Linebacker Sonny Styles, the Block O recipient this season, was projected to go to the Buccaneers with the 25th overall pick. That scenario would reunite Styles with former OSU receiver Emeka Egbuka who was taken by Tampa Bay in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.

The Buckeyes return talent everywhere, including receiver Jeremiah Smith, but question marks remain in the trenches. Can Ohio State sustain its Big Ten dominance and contend for the CFP, or will gaps catch up in critical moments?

A president of Ohio State University's past is returning to campus.

A few college football teams have won back-to-back national championships in the AP poll era, and Ohio State could join that club in 2025.

Arch Manning didn't exactly confirm his grandfather's comment that he would stay at Texas for two more seasons

Ohio State University is bringing back a familiar face and bow tie, appointing former OSU President Gordon Gee to a new role. Gee will be a resource for university leaders throughout the next year, although Ohio State did not clarify exactly what his title will be.

Ohio State football coach Ryan Day explains the Captains selection process during news conference August 18, 2025 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center

Ohio State doesn’t have the luxury of returning a full slate of starters like it did last year, which helped fuel a national championship run. The Buckeyes do bring back several key players, including Jeremiah Smith,