buckeyemania11 said:

If you go just by record, currently.

Kent State 18-5
Cincinnati 19-8
Miami OH 15-8
Dayton 14-10
Akron 11-12
Toledo 10-12
Wright State 9-12
Ohio State 10-13
Xavier 8-18
Bowling Green 7-14
Ohio 5-19
Youngstown State 3-18

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Kent Read, Kent Write, Kent State!!!

buckeyemania11 said:

If you go just by record, currently.

Kent State 18-5
Cincinnati 19-8
Miami OH 15-8
Dayton 14-10
Akron 11-12
Toledo 10-12
Wright State 9-12
Ohio State 10-13
Xavier 8-18
Bowling Green 7-14
Ohio 5-19
Youngstown State 3-18

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Even worse

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Sentenced to 5 years. Seems light but some justice (as deemed in by our current judicial system) will at least be served.

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On June 21, 2025, police in Dublin reported Barton was driving the wrong way on U.S. Route 33 when he turned around to correct his direction and hit 24-year-old Perry’s car with his pickup truck.

In court, the prosecuting attorney said Barton was going 126 mph five seconds before the crash and 114 mph at impact.

Perry was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

Barton had a blood alcohol content of 0.17%, according to court documents. It was revealed in court that his BAC was 0.242%.

Perry's mother Roslyn provided a statement in court on her son's death.
"Because of your selfishness, I will never be a mother of a groom or a grandparent. Because of your selfishness, he doesn't call me in the morning anymore," she said.

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BYU, Colorado, Kentucky, Michigan, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon, Syracuse, Texas A&M, & Washington are the only teams scheduled to have spring games on TV.

Buckeye Pro Day Central: Results, Videos, Sights and Sounds From Ohio State’s 2026 Pro Day​

Welcome to Buckeye Pro Day Central.

Ohio State’s 2025 Pro Day is underway in Columbus, where 17 Buckeyes are going through drills in front of a full contingent of NFL scouts, coaches and front office personnel.

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The 17 members of the 2025 Ohio State team included:

• RB CJ Donaldson
• WR Carnell Tate
• TE Will Kacmarek
• TE Max Klare
• OL Ethan Onianwa
• DE Caden Curry
• DT Kayden McDonald
• DT Tywone Malone Jr.
• LB Arvell Reese
• LB Sonny Styles
• LB Joey Velazquez
• CB Davison Igbinosun
• CB Lorenzo Styles Jr.
• S Caleb Downs
• K Jayden Fielding
• LS John Ferlmann
• LS Collin Johnson

The schedule of events is:

• 11:15 a.m. – Measurements, Vertical Jump Reach/Vertical Jump, Bench
• 12 p.m. – Field Drills - 40/20/10, Pro Shuttle/3 Cone, Broad Jump and Position Workouts

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Fans crush Jayden Fielding after strong showing at Ohio State Pro Day​

Ohio State football fans crush Jayden Fielding after he drills a long field goal at Pro Day

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Video emerged of Fielding hitting a 57-yard field goal during Pro Day, which is longer than any field goal he made over the last three years. Fans lit him up in the comments section.

*Cool.....now do one in game.....from 14 yards
*It didn’t hook far left? Interesting lol
*Now put him outside, in the elements, with 90,000 screaming maniacs…and let’s see how he does

It would be shocking to see a team draft Fielding based on his track record in college. He didn't attempt more than 20 field goals in any single season with Ohio State. He also never made more than 80 percent of his field goals in a year, which is not good when his career high is 49 yards.

Fielding had his best possible workout during Pro Day to give him a chance, though.

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The first violation occurred in the summer of 2025, when the Buckeyes used a student manager no longer enrolled at the university. A previous enrollee at one of Ohio State's regional campuses, his duties include some clock operation responsibilities for OSU. The manager was removed, and Ohio State has since introduced enrollment tracking services for its managers.

“The (equipment) staff believed the individual involved would be enrolling at the main campus for the fall 2025 term and permitted him to commence performing traditional managerial duties,” the report read, per the Dispatch.

The second violation reported occurred in January 2025, when a player participated in team strength and conditioning activities before being medically cleared. After the violation was discovered, Ohio State's medical staff cleared the athlete that day, and the Buckeyes are reexamining their medical clearance process.

The third and final self-reported violation occurred when an Ohio State assistant coach shared a post on social media announcing the verbal commitment of a transfer portal prospect, but since the prospect had not actually committed yet, an infraction occurred. The post was deleted and the Buckeyes provided educational services to the assistant.

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tcun would have buried them, protested their moral purity and then the President would shower with the team.

Way too light. Extreme bac, extreme speed and recklessness and a repeat offender. Should have gotten 20 with a chance at parole in 10.

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The overlooked coach who could define Ohio State’s next two seasons​

With Julian Sayin’s rise to elite status and Tavien St. Clair’s development behind the scenes, Billy Fessler’s work in the quarterback room could ultimately shape Ohio State’s championship window over the next two seasons.



Ohio State’s roster is loaded, and the headlines tend to follow the stars.

Jeremiah Smith headlines one of the best receiver rooms in the country. The defense continues to reload with elite talent. Julian
Sayin has already emerged as one of the top quarterbacks in college football.

But behind all of that, one of the most important figures in the program may not take a single snap this season.

Quarterbacks coach Billy Fessler sits in a role that could quietly shape the next two years of Ohio State football. Because for all the talent on the roster, the Buckeyes’ championship ceiling will ultimately come down to quarterback development.

That starts with Sayin. In his first year as Ohio State’s starter, he produced at a high level, throwing for 3,610 yards, 32 touchdowns, and just eight interceptions while completing roughly 77 percent of his passes. Those numbers put him firmly in the national conversation and showed he can operate the offense at a high level.

But at Ohio State, production is only part of the equation. The next step is turning efficiency into dominance. That means improving pocket presence against elite pass rushes, elevating red-zone execution, and consistently making the handful of throws that decide playoff games.

The jump from very good to elite is rarely about talent. It is about refinement, decision-making, and consistency in the biggest moments. That is where Fessler’s influence becomes critical.

Fessler’s background suggests he is built for that responsibility. His experience working in multiple offensive systems and focusing on quarterback development has earned him a reputation as a detail-oriented coach who prioritizes mechanics, processing, and understanding the full structure of an offense.

At this level, every quarterback has arm talent. What separates the best is how quickly they diagnose defenses, how they handle pressure, and how consistently they execute in high-leverage situations. Fessler’s role is to sharpen those areas for Sayin, turning a highly productive quarterback into one capable of leading a championship run.
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Ultimately, Ohio State’s next two seasons may hinge on what happens in the quarterback room. The Buckeyes will have the talent to compete for championships. They will have the skill players, the depth, and the defensive pieces needed to make a run.

But as always, the difference between contending and winning comes down to quarterback play. Billy Fessler may not be the most visible coach on the staff, but his impact will be felt every Saturday. If Sayin makes the leap to elite and St. Clair develops into the next answer, Ohio State’s championship window stays wide open.

If not, the margin narrows quickly.

Thump said:

What does Dale Earnhardt have to do with this?

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No idea but I think we need to be a little more open minded here.

Let's see what kind of sammich's she makes before we judge. I mean, come on. The ladies can do things these days. Give her a fair shot.

Zem said:

Rich kids like Arthur are often not the sharpest bulb in the shed because they never had to work for anything. No pressure at school to get A's, no reason to do the work it takes to grow as a person. Mike Brown, e.g. Hopefully he'll turn out to be much more effective than Tim Beck, at least.

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OK, besides this position:

Smith began his NFL coaching career in 2007, when he became the defensive quality control coach for the Washington Redskins. His father, FedEx founder Frederick W. Smith, was a minority owner of the team. Smith would stay at that position through 2008.

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Just curious, what other positions do you think he got because he was a dumb rich kid and/or through nepotism?

brodybuck21 said:

ok so at best tied for 4th with X. I believe i saw WV and Cincy both ranked top 25 too? absolutely no excuses to not be better

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If you go just by record, currently.

Kent State 18-5
Cincinnati 19-8
Miami OH 15-8
Dayton 14-10
Akron 11-12
Toledo 10-12
Wright State 9-12
Ohio State 10-13
Xavier 8-18
Bowling Green 7-14
Ohio 5-19
Youngstown State 3-18

Why Ian Moore is Ohio State’s most important offensive line question​

After two seasons inside the program, Ian Moore is no longer just a projection, he’s a tested, high-upside tackle option whose emergence could unlock the Buckeyes’ entire offensive line.

Ohio State’s offensive line is not lacking experience heading into 2026. It has returning starters, veteran leadership, and players who have been tested in big moments.

What it does not yet have is a clear, long-term answer at tackle, and that is where Ian Moore becomes one of the most important players on the roster.

Because this is no longer about projection alone. Moore has now spent two full seasons inside the program, developing physically, learning the system, and earning real snaps. What happens next is the natural turning point in his career.

Either he becomes the solution at tackle, or Ohio State is forced to build around that uncertainty.

Two years in the making​

Moore arrived in Columbus in 2024 as a highly regarded four-star recruit with the physical profile Ohio State covets at tackle. At around 6-foot-6 and over 310 pounds, with length and movement ability, he always looked like a player who could hold up on the edge. His freshman season followed a familiar path for Buckeye offensive linemen.

appeared in limited action, redshirted, and spent most of the year developing behind the scenes. But that development was not passive. Injuries and depth concerns forced him into accelerated learning situations, exposing him early to the speed and physicality of Big Ten football.

For a young lineman, that kind of experience matters more than any stat line.

By 2025, Moore was no longer just a developmental piece. He became part of the rotation, appearing in games throughout the season and even earning a start at right tackle. The sample size was still relatively small, but the flashes were meaningful.
In pass protection, he showed signs of real growth, handling edge rushers with improved footwork and composure. Those moments, especially in high-leverage situations, signaled that his readiness was no longer theoretical. It was approaching reality.

The domino effect on the entire line​

That progression is what makes Moore so important now. Ohio State has interior stability with players like Carson Hinzman and Luke Montgomery, and it has versatility with someone like Austin Siereveld. But Siereveld’s long-term and arguably best fit is inside at guard. That creates a structural question.

If Ohio State has to play him at tackle, the line likely has a higher floor but a lower ceiling. If Moore can step in and solidify a tackle spot, Siereveld can slide inside, and suddenly the entire unit becomes more balanced, more physical, and more complete.

This is the domino effect Moore represents. His emergence would not just fill a position. It would allow Ohio State to optimize all five spots across the line.
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From projection to expectation​

But that is also why this moment matters so much. Offensive linemen often make their biggest leap between their second and third years in a program. Strength gains, technical refinement, and comfort within the scheme begin to align.

Moore is entering that exact phase. He is no longer adjusting to college football, he is expected to contribute to winning at a high level.

If he does, the impact goes beyond the offensive line. Ohio State’s offense is built around efficiency, rhythm, and protecting its quarterback, and stable high-level tackle play makes everything cleaner. It allows the passing game to operate on time, gives the run game more structure, and reduces the need for constant adjustments.

Ian Moore becomes that player, Ohio State’s offensive line is not just solid. It becomes a strength with real upside. And if he does not, the Buckeyes will still have options. They will still be good, but they will be managing around a question instead of fully solving it.

That is why Ian Moore matters. Not just because he can win a job, but because if he does, he changes what Ohio State’s offense and the offensive line’s ceiling can be.

Just sayin': The article is interesting and makes sense; however, (if Moore isn't "the guy") getting a quality LT out of the transfer portal could have the same (domino) effect too.

Do any of his seasons with Nebraska count against his four years? Just asking ‘cause I didn’t think he was as stupid as this move suggests.

colobuck79 said:

I’m just spitballing here, but is it possible that she is a DEI hire?

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No problem. You called your shot, spitball in the corner pocket.

Now: What’s a cute young thing like her doing as “director of football operations?” Looks more like she should be in “Epstine Victims file.”

Zem said:

Mischaracterize much?

That's a novel concept, and one that I explicitly mentioned in the post you quoted, lol.

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Sloopy came from the wrong side of town, but she knew how to hang on.

buckeyemania11 said:

They only went 1-1 against Xavier and the game we won we had to do it in 10 innings after they dominated us in the first game. So they might be in the top 5 maybe not.

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ok so at best tied for 4th with X. I believe i saw WV and Cincy both ranked top 25 too? absolutely no excuses to not be better