COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cortez Hankton is Ohio State’s new wide receivers coach, head coach Ryan Day announced on Thursday, bringing to Columbus a veteran assistant with a decade of experience across the SEC and a recent track record of producing elite passing offenses and NFL talent. Hankton arrives after four seasons at LSU, where he most recently served as wide receivers coach and co-offensive coordinator. “We’re excited to welcome Cortez…
ARLINGTON, Texas — With two first-round draft pick wide receivers in Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, Ohio State had the weapons to answer when it fell behind early in the Cotton Bowl. Instead, the Buckeyes never found the gear they needed when the stakes were highest, and a methodical, strained offensive performance ended their season in a 24-14 loss to Miami on New Year’s Eve. Ohio State trailed by 14…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State’s season came to an end Wednesday night after a 24-14 loss to Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Goodyear Cotton Bowl. Head coach Ryan Day, safety Caleb Downs, and quarterback Julian Sayin reacted to the loss in a press conference immediately following the game. You can find a summary of what was said below. Ryan Day + On the 25 days off…
ARLINGTON, Texas — No. 2 Ohio State lost to No. 10 Miami by a score of 24-14 on New Years’ Eve in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game. The Buckeyes’ season came to an end Wednesday night, along with the Ohio State careers of many players. A handful of Buckeyes spoke with reporters following the loss in the Cotton Bowl and provided their immediate reactions. You can find clips of…
IRVING, Texas — Ohio State faces Miami in the College Football Playoff quarterfinal on Wednesday. Both teams are required to release availability reports leading up to the game, beginning Sunday night. The report reflects player availability entering game week and notes which players could be limited or unavailable for the CFP matchup. As is standard, Ohio State did not disclose specific injury details, but the initial availability report provided to…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Miami head coach Mario Cristobal met with the media one final time before facing each other Wednesday night in the Cotton Bowl for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup. The two head coaches held a joint press conference Tuesday afternoon. Below are the highlights from what was said. Mario Cristobal + Cristobal said the upperclassmen have elevated the standards in…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin was named the 2025 winner of the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, given to the best Freshman in college football, as announced by The Maxwell Football Club on Tuesday. Below is the full press release. The Maxwell Football Club today announced that Ohio State Quarterback Julian Sayin has been selected as the winner of the 2025 Shaun Alexander Freshman of…
ARLINGTON, Texas — Ohio State head coach Ryan Day fielded questions from reporters for over 30 minutes on Monday morning at the Cotton Bowl media day at AT&T Stadium. Day and the Buckeyes face the Miami Hurricanes in the Cotton Bowl on New Years’s Eve. Here are some of the highlights of Day’s comments from the media day press conference. Ryan Day + Day opened by saying it’s great to…
ARLINGTON, Texas — The No. 2 Buckeyes are set to host the No. 10 Miami Hurricanes on New Year’s Eve, with the winner advancing to the CFP Semifinal at the Fiesta Bowl in Glendale, Arizona, on Jan. 8. As part of the CFP Quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl, Ohio State held its media day at AT&T Stadium on Monday morning. Players, assistant coaches, and coordinators were made available to the…
DALLAS — No. 2 Ohio State arrived at the Hilton Anatole team hotel in Dallas, Texas late Sunday evening, as the Buckeyes prepare to face No. 10 Miami in the CFP Semifinal Goodyear Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Buckeye running back James Peoples and linebacker Payton Pierce also spoke with reporters after the team arrival. You can watch videos below. Team Arrival Payton Pierce and James Peoples
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s defensive leadership took center stage Monday as defensive coordinator Matt Patricia and Buckeyes standouts Lorenzo Styles Jr., Kenyatta Jackson Jr., and Kayden McDonald met with the media ahead of the CFP Quarterfinal Cotton Bowl. With a matchup against No. 10 Miami looming, the Buckeyes discussed preparation, physicality, and the challenges posed by the Hurricanes’ offense. You can find the highlights of what was said below.…
