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Ohio State opens the season ranked No. 2 in the AP poll
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Alabama collects a vast majority of first-place votes.

Today, the Associated Press released their official preseason College Football Top-25 poll, and it sees the Ohio State Buckeyes coming in at No. 2, behind only the Alabama Crimson Tide. ‘Bama collected 1,513 points compared to OSU’s 1,414. Rounding out the Top-5 are Florida State, USC and Clemson. Alabama earned the vast majority of first-place votes, standing atop 52 of the 61 ballots. Ohio State earned three first-place nods, FSU four, and USC two.

The Penn State Nittany Lions come in at No. 6, with the Buckeyes’ Week 2 opponent, the Oklahoma Sooners sitting at seventh. Wisconsin slides into the Top-10 at No. 9, followed by Michigan at 11. No other Big Ten teams made the initial AP poll.

No. 1 Alabama and No. 3 Florida State will open their respective seasons in Atlanta on Sept. 2. That game will air on ABC at 8/7c. Earlier that day, No. 11 Michigan takes on No. 17 Florida from Cowboy Stadium in Arlington, TX at 3:30/2:30c, also on ABC.

No. 2 Ohio State opens their season on the road against Indiana on Thursday, Aug. 31 at 8/7c. In addition to hosting “College GameDay,” the game will be broadcast on ESPN with their Megacast treatment.

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The initial AP Top 25 Poll is out and the Buckeyes have checked in at No. 2 in the country behind only Alabama. OSU coach Urban Meyer is starting his sixth season with the Buckeyes, who return 15 starters from last year's team that reached the College ...
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No. 2 Ohio State, three other Big Ten teams ranked in top 11 of preseason AP poll
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The preseason AP poll was released Monday, and four Big Ten teams are ranked in the top 11. Ohio State leads the quintet at No. 2, behind top-ranked Alabama. See where the other Big Ten teams are ranked inside.

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Nature Notes: Watch for buckeyes
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Have you seen this colorful butterfly, the common buckeye? So far it's been a pretty good year for buckeyes. Late summer is a good time to see one. Recognize common buckeyes (Junonia coenia) by the large eyespots that give them their name and by their ...

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WALK-ON RUNNING BACK JORDAN LEASURE BRINGS TOUGHNESS, HARD WORK TO OHIO STATE
Dan Hope on August 21, 2017 at 8:35 am @dan_hope

A dislocated shoulder couldn’t stop Jordan Leasure from continuing to practice during his first season at Ohio State.

Even though Leasure didn’t play in any games for the Buckeyes last season, he still felt it was important to be on the practice field every day despite his injury.

"I was trying to give the best look to my guys," Leasure said. "We were kind of low on scout-team running backs. That’s what I was last year, so I knew I had to get back quick … and then once I was good to go, it was just keep on going."

A walk-on running back from Amanda, Ohio, Leasure knew he wasn’t going to play last year even if he was healthy. He’s not guaranteed to see playing time this year, and even if he does, it will likely only be in a limited capacity. But none of that deterred him from practicing through the pain last year or continuing to work hard this year.

"It’s a lot of hard work. You do exactly what you’re asked, and you try to do above that," Leasure said. "My role here is just like everybody else. You’re making the team better. You do whatever the coaches ask, and then you try to do some more."

Ohio State running backs coach Tony Alford replied without hesitation – then repeated his answer five times – when asked what Leasure brings to the group of players he coaches.

"Toughness," Alford said. "Toughness, toughness, toughness, toughness, toughness."

Alford says Leasure has "garnered a lot of respect" from his coaches and teammates.

"When he speaks, guys listen," Alford said. "He doesn’t say much. Guys will be bantering back and forth, they’ll say a lot. But then all of a sudden, he speaks and everyone shuts up and listens. Which tells you that’s the mark of a guy that they have respect for."

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Former Buckeye William White to begin new treatment for ALS
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The cornerback played for the Buckeyes from 1983-87 before an 11-year career in the NFL. For younger fans, White is the father of Brendon White, a four-star athlete from Powell, OH who begins his freshman season as a defensive back for OSU this year.


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Ohio State football: Who will lead the Buckeyes in sacks in 2017?
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Consider it a reflection of just how loaded the Buckeyes are on the defensive line. Bosa looked like a monster last year as a freshman and figures to be even better with a year of experience. Hubbard has NFL scouts watching his every move, and Jalyn ...


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Ohio State among leaders for top 2019 prospects
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A pair of standout juniors are still considering playing for the Buckeyes.

Urban Meyer and the Ohio State coaching staff seem to always have the Buckeyes fighting for a title. Recruits from across the country have definitely taken notice of what’s going on in Columbus.

Almost every day, it seems at least one recruit names OSU among his leaders. This weekend was no different.

2019 OL names leaders


Ohio State already holds a verbal commitment from class of 2018 five-star quarterback Emory Jones, but that doesn’t mean the Buckeyes are done trying to add more Jones’ to their future roster.

Over the weekend, Emory’s cousin and class of 2019 offensive guard Keiondre Jones announced his current leaders. Trimming down his list to 11 programs from well over 20 scholarship offers, the 6'4, 315-pound junior is still considering a pledge to Ohio State, Clemson, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon, Michigan, Florida State, Tennessee, Auburn, or South Carolina.


One of the most sought-after linemen in the Peach State, Jones, who suits up at Callaway High School in Hogansville, Georgia, is currently considered the third offensive guard and the 53rd overall prospect in the class of 2019, according to the 247Sports Composite Rankings.

Buckeyes still in the mix for 2019 LB


Jones wasn’t the only junior to release his leaders this weekend. On Sunday evening, 2019 outside linebacker Marcel Brooks also dropped his list.

Nine programs—Ohio State, Oregon, TCU, Texas, Penn State, LSU, Florida State, Oklahoma, and Alabama—made the cut for the 6'3, 200-pound Texas native.


Even though it isn’t in their backyard, Ohio State has put in some major work trying to build a pipeline into the state of Texas. While Brooks is undoubtedly interested in OSU after locking in his scholarship offer earlier this month, it might be hard for the Buckeyes to pluck the linebacker out of the Longhorn State. At the moment most believe he’ll stay closer to home.

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• Newly hired head coach Chris Holtmann and the Ohio State basketball program offered four-star class of 2018 power forward Colin Castleton on Saturday afternoon. Castleton, a 6'10, 215-pound senior from Father Lopez Catholic in Daytona Beach, Florida, also holds scholarship offers from the likes of Illinois, Xavier, and Clemson.

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The Ezekiel Elliott camp may be busy appealing a six-game suspension for the NFL, but the Elliott parents took some time out to add another legacy to the Buckeye family. Ezekiel's sister, Lailah, moved in to Ohio State over the weekend as she prepares ...


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Ohio State camp update: 3 Buckeyes lose their black stripe this weekend
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Overall, the black stripe removal count is up to 11.

For every new member of the Ohio State football team, getting their black stripe removed in camp shows the hard work and dedication needed to succeed as a Buckeye. When the underclassman gets his black stripe removed, it’s a symbol to the upperclassman and coaches that he’s earned his spot on the Scarlet and Gray.

This weekend, three members of the Buckeyes 2017 class got their black stripe removed. On Saturday, it was safety Brendon White. White made it known on Twitter that he got his black stripe removed.


On Sunday, it was the duo of quarterback Tate Martell and offensive guard Wyatt Davis. Once again, it was Twitter that had the news of the black stripe removal of the highly touted QB and OG.


Since Aug, 4, the black stripes have been coming off consistently for the new members of the OSU football team. Running back J.K. Dobbins was the first member of this camp to get his stripe removed. Below is the full chart of the stripes that have been removed since camp started.

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Ohio State's offensive line entering 2016 had one of the more interesting dynamics of any position group. The Buckeyes returned two veterans in Billy Price and Pat Elflein, but were forced to start true freshman Michael Jordan at guard, while also ...

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... clips of Master Teague's big opening game. Master Teague accounted for almost 350 total yards in his team's season opener. Watch a number of his big runs. Bill Kurelic - 117 minutes ago; 5; Tools. Edit; Slot to 247Sports Home; Slot to Ohio State ...


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Dawgs landed the verbal this evening.

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He committed to Indiana today.

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Those questions linger for Ohio State sophomore Demario McCall, who has split time between those two position groups during his brief time with the Buckeyes. Whether he lines up in the backfield or at receiver, it seems McCall is one thing -- a ...
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