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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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Week 5 schedule​

Thursday, Oct. 1

Western Kentucky at New Mexico State | 8 p.m. | CBSSN
North Texas at Tulsa | 9 p.m. | ESPN
Montana State at Idaho | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Oct. 2

Pitt at Virginia Tech | 7 p.m. | ESPN
Liberty at Delaware | 7 p.m. | CBSSN
Penn State at Northwestern | 8 p.m. | FOX

Saturday, Oct. 3

FBS
Michigan at Minnesota | 12 p.m. | FOX
Boston College at SMU | 12 p.m. | CW
UCF at Houston | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
Middle Tennessee at Kansas | 12 p.m. | ESPNU
West Virginia at Iowa State | 12 p.m. | TNT
Stanford at Wake Forest | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
Syracuse at UConn | 12 p.m. | CBSSN
Navy at Air Force | 12 p.m. | CBS
Michigan State at Wisconsin | 12:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Western Michigan at Buffalo | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Toledo at Ball State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+

Ohio State at Iowa | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
Auburn at Tennessee | 3:30 p.m.
Louisville at NC State | 3:30 p.m.
Florida at Missouri | 3:30 p.m.
Cal at UNLV | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Virginia at Florida State | 3:30 p.m.
Memphis at Charlotte | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Samford at UAB | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Wyoming at North Dakota State | 3:30 p.m. | CW
Akron at Central Michigan | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Eastern Michigan at UMass | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Ohio at Kent State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Bowling Green at Miami (Ohio) | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Old Dominion at Georgia State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Marshall at James Madison | 3:45 p.m. | ESPNU
Maryland at Nebraska | 4 p.m. | FS1
UTEP at New Mexico | 4 p.m. | MW+
Kentucky at South Carolina | 4:15 p.m. | SEC Network
Purdue at Illinois | 4:15 p.m. | Big Ten Network

Oregon State at Colorado State | 6 p.m. | USA Network
Texas Southern at Florida Atlantic | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
BYU at TCU | 7 p.m.
Arkansas at Texas A&M | 7 p.m.
UTSA at Rice | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Georgia Southern at Costal Carolina | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
UL Monroe at South Alabama | 7 p.m. | ESPN+

Texas Tech at Colorado | 7:30 p.m. | FOX
Washington at USC | 7:30 p.m. | NBC
Utah State at Boise State | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Temple at South Florida | 7:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Army at Louisiana Tech | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
McNeese at LSU | 7:45 p.m. | SEC Network
Indiana at Rutgers | 8 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Arkansas State at Louisiana | 8 p.m. | ESPN+

Fresno State at Washington State | 9:30 p.m. | USA Network
Baylor at Arizona State | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
Texas State at San Diego State | 10:30 p.m. | CW
Cincinnati at Arizona | 11 p.m. | FOX
San Jose State at Hawai'i | 11:59 p.m. | MW+

TBA
Vanderbilt at Georgia
Notre Dame at North Carolina
Miami (Fla.) at Clemson
Alabama at Mississippi State

FCS
Princeton at Columbia | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Mercyhurst at Long Island | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Fordham at Lehigh | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Merrimack at Yale | 12 p.m. | ESPN+
Cornell at Georgetown | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Richmond at Lafayette | 12:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Morgan State at Villanova | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Dayton at Drake | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Marist at Stetson | 1 p.m. | YouTube
Valparaiso at Morehead State | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
St. Thomas at Presbyterian | 1 p.m. | ESPN+
Penn at Dartmouth | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Mercer at VMI | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Murray State at North Dakota | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Norfolk State at Robert Morris | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Wofford at Furman | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Indiana State at South Dakota | 3 p.m. | ESPN+
Holy Cross at William & Mary | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Chattanooga at East Tennessee State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Northern Colorado at Montana | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Tennessee State at Western Illinois | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Davidson at San Diego | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Youngstown State at Southern Illinois | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
New Haven at Austin Peay | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
North Alabama at Eastern Kentucky | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Gardner-Webb at Charleston Southern | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
UIW at Stephen F. Austin | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Tennessee Tech at Western Carolina | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
Chicago State at Tarleton State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Colgate at Harvard | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
South Dakota State at Illinois State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
UT Rio Grande Valley at East Texas A&M | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Northwestern State at Lamar | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Nicolls at Houston Christian | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
West Florida at Abilene Christian | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Weber State at Cal Poly | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Northern Arizona at Idaho State | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Southern Utah at Utah Tech | 8 p.m. | ESPN+
Eastern Washington at UC Davis | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN2

Game Thread Illinois at tOSU, Sat. Sept. 26, 12pm ET, FOX

Stats show that Jeremiah was targeted 16 times and caught 12 of those,

Others were targeted a total of 20 times and 15 of those were complete.

So Sayin was 75% throwing to JJ and 75% throwing to others, that doesn’t seem like a problem to me.

If course, I do hope he sees and hits the other guys when they’re open for TDs in the future.
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Game Thread Illinois at tOSU, Sat. Sept. 26, 12pm ET, FOX

Lol Matt Fonkes was a great buckeye while he was enrolled….however only continues to prove how big of a dumb fuck he is post graduate since he’s been given a platform.
The post game presser from Day seems to indicate that the scheme was the issue this game.

Sometimes coaches can make a bad game plan, and don't deserve a over reaching comment like "earn your paycheck".

Finkes is correct. He deserves respect, and to act like he is just coasting along and not giving a shit, is a insult, and is absolutely not true. Most championship coaches are their own biggest critics, and believe me, Day will be in that room this week.

Give it a F'ing break.
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Game Thread Illinois at tOSU, Sat. Sept. 26, 12pm ET, FOX

Nah he is

Well, he is though.

Patrica can have had past success and be on the clock for this year’s defensive debacle.

Finkes seems to be saying both things cannot be true at the same time and they most certainly are.
LOL I was referring to the poster having a dirt ring in his tub!
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The Associated Press reported that following Michigan's 20-19 loss to Iowa on September 26, 2026, the Wolverines' national-best streak of 47 consecutive wins when leading at halftime came to an end.

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