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Miami (FL) Hurricanes (1926-2003)
- By ScriptOhio
- College Football
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Skull Session: Caleb Downs Leaves Ohio State As One of Its All-Time Greats, Miami Alum Michael Irvin Claims the Buckeyes “Stole” the 2002 National Championship From the Hurricanes
Caleb Downs leaves Ohio State as one of its all-time greats, and Michael Irvin claims the Buckeyes “stole” the 2002 national championship from Miami.
“THEY STOLE ONE.” Pro Football Hall of Famer and Miami alum Michael Irvin has been running victory laps in the media since the Hurricanes beat the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl. That includes an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show, where Irvin explained why Miami’s win over Ohio State meant a little extra to him.
“There was nothing better than beating Ohio State because they stole one,” Irvin said.
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Why do I share this blasphemous Irvin take about the 2003 national championship game now?
Because Miami plays Ole Miss in the Fiesta Bowl on Thursday, and I’d better not see any Ohio State fans rooting for the Hurricanes so the Buckeyes’ loss looks better. No. No. No. Miami kicked Ohio State’s butt. Now I want to see Ole Miss take Mario Cristobal’s team to the woodshed.
(And yes, I’m also rooting for the Rebels because I’ve enjoyed watching them stick it to Lane Kiffin.)
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LB Christian Alliegro (Official Thread)
- By ScriptOhio
- Buckeye Football
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Former Wisconsin Linebacker Christian Alliegro Commits to Ohio State
By Andy Anders on January 8, 2026 at 9:35 am @andyanders55
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Ohio State just added a lot of experience to its 2026 linebacker corps.
Former Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro committed to the Buckeyes on Thursday, as the senior elected to spend his final year of eligibility in Columbus.
Alliegro played a rotational role for the Badgers in 2024, playing in all 12 games but starting just three. He played 10 snaps or fewer in Wisconsin's first two games that year, per Pro Football Focus, 32 snaps or fewer in the next five before surging to the top of the depth chart with at least 67 snaps in UW's final four contests. He finished his sophomore campaign with 66 tackles, five tackles for loss and three sacks.
The Alliegro File
The start of Alliegro's junior season showed the true depths of his potential. In his first seven games, he racked up 48 tackles, six TFL and two sacks. Then, in that seventh game against Ohio State, he broke his arm. Despite playing through the injury the rest of the contest, he missed Wisconsin's next two games with the injury and wasn't the same while wearing a club upon his return. He never recorded more than two tackles in his final three games.
- Year: Senior
- Size: 6-4/247
- Pos: LB
- Previous School: Wisconsin (2023-25)
- 2025 Stats: 53 tackles, 8 TFL, 4 sacks
All told, Alliegro finished 2025 with 53 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks. A savvy, physical player with a nose for the football, he could fill in at either Mike or Will linebacker next season for Ohio State.
Former Wisconsin Linebacker Christian Alliegro Commits to Ohio State
Ohio State bolsters its 2026 linebacker corps with the commitment of former Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro.www.elevenwarriors.com
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There will be some competition for Alliegro when he arrives at Ohio State. The Buckeyes' No. 3 linebacker, Payton Pierce, returns after a 43-tackle season coming off the bench in 2025. Sophomore Riley Pettijohn is a five-star prospect who showed flashes during his brief appearances as a freshman.
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Regardless, adding a player with Alliegro's experience strengthens Ohio State at the linebacker position in 2026 after it had the nation's best tandem, All-Americans Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese, in 2025.
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LB Christian Alliegro (Official Thread)
- By brodybuck21
- Buckeye Football
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Former Wisconsin Linebacker Christian Alliegro Commits to Ohio State
By Andy Anders on January 8, 2026 at 9:35 am @andyanders55
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Ohio State just added a lot of experience to its 2026 linebacker corps.
Former Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro committed to the Buckeyes on Thursday, as the senior elected to spend his final year of eligibility in Columbus.
Alliegro played a rotational role for the Badgers in 2024, playing in all 12 games but starting just three. He played 10 snaps or fewer in Wisconsin's first two games that year, per Pro Football Focus, 32 snaps or fewer in the next five before surging to the top of the depth chart with at least 67 snaps in UW's final four contests. He finished his sophomore campaign with 66 tackles, five tackles for loss and three sacks.
The Alliegro File
- Year: Senior
- Size: 6-4/247
- Pos: LB
- Previous School: Wisconsin (2023-25)
- 2025 Stats: 53 tackles, 8 TFL, 4 sacks
All told, Alliegro finished 2025 with 53 tackles, eight tackles for loss and four sacks. A savvy, physical player with a nose for the football, he could fill in at either Mike or Will linebacker next season for Ohio State.
Former Wisconsin Linebacker Christian Alliegro Commits to Ohio State
Ohio State bolsters its 2026 linebacker corps with the commitment of former Wisconsin linebacker Christian Alliegro.
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