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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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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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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."
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Oregon Ducks (aka U of Nike)

Oregon Ducks QB Dante Moore carted off the field after a vicious hit to the head against USC​

Moore was able to move his hands and feet while being carted into a waiting ambulance, NBC Sports reported​

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While the specifics of Moore's injury have not been revealed, it was reported on the NBC Sports broadcast of the game that Moore was able to move his hands and feet and managed to rotate his arms while being carted off.

You can debate whether Moore slid a little too late or if Stephens should've pulled up sooner, but one thing that won't give Stephens the benefit of the doubt was how he and his teammates handled the situation on the sidelines.

He was seen smiling and laughing while getting congratulated by teammates as Moore was still being taken off the field.

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Sending the absolute best wishes to Dante Moore. Hate to see that happen to anyone.
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2026 tOSU Defense Discussion

The defense just has to get off the damn field. It wasn’t just 3rd and 4th downs given up too. There were a lot of 2nd and longs that somehow we gave up also. We gave up 7 conversions on 3/4 downs and gave up a few really nasty conversions too like 2nd and 20 then Illinois gets 21.

Just cut that in half and this is a different game for the defense.

If think that’s issue #2 right now. Issue number one seems to me we don’t have the DL like we typically have. There’s a noticeable drop off IMO at DT. So when you force players who aren’t as good to stay on the field because you can’t get off the field. Not great mixture.

Limit the exposure by getting off the field.
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Game Thread tOSU at Iowa, Sat. Oct. 3rd, 3:30 pm ET, CBS

This was always the underrated game of the year. Having lost to Texas we obviously can’t afford a loss to a team not named Oregon or Indiana.

if we can’t stop the run I don’t know if the offense can just blow the doors off the defense in this one. Iowa at home should generate a few more stops than typical. If we can’t do the same we could easily walk out with a loss.
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Week 4 Game Discussion Thread

I just saw the Collin Simmons simulating urination highlight. It did actually look pretty funny, but my gawd, what a moron. You really want to simulate peeing in front of 100,000 people?

Sark walked away from the reporter, I think Arch laughed about it, and now this. Oof, so many bad looks for these #1 Shorthorns.
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QB Lincoln Kienholz (National Champion, transfer to Louisville)


Kienholz didn’t hide the fact that he believes Ohio State prepared him well for what he’s doing now at Louisville.

“I feel like I got a lot of leadership practice at Ohio State where you know the quarterbacks are the leaders. You know, Coach Mick does a great job of putting those guys in this position to be leaders and you know take over the team.”
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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)

  • Said he felt bad for making the Illinois defender miss like that on his second touchdown — said he started laughing when it happened.

‘I feel bad for him’ – Jeremiah Smith pulled no punches after Ohio State’s win over Illinois​

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith had to troll an Illinois defender following the Buckeyes’ first Big Ten win.

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Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith sent a firm reminder to the rest of the country why he is a top player in college football.

The Buckeyes rolled to a 42-19 Big Ten win over Illinois in Week 4, and it was a masterful day for Ohio State’s passing game, led by top target Smith, who had 12 catches for 217 yards and four touchdowns.

Smith’s second touchdown was a 72-yard score where he made a defender look quite silly on his way to the end zone. The junior wideout had quite the admission after the game, having some fun with the play himself.

“I can say I feel bad for him. Uh, when I did that, I just started laughing when I did it. So yeah, I feel kind of bad for him,” Smith said.

Illinois’ defenders probably aren’t going to take kindly to that comment, but there’s not much you can do when you’re made to look like that on national television.

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Jeremiah Smith has leveled up his game in a major way for the Buckeyes ​

That touchdown was a signature play from Smith, who has leveled up his game this season for the Buckeyes. He’s a player doing a lot more damage after the catch now, and it’s turned his game up to another level. He can still cut off sharp routes and make defenders look silly, as well.
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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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