exhawg said:

So USC had to cheat to beat Northwestern? Not just that, but their scam will only work once, so it isn't like they can try it again in a game that matters, since everyone will keep their eye out for jersey number shenanigans from now on.

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Tied with Northwestern in the second quarter of a Friday night contest at the Coliseum, USC opted for some trickery to generate a spark. Lining up for a punt on fourth-and-6, the Trojans lined up third-string quarterback Sam Huard in the punter's usual position, where he completed a quick pass to move the chains.

One distinct detail was essential in selling the fake: Huard wasn't wearing his usual number. A few weeks ago, the reserve signal-caller quietly changed his number from No. 7 to No. 80 on USC's game-day roster in anticipation of the play. Not coincidentally, Trojans punter Sam Johnson also wears No. 80.

It's not the first time a team has used some dual-number trickeration to pull off a fake -- during bowl season last year Bowling Green's third-string quarterback, Baron May, changed uniform numbers to be similar to Falcon punter John Henderson's No. 19, helping him throw a fake punt touchdown pass in the first quarter of the 68 Ventures Bowl.

Damn tugger that's a hell of an effort

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Here I thought Ohio State and Indiana winning all their games was getting them both into the B1G title game.

ESPN: New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson is expected to miss at least three to four weeks with a right knee sprain, a source told ESPN on Monday. Wilson returned to action Sunday after missing two games with an injury to the same knee, and he went down again in the third quarter of the Jets' 27-20 win over the Cleveland Browns. He underwent imaging tests Monday. He won't require surgery, the source said.

Sam Merrell is lethal!

Buckeye Nation is going to love the honest admission that Purdue HC Barry Odom made regarding Ohio State​

Purdue head coach Barry Odom made some comments Ohio State fans should love.

Ohio State is the standard that other teams are chasing​

“Give a lot of credit to Ohio State and coach Day. I think they’ve got a terrific team,” Odom said after the game. “They’re built the right way in every area, every level. The defense — they’re talented, they’re well-coached, they don’t make mistakes. That shows up.

“From recruiting, from development, from calling the game… right now, they are setting the standard. I give them a lot of credit for how they’re built and how their kids go play.”

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What the fuck does this even mean? If the big ten had their way they would want Michigan to win the game to get another team in the playoffs.

Ohio State Buckeyes are dealing with a major college football program with deep pockets trying to take away their prized recruit​

The Buckeyes have one major school still trying to get their top recruit​

Five-star wideout Chris Henry Jr. is the top wideout committed to play for the Buckeyes in the class of 2026 and he’s been committed since July of 2023. Since then, the Oregon Ducks have been the biggest competitor who has stayed on trying to flip Henry. Now, the Buckeyes are dealing with a program that is known for spending heavy NIL dollars.

“Miami is now pushing very hard along with USC to try and flip him and then Oregon and Texas are in the mix. Henry is so close with Hartline that when he interviewed for the West Virginia job last season (the Mountaineers re-hired Rich Rodriguez) that Henry told people he might follow Hartline to Morgantown, also because his late father played there.” — Adam Gorney, Rivals

Henry Jr. is the No. 2-rated wideout in the class of 2026 and No. 20 overall recruit, per 247sports Composite Rankings. The recruiting of the wide receiver position overall, not just Henry, is going to leak on what happens with offensive coordinator Brian Hartline. If Hartline leaves Columbus to take one of the open college football jobs, Henry would likely at least think about following him. The same can be said about other recruits.

Wide receiver recruiting has been special under Hartline and we’re seeing that on the field every Saturday with Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. Henry Jr. and his teammate Kayden Dixon-Wyatt are the top players committed to the Buckeyes at the position and Ohio State is going to have other teams trying to poach them up until signing day. Henry Jr. has been solid throughout his commitment with the Buckeyes and there’s no reason to expect him to waiver with Hartline in Columbus.

Jake Diebler and Ohio State are firmly in the mix for an elite big who fits the mold of what Buckeye Nation has long wanted​

What a get it would be for the Buckeyes on the hardwood.



The Ohio State Buckeyes men’s basketball team is off to a 2-0 start on the young season and will play Appalachian State on Tuesday for its next game. Ohio State has wins over IU Indy and Purdue Fort Wayne to start the season.

Off the court, things have been going well for the Buckeyes too. Ohio State recently picked up its highest-rated recruit since Jared Sullinger back in 2010 when five-star F Anthony Thompson chose the Buckeyes. Now, the Buckeyes are making a real move to add another key piece to the class of 2026.

Ohio State makes final list for elite center ​

The Buckeyes are in the final three schools list for four-star C Sinan Huan from Georgetown Preparatory in Maryland. Along with the Buckeyes, the Purdue Boilermakers and Illinois Fighting Illini are in the mix to add the 7-foot-tall center. Ohio State doesn’t yet have a center in 2026, so it would be a big addition and one that fits the mold of what the Buckeyes need.

Three Big Ten schools are trying to land Huan for good reason, as he’s the No. 8 center and No. 72 overall player, per 247sports Composite Rankings. The 7-footer has other offers from programs like Alabama, Florida, Creighton, Penn State, and Mississippi State. Huan took an official visit to Ohio State back on Oct. 10. Before that, the 2026 recruit took officials to Northwestern, Illinois, and Purdue.

Ohio State is currently starting transfer Christoph Tilly at center and he’s been a nice addition through two games, averaging 21.5 points and 7.5 rebounds per game so far. Ivan Njegovan is the backup center for the Buckeyes and they don’t have much to offer at center past that. True freshman Amare Bynum is the biggest player they took last cycle and he is a 6-foot-8 forward.

The Buckeyes haven’t had a dominant big man since Kaleb Wesson that they’ve recruited themselves and it’s something the Buckeyes could use. There are just two players committed for 2026 at the moment and the Buckeyes need to add a center this go around. Huan would be a great addition for Ohio State inside if they can beat Illinois and Purdue to land him.

I can’t recall a QB considered good in the NFL that fell apart under pressure quite like Love does.

It’s pretty bad.

Maybe it’s me but I immediately think there’s some type of cartel influence bc nobody can be that stupid, right??

Jaxbuck said:

Good lord

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Sooo. ND to cover.

And I've mentioned a couple of times that we need a Gary Reasons moment for Zac.

buckeyemania11 said:

This man sure knows how to inspire confidence

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Good lord

do you mean Gary Reasons?

They better watch their ass with Northwestern.

This man sure knows how to inspire confidence

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BuckeyeNation27 said:

Tonight?

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Right?

pnuts34 said:

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Playoff fund.

Jaxbuck said:

Eagles getting the benefit of ref incompetence so far tonight.

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Tonight?