Historically Ohio State playing in the Rose Bowl is a huge deal for the program and the fanbase, but this year the trip comes as a disappointment after losing to Michigan and watching the Wolverines go on to win the Big Ten and secure a berth in the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes’ opponent, Utah, …
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After a year hiatus, The Game is back on and the stakes are as high as ever. Ohio State and Michigan come into rivalry week ranked in the top five and in control of their respective playoff destinies. Will Ohio State continue its dominance in The Game or will Michigan channel it’s inner 90’s spoiler …
The Buckeyes passed the first huge test of what could be a four-week stretch of ranked opponents by roughing up Purdue last week in The Shoe. Now a Top 10 foe comes into Columbus in Michigan State. The Spartans, much like Purdue, have a history of spoiling a season or two for the Buckeyes over …
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After surviving on the road against Nebraska, the Buckeyes are back in the friendly confines of Ohio Stadium on Saturday afternoon as they will host a red hot Purdue team that now finds itself in the Top 20 of the latest College Football Playoff Rankings. Purdue has already notched a pair of top five upset …
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Ohio State will head into one of the more hostile road environments in all of college football on Saturday afternoon when the Buckeyes roll into Lincoln to take on the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Nebraska’s 3-6 record is a little bit deceiving. All six of the Cornhuskers’ losses have come by eight points or less, including to …
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The Ohio State vs. Penn State game always brings out the most energized crowds and that should be no different on Saturday night when the Buckeyes host the No. 20 Nittany Lions. While last week’s loss to Illinois puts a little bit of a damper on this one, it is still a huge game with …
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Ohio State got a well-timed bye this past week as the team continues to build on its recent success but also needed some rest with a host of nagging injuries throughout the roster. Now the Buckeyes are back against an Indiana team that gave them quite a scare a year ago in Columbus and challenged …
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Ohio State’s defense has given signs of improvement over the past two weeks, but that will be put to the test on Saturday afternoon when the Buckeyes host Maryland. Despite a disastrous performance against Iowa last week, Maryland’s offense will be a step up in competition for Ohio State after the defense was able to …
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Ohio State put forth its best effort of the season this past Saturday, albeit against a completely overmatched Akron team. Now the Buckeyes will face a Rutgers team that is much improved from recent versions and is fresh off giving Michigan a scare in the Big House. Will be the Buckeyes improvement continue or was …
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Ohio State still has a lot of questions to answer on both sides of the football, but comes into Saturday night’s home game with Akron as a massive favorite. The Buckeyes will be starting a new quarterback on Saturday night and will likely play both second-year player Jack Miller and true freshman Kyle McCord. Will …
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Ohio State earned a hard fought road win last week against Minnesota to kickoff its 2021 season. Now the Buckeyes get to play in front of their fans for the first time in two years and it is a big one with No. 12 Oregon coming to town. As always, our staff is taking their …
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Another CFP showdown with Alabama, but this time for all of the marbles. Ohio State has overcome injuries, COVID absences, and schedule disruptions to make it to Miami and a chance for another National Championship. Can the Buckeyes, who come into the game as eight-point underdogs, pull off another upset after dominating Clemson last week? …
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Ohio State is right back where it wanted to be all off-season, in the college football playoff with a chance at redemption against Clemson. Friday night’s showdown has so much on the line for the Buckeyes who are chasing a ring and also hoping to get some revenge along the way. Our staff breaks down …
After so many twists and turns this summer and fall, Ohio State has qualified for the Big Ten Championship game and will face Northwestern with a likely playoff berth on the line for the Buckeyes. Once again, the BuckeyesScoop.com staff weighs in on what to expect this weekend. It is also Championship Week across all …
