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Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke

Ohio State cornerback Denzel Burke

Are More Big Changes Needed For The Ohio State Defense?

The Ohio State Buckeyes made some big changes before the Tulsa game in an effort to fix their struggling defense. Kerry Coombs was replaced by Matt Barnes as the primary play caller, and Coombs got moved upstairs to the press box. Some new players got an extended run, including promising young standouts like Cameron Martinez, …

Ohio State Buckeyes football Cam Martinez Touchdown

Ohio State Buckeyes football Cam Martinez Touchdown

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Photo Gallery: Ohio State 41, Tulsa 20

It wasn’t always pretty, and it wasn’t as easy as Buckeye fans might have hoped, but Ohio State ultimately walked away with a 41-20 win over Tulsa on Saturday inside Ohio Stadium. Freshman running back TreVeyon Henderson broke Archie Griffin’s freshman single-game rushing record with a 277-yard performance in the win. Cornerback Cameron Martinez returned …

Ohio State Buckeyes football TreVeyon Henderson touchdown

Ohio State Buckeyes football TreVeyon Henderson touchdown

3 Pieces Of Good News, 3 Pieces Of Bad News For Ohio State Football

Ohio State’s 41-20 win over Tulsa on Saturday inside Ohio Stadium was… unusual. Yes, the Buckeyes beat the Golden Hurricane by three touchdowns, but the game was very close into the fourth quarter. And a lot of the things the Buckeyes did well a week ago against Oregon seemingly fell apart on Saturday, while places …

Ohio State Buckeyes Defense

Ohio State Buckeyes Defense

Answering 6 Burning Questions About The Ohio State Defense

The Buckeyes’ 35-28 loss to Oregon left Ohio State players, coaches, and fans with a lot of big questions, especially about the team’s defense. Saturday in Columbus, those questions will finally start getting answered when OSU returns to Ohio Stadium to face Tulsa. So what can you expect from the Buckeyes on Saturday? Buckeye Scoop …

Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud

Ohio State football quarterback CJ Stroud

10 Numbers And Notes To Know: Tulsa vs. Ohio State

When something unusual happens, you often end up with some crazy “for the first time since…” stats. Ohio State losing a football game definitely qualifies as unusual, which means there’s even more fodder for “10 Numbers and Notes” this week. As always, these notes come directly from or are inspired by the official game notes …

Ohio State football defense Bryson Shaw Cody Simon

Ohio State football defense Bryson Shaw Cody Simon

What Do The Buckeyes Still Need To Decide On Defense?

For the first time since 2017, the Ohio State Buckeyes have to play a game one week after losing. The 35-28 defeat against Oregon left OSU with a lot of unresolved questions, especially on defense. So what have the Buckeyes decided on, and what do they still need to figure out? You’ll hear right from …

Ohio State Buckeyes football Jaxon Smith-Njigba Garrett Wilson

Ohio State Buckeyes football Jaxon Smith-Njigba Garrett Wilson

Is There Reason To Worry About The Ohio State Offense?

Most of the talk around Columbus this week has centered around the issues on Ohio State’s defense, but the offense struggled to run the ball consistently against Oregon as well. Is there cause for concern about the Buckeye offense? BuckeyeScoop.com’s Xs and Os guru Ross Fulton joins host Tom Orr to discuss that and much …

Ohio State football defense

Ohio State football defense

How Can Ohio State Football Fix Its Biggest Issues On Defense?

The Ohio State Buckeyes are in a position they’re not used to, trying to bounce back after a loss. After a demoralizing 35-28 defeat against Oregon, the defensive and particularly defensive coordinator Kerry Coombs, have come under fire. But what are they doing wrong, and can those issues get fixed this week? Buckeye Scoop’s Xs …

Ohio State defense football

Ohio State defense football

Is It Time For Big Changes To Fix Ohio State’s Issues On Defense?

For the first time in his head coaching career, Ryan Day has to come up with a response after a regular-season defeat. The 35-28 loss to Oregon left the Buckeyes with some big questions about its defense, and what can be done to fix it in the middle of the season. Buckeye Scoop beat reporter …

What’s Wrong With Ohio State’s Defense?

When you haven’t lost a regular-season game in close to three years, one bad weekend can lead to a lot of very big questions for a college football program like Ohio State’s. For the second straight week, the Buckeyes struggled to get off the field on defense against a big underdog, and Saturday, that ended …

How Does Ohio State Get Back On Track After An Upset Loss To Oregon?

The Ohio State Buckeyes just suffered their first regular-season loss since 2018. So what went wrong against Oregon, and how can the Buckeyes get things back on track in time to make a run at the Big Ten Championship and possibly a berth in the College Football Playoff? Buckeye Scoop’s Kevin Noon joins host Tom …

Ohio State football Haskell Garrett

Ohio State football Haskell Garrett

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Photo Gallery: Oregon 35, Ohio State 28

Ohio State earned a bunch of “for the first time since” distinctions on Saturday, but mostly ones that they didn’t want. A 35-28 defeat against Oregon was their first regular-season loss since 2018, and their first home loss since 2017. It was the first-ever regular-season loss for a Ryan Day-coached team. However, there were some …

New Signs That The Big Ten Is About To Raid The Pac-12

We’ve been telling you for several months now that the Big Ten is seriously looking at a massive addition to the conference, the USC Trojans. Now there are new indications that could be getting closer to happening. Buckeye Scoop’s ultimate insider, NevadaBuck joins host Tom Orr to discuss what he just learned about the potential …

Ohio State football Palaie Gaoteote Evan Pryor

Ohio State football Palaie Gaoteote Evan Pryor

Linebacker Palaie Gaoteote Ruled Eligible To Play In 2021

Late Friday afternoon, the NCAA approved linebacker Palaie Gaoteote’s appeal for immediate eligibility, allowing him to play for the Ohio State football team. An Ohio State spokesman confirmed the news to BuckeyeScoop.com. Gaoteote transferred to OSU after spending three years as a member of the USC Trojans. He entered his name in the transfer portal …

Will Injured Buckeye Starters Return For The Oregon Game?

Ohio State will kick off one of the biggest non-conference games in recent memory in less than two days. And there are still a lot of major questions out there about the health status of some key Ohio State starters. Will safety Josh Proctor be able to play a week after suffering an injury against …

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