Of course I will be rooting for Trey and Quinn at the next level, but I am curious to see who ends up with the better NFL career at the end of the day. I have no real prediction there because they are neck and neck in talent, just will be interesting to watch.

All-name team right there, a big DL with the last name Bacon.

HAMMER THEM, NCAA.

Hammer Them, Buckeyes, until they are surpassed in the head-to-head and in all-time wins.

UTQTFS.

Olivia Dunne Fights in Court After Losing Millions in 5 Years With NCAA Housing Settlement Case​

February 2025. Olivia Dunne penned a letter to the U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken. Her concerns? The $2.8 billion NCAA house settlement had issues. Multiple issues. It lacks transparency. Distributes money inequitably. Excludes athletes from the decision-making process. And now, about 2 months from that, she finds herself fighting in court. Directly this time. What happened? Well, the NCAA house settlement is nearing its final leg, and Dunne is not giving up without a fight!

Olivia Dunne has been running the NIL space for quite some time now. Since 2021, the year when the NCAA adopted the new NIL rules, she has amassed millions through endorsements. Currently ranked #4 in the top 100 NIL athletes, she has about 13.5M followers and an ON3 NIL roster estimated value of $ 4.1 M. Thus, when she spoke up on this issue, it held weight. She is the present example of an athlete who doesn’t come from the football/basketball domains but from an Olympic sport and still has managed to make a mark in the NIL space. Thus, when it came to fighting for what she represents, Livvy didn’t back down.

As per Forbes, Monday, April 7, Olivia Dunne appeared before Judge Claudia Wilken of the U.S. District Court to formally object to the $2.8B NCAA house settlement case. Among the four athletes who testified, Livy appeared on a Zoom video call and called herself a “Division 1 athlete, a businesswoman, and I’ve been the highest-earning female athlete since the NIL rules changed.” However, she went on to oppose that the settlement does not take into account her true value and potential earning power. She even alleged that she had sacrificed in her earnings.

In fact, Livvy even opposed the back pay offered by the settlement. And her argument was? “My value existed before NIL was legal. I don’t need to guess what I might have earned, I know. I had a growing platform and millions of followers before I ever stepped foot onto a college campus,” Dunne said. She even described that, before the NIL rules came into effect, she had already committed to LSU in 2017. During COVID, her fame skyrocketed and thus, till she came to college, she was already a rising star with millions of followers.
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Ryan Day’s Massive $1.4M Initiative Leaves CFB Nation Baffled as They Clear Feelings on OSU HC​

“It was rough, but you’ve gotta hang on in those rough times because eventually things will turn back around again,” Ryan Day’s son, R.J., said. That one line captures everything the Day family went through over the past few months. From relentless fan backlash to death threats, losing four straight to Michigan had Ohio State fans turning on their head coach. When the Buckeyes took that tough 13-10 L in The Game, you could practically hear the job security chatter get louder and the buyout whispers started swirling. And it wasn’t just Ryan Day who took the hit—his family took it too. The criticism seeped beyond the field, into the personal lives of the people closest to him. Yet through it all, they stuck around. They hung in. And then, everything changed.

One national title flipped the entire narrative. Just like that, Ryan Day went from being on the hot seat to being one of the most celebrated coaches in college football. The same fans who once doubted him came back with full support. Now? He’s paying it forward. In an incredible move that stunned not just Buckeye Nation but the entire college football world, Ryan Day made headlines by donating his entire $1.4 million bonus and endorsement money to charity and homelessness support organizations.

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Let that sink in. Not a portion—all of it. As longtime Buckeyes supporter Bev Ferguson posted on X: “BREAKING NEWS: Coach Ryan Day of the Ohio State team has donated his entire $1.4 million bonus and endorsement contract to charities and homelessness support organizations. Much respect!” Yeah, massive respect. Most coaches take the bonus and keep it pushing. Ryan Day chose to make an impact that goes way beyond wins and losses.

And this isn’t just a one-time act of generosity. Ryan Day and his wife, Christina Spirou, have been committed to giving back for years. In 2022, they pledged $1 million to support mental health research and treatment through Ohio State’s Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine. They followed that up with another $1 million donation and even started The Christina and Ryan Day Fund for Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Wellness at Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

Mental health is something deeply personal to Ryan Day. He lost his father to suicide when he was just nine years old. That experience shaped him. He doesn’t talk about it often, but when he does, it’s clear how much it still sits with him. “The mental health thing has always been important to me based on the way that I grew up and some of the things that I experienced growing up,” Day shared on The Triple Option Podcast. “Through Nationwide Children’s and through OSU, I think Columbus is the leader in the country in the mental health space.”

He’s not just showing up with words—he’s showing up with action. He’s built a culture at Ohio State that prioritizes mental wellness, not just performance. And now, with this latest $1.4 million gesture, it’s impossible to ignore the kind of difference he’s making. “I think it’s important, as the head coach, to be a leader in that area and to make sure that we’re doing our part, giving back to all those who do so much for us,” Day said. That mindset is slowly shifting public opinion. Buckeye fans, and even the broader CFB world, are beginning to see the bigger picture.
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Ryan Day Clears Feelings on Chip Kelly’s $6M NFL Move After OSU HC Breaks Silence on Jim Knowles’ B1G Switch​

Well, Ryan Day cleared the air in an interview on 97.1 The Fan FM, posted by WBNS 10TV on April 8. With Kelly’s departure to the league, he wasn’t blindsided at all. “When we talked about it last year, I knew that it was something that he was interested in possibly looking at the NFL again,” he said. “I had no expectations of him staying for more than a year.” Day brought Kelly in with a purpose — help him manage the offense while he stopped calling plays, guide the Buckeyes to a championship, then explore the league again. And that’s exactly how it played out.

“You come in here, we win a National Championship, and then you have an opportunity to go see what’s out there for yourself in the NFL,” Ryan Day added. “So, not something that surprised me, but happy for him and certainly did a great job when he’s here.” Now, Kelly’s banking $6 million a year, per NFL Network’s Albert Breer, and calling plays for the Raiders. No way he could’ve turned that down!

OSU’s offer couldn’t match what Penn State put on the table — $9.3 million and the freedom to fully run his scheme. Knowles reportedly didn’t even get an invite to the Buckeyes’ natty celebration while sorting things out. Ouch! Day, for his part, played it cool — “I’m probably not gonna get into all the details of it all,” he said. “He did a great job for three years, and he’s from Pennsylvania and all those types of things. And so, happy that he’s at a place that he wants to be.”

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Jeremiah Smith​

“Big, tall receiver just like me. Came in, kept his head down, just working. I’m happy to see his future at Ohio State. Probably gonna be the next one up, for sure.”– Jeremiah Smith on Quincy Porter

• Smith has taken reps in the slot this spring. Should he continue to see reps there in preseason camp and during the regular season, he said it could give Ohio State mismatches in the passing game. “It’s a mismatch, for sure, going against safeties and linebackers and stuff like that. It would definitely be a mismatch come game time against teams in the season.”
• When asked to break down Ohio State’s quarterback competition, Smith said, “I can’t break that down. That’s above my pay grade. That’s Coach Ryan Day, Coach Hartline and Coach Billy Fessler’s job, not mine.” A reporter then asked, “What is your pay grade?” Smith laughed and answered, “I don’t know.”
• Smith doesn’t think he’ll “ever get used to” the attention he received during and after Ohio State’s championship season (see: the crowd that surrounded him during Student Appreciation Day). “It’s a blessing, for sure.”
• Despite catching 76 passes for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns as a freshman, Smith sees room for improvement in his game. “Definitely can improve. Always room for improvement.”
• Smith has been impressed with Devin Sanchez this spring. “Big, long corner who can run. Physical. He got it all. I can’t wait to see the things he do this year.”

Brandon Inniss​

“I feel like finally my time is now. I’ve been patient and I’ve never questioned the decision I made to come here. I knew how to stick with the hard times and it’s finally paying off.”– Brandon Inniss on being in line for a big role in his third season

• Inniss said he’s “seeing the vision” this spring of what Brian Hartline used to sell to him as a recruit in terms of what he can bring to Ohio State’s offense.
• Inniss said this is probably his first spring where he’s been fully healthy and he’s taken advantage of it.
• Inniss said his game has been enhanced from a season ago because he’s gotten smarter and faster. Part of the speed increase has been from Inniss slimming down, as he sits at 201 pounds.

Carnell Tate​

“It’s just the little things you’re trying to pick up on to improve your game because that’s what takes you to the next level, the little things.”– Carnell Tate on what he's trying to improve in year three

• On how he’s stepped up as a leader this spring: “I’ve just been able to voice my opinion more talking to the guys, pushing more guys, being the voice. We lost a lot of the seniors, those were the voice of the team, so we need more guys to step up and I’m willing to do that.” Tate said he “learned everything” about how to be a leader from Emeka Egbuka.
• Tate says Brandon Inniss “brings the energy every day. So whenever there’s no energy, here comes Brandon bringing more energy.”
• On Brian Hartline becoming offensive coordinator: “I’m happy for him. He finally got the keys. He’s finally going to be able to probably throw us the ball more, the wideouts.”

Bryson Rodgers​

“I’m extremely comfortable. Super confident in my ability and what I can do. I’m building trust with my quarterbacks.”– Bryson Rodgers on how his spring has gone so far

• Rodgers said he’s taking on more of a leadership role for some younger players at Ohio State this season, which involves taking them out to eat, taking them to the facility, practicing on the Monarc with them and just getting to know them.
• Rodgers said he’s worked hard to show OSU’s quarterbacks that “No. 13” is a reliable option on the field.
• Brian Hartline has lined Rodgers up at different positions all over the field so far this spring, including Z, X and H. Rodgers says he’s ready to make a play whenever his number is called from wherever.

Mylan Graham​

“I feel way more confident. I feel like when I first got here, throughout the fall camp and summer, stuff was being rushed, just going one day at a time. But I feel like now, through the spring, everything has slowed down.”– Mylan Graham on the difference between his first and second season

• On what he expects to bring to the field in 2025: “Just explosiveness. Whatever I can bring to the team, whether it’s offense, special teams, just energy. … Whatever the team needs, I can provide.”
• Graham said Carnell Tate has become a more vocal leader this offseason.
• There wasn’t anything specific that made Graham choose his No. 5 jersey, he “just kind of liked it.” He added that he’s aware of the legacy tied into it through former OSU widedout Garrett Wilson.
• On what he took away from last season: “Just understanding how the games go, how the college players (operate), the tempo, how fast it is.”

Quincy Porter​

“It’s definitely a great accomplishment, but now I’m more focused on (what’s) next up. Still preparing and attacking every day the same.”– Quincy Porter on being the first freshman to shed his black stripe this spring

• On his first few months at Ohio State: “Ups and downs. A lot of work, and just getting familiar, getting comfortable. It’s a great environment.”
• After flexing a great catch radius during the Buckeyes’ Student Appreciation Day practice on Saturday, Porter said the key to utilizing his 6-foot-4 frame for a big catch radius has been learning how to maneuver his body properly.
• Porter feels he can contribute as a freshman. “I can do it. Anybody can do it. It’s just, putting the work in.”

Phillip Bell​

“Coach Hart, if he offers you a scholarship, you can’t pass up that opportunity. He’s sent so many guys to the league in the past years, first-round guys past four or five years and he’s going to do it again this year with Emeka Egbuka and he’s just going to keep doing it as these years come. So I’m trying to be one of those guys.”– Phillip Bell on why he chose Ohio State

• On playing for Brian Hartline: “I feel like in the recruiting process, he kind of lets you know how he wants to coach you and stuff and I feel like when you get here, it’s a whole nother level. He’s going to keep coaching you up, he’s going to be hard on you, he’s going to tell you what you’re doing good, he’s going to tell you what you’re doing wrong, and he’s just going to push you to be your best.”
• Bell said Carnell Tate and Brandon Inniss have “for sure” been leaders in the receiver room. “Whether I call them, we’re in there in the film room together, we’re on the Jugs; I’m asking them about this route, how I can run it better, I’m asking them how I run this route on this play, just many different things. I feel like those guys, they’re like big brothers and all they’ve done is help me.”
• Bell said he’s been “moving all over” playing each of the different receiver positions in Ohio State’s offense.

De'zie Jones​

“I’m going to get to show what I’ve got to the team and what I’ve been working on all spring. They’re going to see a better me than when I came out of high school.”– De'zie Jones on what he expects to showcase at Ohio State's spring game Saturday

• Jones says he’s improved in “every aspect” since he’s arrived on campus.
• Jones says it sometimes takes more courage to play in the slot than on the outside because you’re often running routes in the middle of the field and come face-to-face with linebackers and safeties, and also have to worry about where the linemen are lining up.
• Jones says his favorite part about playing in the slot is having more space to work with.
• The biggest adjustment Jones faced when transitioning to Ohio State was learning the Buckeyes’ playbook.

Bodpegn Miller​

“I grew up a Buckeye fan since I was like eight years old ... I always cheered for the team, but I never really positioned myself that I could be playing for them. And now that I am, it’s like a dream come true.”– Bodpegn Miller on what it means to him to be a Buckeye

• Miller said the transition from playing quarterback in high school to wide receiver at Ohio State has been challenging in his first spring, but he’s “learning a lot” and “getting better every day.” He said Hartline told him the transition would be challenging, speaking from Hartline’s own experience of playing quarterback in high school, but Miller says his experience playing quarterback helps him with knowing what everyone on the offense is doing.
• Miller said the upperclassman receivers have done a great job of helping him learn, “especially Carnell Tate.” He said Tate “knows every play, every little detail.”
• The best attributes he brings to Ohio State: “My size, my speed, I can take the top off the defense, and I can play it tough and physical.”

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‘I can do everything’: Potential Ohio State breakout star is ready to fill big shoes for the Buckeyes​

Ohio State has big shoes to fill at wide receiver even with Jeremiah Smith on the roster still. The Buckeyes lost WR Emeka Egbuka and he is set to be a first-round draft pick later this month.

After four years at Ohio State, the all-time reception leader for the university is moving on. That is a lot of production to replace because Egbuka has caught 205 passes over the last four years.

Ohio State has a player ready to step into the fold and that is Brandon Inniss. After having played in limited action last season, Inniss is ready to take on a big role with the Buckeyes in 2025.

“I can do everything. I can run every route, I’m quick, I’m physical. I create separation very easily,” Inniss said on Tuesday. “I feel like I got that mentality to play the slot. I can take hits over the middle. I can do the dirty work. I can insert and block linebackers, I can do things like that. I feel like that’s what you need at Ohio State.”

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