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2026 tOSU Defense Discussion

Skimming the early comments from coaches, they may very well be intentionally running a deep rotation to set up for the long haul.

If it works and you get to the playoffs with a deeper, experienced pool of players that are playing at a higher level-then I guess it's worth some September angst.

If it works. Not going to be easy on the eyes until then.
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BuckeyePlanet CFB Pick'em (2025 Champ = gmen6981)

Yo @MD Buckeye — How am I in 2nd place with more points than you? What kinda racket are you running here? :lol:

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So I think it updates the points in real time, but doesn't update the standings in real time, which is why it shows both of our records as of the week prior.

As @Bestbuck36 said... YAHOO.
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Week 4 Game Discussion Thread

I think the one little thing that bothers me about the ending of the Iowa game vs. the cheaters is that as soon as the referee called it a touchdown, the boss referee guy can be heard on the speaker saying that they wanted to review it. I mean - it was the right thing to do, to review that play. But when else do you see the referee say that so quickly? Don't they need to wait for the replay booth to "buzz down"?

It doesn't bother me too much, because like I said, it was the right thing to do. Under normal circumstances, I'd rather the referees get it right, and the sooner the better. I just found it a little odd that the ref's like, "whoa! that was weird - we better hurry up and review that to see if we can save the cheaters."
It was the end of the game, and he knew it was close, plus don't they review every TD and turnover, anyway? I think he just wanted to clear it up before players and fans started making a mess of leaving the field/stands. Basically a quick "don't go anywhere, we're going to take a look at this to be sure."
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Play Game Weekly Upset Contest for 2026

Week 5 games will be posted by Wednesday.

Those scoring points this week:

brodybuck21……….…………...6.5……CINCY/kansas st
iambrutus………..………………6.5
tugger5000………………………6.5
Jaxbuck………………………….5.5……IOWA/ttun
osugrad21…….……..…….…….5.5
gmen6981………….……….…...5.5
Steve19……………………….….5.5
zbuck……………………………..5.5
808 Buck…………………………5.5


Other upsets this week which nobody picked:

wake forest/LOUISVILLE…....12.5
minny/WASHINGTON………....9.5
wiscy/PENN ST…..……..….…..9.5
STANFORD/ga tech…..……….3.5
UCF/tcu………………………….3.5
WYOMING/hawai’i…………….3.5
oklahoma st/WEST VA….…….1.5

Current standings:

wolves2002……………….….25.5
Honor&Glory……………..…..22.5
dozenmonkeyz………………22.5
CMic……………….……….…21
Bestbuck36………………….19
Herb Kirkstreit………………19
HineyBuck……………………13.5
osugrad21…………………….12…tied with
BuckeyeNation27……….…..12
MD Buckeye………………….11
iambrutus……………………..11
Jaxbuck……………………….11
gmen6981……………………..11
Steve19………………………..11
zbuck…………………………..11
buckeyemania11……….……10.5
buckeyboy………………….….8.5
tugger5000………………….…6.5
brodybuck21…………….……6.5
cincibuck…………………..….6.5
Mike80……………………..…..5.5
gracelhink…………………......5.5
Zurp………………………….….5.5
Wadcutter……………………...5.5
WoodyWorshiper……………..5.5
808 Buck………………….……5.5
BB73…………………………….0
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If you think an error has been made, please send me a PM or @BB73 in this thread.
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WR Jeremiah Smith (All B1G, B1G Freshman of Year, B1G WR of Year, Unanimous All-American, 2025 Rose Bowl Off MVP, National Champion)

Guys ahead of JJ on the B1G career receiving yards list.

Rk Player Yds From To School
1 John Standeford* 3618 2000 2003 Purdue
2 Dorien Bryant* 3548 2004 2007 Purdue
3 Braylon Edwards* 3541 2001 2004 Michigan
4 Taylor Stubblefield* 3433 2001 2004 Purdue
5 Lee Evans* 3382 1999 2003 Wisconsin
6 David Williams 3195 1983 1985 Illinois
7 Jared Abbrederis* 3140 2010 2013 Wisconsin
8 D'Wayne Bates 3128 1995 1998 Northwestern
9 Eric Decker* 3119 2006 2009 Minnesota
10 Tyler Johnson* 3094 2016 2019 Minnesota
11 B.J. Cunningham* 3086 2008 2011 Michigan State
12 Bobby Engram 2986 1991 1995 Penn State
13 Brian Alford 2968 1994 1997 Purdue
14 Jeremiah Smith* 2958 2024 2026 Ohio State
With 217 receiving yards Saturday, Jeremiah now has 3175 total and jumps to 7th in career receiving yards in the B1G conference record books.
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Ohio State Wrestling (2015/2017/2018 B1G Champs, 2015 National Champs, 2019 National Runners-up)

Calibuck

"For the class of 2026 the rules are slightly more flexible than they will be for the class of 2027 and on.

"Reports and confirmations around the rule changes noted that the strict new age cutoff (which would have limited older freshmen who turned 19 or 20 before September 1) officially kicks in for the Class of 2027, protecting the Class of 2026 with traditional flexibility."

Holdbacks in future classes will have to decide to reclassify and graduate a class earlier than planned or forfeit a potential year of college eligibility, "
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QB1 Julian Sayin (All B1G, B1G Frosh of Year, All American, National Frosh of Year, National Champion)

Ryan Day’s admission about Julian Sayin after Ohio State beat Illinois could change everything for the Buckeyes going forward​

Julian Sayin showed glimpses of his game changing in the Buckeyes’ Week 4 win, and it could completely change things for Ohio State going forward.

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Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin delivered his best performance of the 2026 season in a 42-19 win over Illinois on Saturday, throwing for 367 yards and four touchdowns while flashing a new element to his game.

The Buckeyes’ passing attack was the story of the day, but Sayin’s willingness to use his legs may have been the most encouraging development for Ohio State’s offense going forward.

Julian Sayin’s legs could be a bitter factor for the Buckeyes going forward​

Sayin finished 27-of-36 passing with four touchdown passes and added a rushing touchdown on seven carries for 29 yards. The junior quarterback showed he can get out of the pocket and pick up yards when needed, highlighted by a key scramble on third down in the first half where he took the yards when they were given. That’s a real development for a player who simply didn’t do that last season.

On the season, Sayin is now up to two rushing touchdowns, which is two more than last season when he had zero. The coaching staff clearly made it a point of emphasis heading into the Illinois game, and Ohio State coach Ryan Day confirmed as much after the win.

“I would say that we’ve talked about it,” Day said. “But yeah, I mean, one of our jobs as coaches is challenge, challenge coaches, coaches challenge players, players challenge players. Sometimes the players will challenge the coaches. I thought you knew I like it when that happens. I love it when players challenge coaches. I think we need that a little more. But yeah, for sure, we challenged Julian this past week, and I thought he responded.”

The fact that Ohio State is pushing Sayin to run the ball adds another dimension to an offense that is already dangerous. Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had 217 receiving yards against Illinois, and if Sayin can continue to use his legs, it gives defenses one more thing to worry about. The Buckeyes put up 518 total yards on the day, showing what a balanced attack can look like when the quarterback is willing to be a threat on the ground.

Through four games, Sayin has thrown for 1,206 yards with 10 touchdown passes and just one interception. If the junior quarterback can continue to play at this level, Ohio State is going to have a chance to accomplish its biggest goals this season. Saturday’s performance was a step in the right direction, and if Sayin’s legs remain a consistent factor, the Buckeyes’ offense could go to another level.
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