Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com Columbus, Ohio— Of the 12 teams that qualified for the postseason, seven of them have at least one former Ohio State football player on their roster: Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Hawk, Mike Nugent Pittsburgh Steelers: Will Allen, Cameron Heyward, Ryan Shazier, Doran Grant Houston Texans: John Simon New England Patriots: Nate … [Read more...] about Fourteen Buckeyes Set for 2016 NFL Playoffs, Nine This Weekend
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Meyer’s teams reach 20 consecutive wins a fourth time
Courtesy of OhioStateBuckeyes.com COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio State’s alternative black uniforms looked awesome Saturday night and the second-largest crowd in Ohio Stadium history – 108,423 – was into the “Dark Night in the Shoe” theme with about 95 percent of that total following their team’s lead by wearing black. There was plenty of good news coming out of the 38-10 win over … [Read more...] about Meyer’s teams reach 20 consecutive wins a fourth time
Shooting the gap and play action: Ohio State 49 Maryland 28
First thoughts on Ohio State's Big Ten home-opening win over Maryland. By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OHIO -- Zeke Elliott netted 153 all-purpose yards, Braxton Miller re-emerged, and the Ohio State Buckeyes shook off a scare to defeat the Maryland Terrapins in the Big Ten home opener in front of 107,869 on Saturday. Zeke's train Elliott came into the game with a … [Read more...] about Shooting the gap and play action: Ohio State 49 Maryland 28
Lee’s play caps dominant performance by Ohio State defense
By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, N.Y. -- Credit Ohio State's Darron Lee for being able to recognize a game-changing play before it happened. Lee's interception and return for a touchdown represented the play of the game as the top-ranked Buckeyes held off Northern Illinois, 20-13. It was the result of an astute player recognizing a possibility and representative of yet another … [Read more...] about Lee’s play caps dominant performance by Ohio State defense
Buckeyes sneak past Northern Illinois
First reactions to Ohio State's 20-13 victory over Northern Illinois. By PAUL GOTHAM COLUMBUS, OH -- If the sign of a good team is one which wins when not playing at its best, then Urban Meyer's Ohio State Buckeyes should plan a return to the national championship game. One week after an unconvincing victory (if such a thing is possible in a 38-0 game. Although they did … [Read more...] about Buckeyes sneak past Northern Illinois