Day of dyeing his beard black.

College Football News / The Spun / April 14

JD Vance Has Message For Everyone About National Title Trophy Accident

JD Vance had a sense of humor about his college football trophy fiasco. On Monday, the Trump administration welcomed Ohio State's football team to the White House.

College Football News / The Spun / April 12

Ryan Day Reveals Position Group Ohio State Needs To Improve After Spring Game

There's a lot to like about the Ohio State Buckeyes and their performance in their spring game this weekend, but head coach Ryan Day says he sees a hole the team desperately needs to fix before it can realistically defend its national title.

College Football News / The Spun / April 12

Ohio State Unveils National Championship Rings At Saturday's Spring Game

Nearly three months after winning the national title, Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes received their championship rings. Ohio State entered the College Football Playoff with zero momentum, especially after losing to Michigan in the regular-season finale.

College Football News / The Spun / April 7

Ryan Day Announces Ohio State Quarterback Battle Update

Few programs have had a better run of quarterback play over the past seven years than Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes. And after winning the national championship this past season with Kansas State transfer Will Howard, the Bucks are now in the midst of another heated QB competition.