Stat Pack: Where Ohio State stands statistically after Week 1​

Where the Buckeyes are statistically around the country and in the Big Ten after the first game.​

Offense​

Scoring offense: 56.0 points per game - tied for 19th nationally, 3rd in the Big Ten
Total offense: 671.0 yards per game - tied for 3rd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten
Passing offense: 434.0 yards per game - 3rd nationally, 1st in the Big Ten
Rushing offense: 237.0 yards per game - tied for 37th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Third down conversions: 45.45 percent - tied for 61st nationally, 10th in the Big Ten
Red zone conversions: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Sacks allowed: 2 - tied for 76th nationally, tied for 10th in the Big Ten

Defense​

Scoring defense: 3.0 points per game - tied for 10th nationally, 4th in the Big Ten
Total defense: 165.0 yards per game - tied for 20th nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Pass defense: 120.0 yards per game - 37th nationally, 6th in the Big Ten
Rush defense: 45.0 yards per game - tied for 18th nationally, 4th in the Big Ten
Opponent third down conversions: 21.43 percent - tied for 23rd nationally, 5th in the Big Ten
Opponent red zone conversions: 0 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Sacks: 1 - tied for 86th nationally, tied for 13th in the Big Ten

Special teams​

Punting: 41.0 yards per punt - 98th nationally, 14th in the Big Ten
Field goals: N/A
Extra points: 100 percent - tied for 1st nationally, tied for 1st in the Big Ten
Kickoff return: 13.0 yards per return - 84th nationally, 13th in the Big Ten
Punt return: 2.50 yards per return - 85th nationally, 17th in the Big Ten

Miscellaneous​

Penalties: 81.0 yards per game - 118th nationally, 14th in the Big Ten
Opponent penalties: 15.0 yards per game - tied for 131st nationally, 17th in the Big Ten
Time of possession: 31:38.00 - 56th nationally, 7th in the Big Ten
Turnover margin: 0.00 - tied for 63rd nationally, 12th in the Big Ten

Welcome to the fam Luke! Had to watch some film since this was such a surprise. The first thing I noticed is that he also plays OT, so he fits into being a very willing blocker that OSU likes in their TEs. But also has hands to make contested catches

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‘We brought him here to win games like this’ – Ryan Day didn’t hold back about Ohio State’s breakout player from Texas’ backyard​

Ryan Day isn’t slowing down the hype building around one new addition to Ohio State’s offense. The Buckeyes head coach didn’t hold back why Ohio State went to Texas and got a playmaker from the transfer portal.

Ryan Day sees a Chris Olave-type player in Devin McCuin​

McCuin came to Ohio State from UTSA, where he originally arrived out of Jacksonville, Texas. The Longhorns had notable interest in McCuin during the transfer portal window, but Ohio State secured his commitment before anything substantial developed. That recruiting win could pay off in a big way this weekend with McCuin heading into the Longhorns’ backyard as a Buckeye.

Day didn’t hold back when discussing what he sees in McCuin and why Ohio State pursued him.

“I sort of thought to myself, he could sort of be like a Chris Olave type,” Day said of McCuin. “That was sort of the comp, and that was sort of the one that I used. He has high end speed. He can change direction. He’s got really strong hands, good quickness. What I didn’t know about him was just his makeup, and he’s very intelligent. Really good route runner. You know, he has experience.”

He has toughness. He sticks it in there in the run game, and he’s been great. And I think he really turned it on this summer. I think the spring was solid, better than solid. He was good in the spring, but had a great summer with Nick [Marotti] in the weight room, and then it’s just taken off from there. So all the things that we talked about in the preseason, you got a chance to see. But we brought him here to win games like this, so you know this will be a great challenge for him. But I know he’ll be excited about it.”

That comparison carries weight. Day drawing that parallel shows just how much confidence he has in McCuin’s ability to produce at an elite level.

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JJ Tracy and partner Cabral won their 2nd round match to advance to 16s. Will have a huge challenge vs the #1 seed today at 6:30.
Filin and Carpico will play Ram and Salisbury today at 4 pm.
As you watch the highlights on the official x account, you can id Carpico (right handed) and Filin (lefty).

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Tracy/Cabral lost 4-6, 4-6 to the #1 guys.

Pure gold…

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Unpopular take if JJ wanted to play till the starters came out I think he earned that option.

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Picking the best college football team in each state ahead of the 2026 season

As the new season nears kickoff, we're picking the best Division I college football teams in every state

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Picking the best college football team in each state ahead of the 2026 season​

From Alabama to Wyoming, and everywhere in between, these are the best Division I college football teams in every state​

OHIO -- Ohio State: This one was obvious as the Buckeyes remain serious national championship contenders under Ryan Day. In fact, they may be the favorite to win it all in 2026. Heisman Trophy finalist Julian Sayin is back to throw to fellow Heisman Trophy candidate Jeremiah Smith behind what should be an elite offensive line. On defense, Matt Patricia has been paid handsomely to keep working his magic.

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I see one state they got wrong already

Bucklion said:

For those of us of a certain age group, it’s still hard to fathom how far Florida State has fallen compared to their peak years under Bowden

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FSU has played New Mexico State and SMU and absolutely cannot convert on 3rd down nor get their defense off the field on 3rd down.

Their secondary is a sieve as is the OL. The QB is a clown show and will eventually remind the world that he is a turnover machine- not just a punt maker.

I am with you- I hate FSU and I hate their trash fan base-but goddamn...I cannot believe they are this bad.

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That was against St. Ed's? Wow.

sons team has started 3-0 and starts league play this week, coach has been here a long time and never won league, this Friday could be a HUGE step to doing just that

lvbuckeye said:

Braxton Miller.

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Yeah that move reminded me a bit of what Brax did against Penn State

Special Powers?

chornii said:

here's the entire season...pick what you need

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Thanks!! No luck so far -

twister55 said:

NO WHERE ELSE TO POST.

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Except the 2026 folder....

I remember every minute of 9-11..
Was here in Jersey but had an extremely busy day.. ironically helping folks from Akron who were in the city during the attack
Including a dozen Merrill financial advisors on their way to a training seminar in the towers... Hour later they would have been killed.
Total mayhem for an entire week... Many locals work in the city.. spouses of my kids' teachers never came home..

37 Rutgers alumni lost their lives

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• Birm believes there is a possibility that WR Benny Easter and CB Gabriel Osborne visit for a game this season. (via MrBuck24)

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305Buck 4 Sep 2026, 5:25 pm
https://247sports.com/player/brandon-nash-46154553/
Visiting for the Illinois game.

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305Buck 4 Sep 2026, 7:39 pm
https://247sports.com/player/cole-kelly-46152948/
Basketball unofficial visit for Illinois.

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305Buck 5 Sep 2026, 8:44 pm
Kavon Blackmon was at the game today.

Per 11w poster:

DJ Jacobs post visit interview with Tom Loy summarized:

Gave a shoutout to The Eagle for an amazing pregame meal, said he loved it at Ohio State and was happy to be out there.

Said he paid attention to the entire defense but mostly Kenyatta, noted his 8 pressures on the day and said he was proud to see everyone on defense eating.

Said he spent great time with Ryan Day before and after the game, it’s like family with him. Also said Patricia is one of his favorite coaches on the staff, said he and Patricia are going to have some great talks and a great relationship over the next few years.

Loy noted that Jacobs couldn’t be happier with his Ohio State commitment and will be back later this fall (Oregon and Michigan) and Jacobs mentioned to him that any other visits he takes are to support Dawson, that’s it.

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