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Chalk Talk: What Went Wrong For Ohio State’s Defense vs. Alabama?

You don’t have to be an Xs and Os guru to know things did not go according to plan for the Ohio State defense against Alabama in the National Championship Game. But it’s nice to have one around to explain WHY things went so poorly. Buckeye Scoop’s Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to answer …

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How Do You Bounce Back From A Blowout Loss In The National Championship?

Monday’s 52-24 loss to Alabama wasn’t the first time an Ohio State team got to the national championship game only to suffer a lopsided loss. The last time it happened, they came back to make the national title game again the next season. Kirk Barton was a starter on the 2006 Buckeye team that lost …

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Ohio State’s Biggest Questions For 2021

Ohio State fell just one game short of a national title for the 2020 season, and it never takes long for Buckeye fans to turn the page and start looking ahead to the next fall’s team. Buckeye Scoop’s Marc Givler joins host Tom Orr to share some final thoughts on the National Championship game against …

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Photo Gallery: 2021 National Championship Game

At the end of a remarkable and unprecedented season, the Ohio State Buckeyes fell just one win short of a national championship, losing to Alabama, 52-24. Ohio State was missing several key players due to COVID-19 protocols, and then lost star running back Trey Sermon to an injury on his first carry of the night. …

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Was This Ohio State Football Season A Success?

Ohio State hung with Alabama for close to two quarters, but the Tide ultimately pulled away for a 52-24 win over the Buckeyes in the 2021 National Championship Game. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to recap the game, and where things started to go wrong. From the absence of defensive …

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Photo Gallery: National Championship Game Pregame

The No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes are getting set to face the No. 1 Alabama Crimson Tide in the 2021 National Championship game at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. Ohio State enters with a 7-0 record, while the Tide is 12-0. The game is set to kick off shortly after 8:00 pm. This gallery will …

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One Game From Glory: ‘We’ve got to finish this thing’

“Anything easy ain’t worth a damn.” Woody Hayes’ famous quote reflected his view that there were no shortcuts on the road to the top. There is one path. It is not paved, there are no handrails, and the drop off the side is dizzying. Please do your best to enjoy the journey. Hayes coached 28 …

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Ohio State vs. Alabama: National Championship Game Tonight

One of the most unusual and memorable Ohio State football seasons in history will come to an end Monday night in Miami, and the Buckeyes are just one win away from a national championship. BuckeyeScoop.com beat writer Tony Gerdeman joins host Tom Orr to preview the big game from Miami. You can listen to today’s episode on …

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Justin Hilliard’s Career ‘Came Full Circle’ To National Championship Game

It’s safe to say that Justin Hilliard’s college career hasn’t gone quite the way he envisioned when he committed to Ohio State in July 2014. Hilliard came to Ohio State a 5-star prospect, ranked as one of the top linebackers in the nation. He was the top-rated player in a 2015 Buckeye recruiting class that …

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Photo Gallery: South Florida Express Practice

The South Florida Express is one of the nation’s top 7-on-7 football programs. Founded more than a decade ago, the program has produced stars like Ryan Shazier, Amari Cooper, Quincy Wilson, Teddy Bridgewater, Geno Smith, and Duke Johnson. This year’s team includes standout players from south Florida high school powerhouses like St. Thomas Aquinas and …