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Yahoo Sports, in a piece that first appeared on ClutchPoints, reports that Ohio State beat Northwestern 28-19 in a game where wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made Big Ten Conference history. The piece focuses on comments from Yahoo Sports college football insider Dan Wolken about the 2026 Buckeyes, quoting him as saying "Ohio State really needed that win," though the excerpt cuts off before the rest of his remarks.
Yahoo Sports, republishing a ClutchPoints post, reports that Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith made history during the Buckeyes' home game against Northwestern in Columbus on Saturday. The excerpt says Smith made a play in the final seconds of the first quarter but cuts off before describing it or what record or milestone was involved.
Yahoo Sports, carrying an Associated Press report from Columbus, Ohio, reports that No. 21 Ohio State beat Northwestern 28-19 on Saturday. Luke Fahey passed for 201 yards and three touchdowns, and Jeremiah Smith had 11 receptions for 117 yards and a touchdown. The headline describes the win as getting Ohio State "back on track."
Yahoo Sports, republishing a piece that first appeared on Heavy, reports that Gus Johnson and Joel Klatt will not be calling the Ohio State vs. Northwestern game in the 'Big Noon Kickoff' slot. The excerpt provided does not state the reason.
Yahoo Sports, carrying a post that first appeared on Heavy, examines why quarterback Tavien St. Clair is not playing for Ohio State behind Luke Fahey. The piece notes that St. Clair joined the Buckeyes as a five-star recruit in the Class of 2025 from Bellefontaine, Ohio, and that his recruiting status and in-state roots brought considerable hype. The excerpt describes him as "the lost man" for the team but does not say what reasons the article gives for his lack of playing time.
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith broke the Big Ten all-time record for receiving yards on a 22-yard catch and run in the first quarter of Saturday's game against Northwestern. Newsweek reports that the record had stood for over two decades.
Yahoo Sports reports that empty seats were visible at Ohio State's home stadium, known as The Shoe, during what it describes as a difficult season for the Buckeyes. The outlet presents the attendance as a sign of the team's decline.
Yahoo Sports reports that Kirk Herbstreit described Ohio State's defense as showing "immaturity." According to the outlet, Herbstreit attributes the unit's struggles to a lack of leadership rather than a lack of talent.
Yahoo Sports reports on how to watch Syracuse's college football game at NC State on Saturday at Carter-Finley Stadium, including live stream and TV channel information. The outlet notes that Syracuse is looking for back-to-back road wins, while both teams are trying to recover from home losses.
Yahoo Sports reports that Ohio State has ruled out starting left guard Luke Montgomery for its Nov. 14 game against Northwestern. The outlet says the absence means the team is reshuffling its offensive line again.
Yahoo Sports carries a predictions piece from Land-Grant Holy Land (LGHL), whose writers forecast the final score, the game's MVP, and its major headline for an Ohio State Buckeyes game. The headline names Oregon as the opponent, while the feed excerpt says the Buckeyes are kicking off against Northwestern. The provided text does not include the predictions themselves.
Yahoo Sports runs a gameday roundup, from Land-Grant Holy Land, ahead of Ohio State's Week 11 matchup against Northwestern. The piece collects the site's content from the week leading up to the game in one place. Its headline, "It's a bad day to be a Northwestern Wildcat," frames the matchup in Ohio State's favor.
Yahoo Sports reports that Ohio State fans are frustrated by the Buckeyes' losses to USC and Oregon. The piece says frustration is the most common feeling among Buckeye fans, according to this week's fan survey.
Yahoo Sports reports that the Ohio State football team will play Northwestern in Columbus at noon on Nov. 14. The piece is a viewing guide explaining how to watch the Buckeyes and other things to know about the game.
Yahoo Sports reports that ninth-ranked Wisconsin volleyball defeated Ohio State in four sets. The piece says five Wisconsin players finished with 12 or more kills, and it is framed around three takeaways from the match.
Newsweek reports that a "College GameDay" analyst criticized Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, quoting the analyst as saying, "I need moments against the top competition that makes me say HE was the guy."
Yahoo Sports, in a piece that first appeared on Gridiron Heroics, asks whether true freshman quarterback Lu
Yahoo Sports reports on Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith's Heisman Trophy odds heading into Week 11. The piece looks at where Smith stands in the latest odds following the Buckeyes' Week 10 loss to Oregon.
Yahoo Sports reports that Ohio State's special teams play affected two games: a 44-yard punt return by USC and a fake punt by Oregon. According to the outlet, Robby Discher is now gone, and Ohio State will handle special teams through a by-committee approach.
Yahoo Sports reports that Ohio State extended an offer on Thursday to its latest prospect in the 2028 recruiting class. The headline also says the Buckeyes added to their visitor list for their game against Northwestern.
Yahoo Sports reports that Ohio State is making a final push to promote Jeremiah Smith for the Heisman Trophy. The piece describes Smith as the best player in the country.
Yahoo Sports reports that injured Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has continued working with quarterback Luke Fahey. According to the outlet, Sayin has been on the sideline for the two games he has missed, wearing an earpiece and carrying a play script.
Yahoo Sports' MC&J picks feature reports that Ohio State is favored over Northwestern by nearly two touchdowns and previews other Week 11 games. The piece notes that Brett's picks have been about as successful as Ohio State lately and that, with three weeks left in the regular season, he is looking to turn things around.
Yahoo Sports reports that Ohio State has fallen to No. 20 in the College Football Playoff rankings, its lowest CFP ranking ever. The outlet argues that a 9-3 finish likely isn't enough for the Buckeyes and that their only realistic path to the playoff runs through Indianapolis.
Yahoo Sports, in an analysis piece, examines the factors behind Ohio State football's two consecutive losses. The outlet argues that the team's problems go beyond the injury to quarterback Julian Sayin and points to issues across the roster.
Yahoo Sports examines how Ohio State's quarterback depth has fared after starting quarterback Julian Sayin's injury. The piece notes that Ohio State is not the first team to lose its starting quarterback but argues that the Buckeyes have looked unprepared since the injury.
Yahoo Sports reports that Archie Griffin is asking Ohio State fans to donate blood as part of a blood donation competition held by the Big Ten and Abbott. According to the outlet, Ohio State is not currently in first place in the competition.
Yahoo Sports argues that Ohio State needs to get wide receiver Jeremiah Smith more involved in the final stretch of the season. The piece notes that Ohio State has relied on Smith all season but went more than 28 minutes without targeting him in its loss to Oregon.
With as many as seven teams able to finish tied for first in the Big Ten, Yahoo Sports outlined how tiebreakers would decide which teams, including Ohio State, reach the conference title game. Yahoo Sports also reported that Georgia leads a crowded SEC race with complex tiebreakers entering Week 11, and CBS Sports detailed championship game scenarios across the Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, and SEC.
Ohio State fell to 6-3 after losing to Oregon, its third loss of the season, according to Yahoo Sports. Veteran offensive lineman Carson Hinzman said the defeat has had an unexpected impact on the team's locker room, remarking that "sometimes it takes a loss."
No. 4 UConn beat No. 17 Ohio State 87-55 in women's basketball on Thursday in Columbus, Ohio, pulling away with a strong third quarter for the Buckeyes' second straight 32-point loss to the Huskies. Sarah Strong scored 25 points, including a career-high seven 3-pointers and 20 points in the second half, after s
Business Insider reports that Sigma Alpha Epsilon, the fraternity at the center of a viral fire video from Ohio State, is among the largest fraternities in the US, with more than 200 active chapters nationwide. According to the outlet, the fraternity has initiated 375,000 members over its 170-year history.
Northwestern quarterback Aidan Chiles has been ruled out of Saturday's game against Ohio State with a lingering upper-body injury, according to reports on Wednesday cited by Yahoo Sports. Yahoo Sports also reported reactions from fans to the news.
Ohio State has announced quarterback Julian Sayin's official injury status ahead of its game against Northwestern, though the available report does not state what that status is. According to Yahoo Sports, the Buckeyes enter the matchup trying to rebound from consecutive losses, while Northwestern has been one of the surprises in college football this season.
Ohio State football secured a commitment Wednesday from Daylon Gordon, who had previously committed to Texas State, according to Yahoo Sports. The outlet also reports that head coach Ryan Day made a change to the Buckeyes' coaching staff following the team's loss to Oregon.
Ohio State, which entered the season ranked No. 1, is now 6-3 and at risk of missing the College Football Playoff after a skid that began when starting quarterback Julian Sayin fractured his right elbow in an Oct. 17 win over Indiana. Yahoo Sports reports that fans are frustrated with head coach Ryan Day's quarterback decision since the injury.
Ohio State's football team is approaching a defensive mark dating back more than four decades that it would prefer not to reach, according to Newsweek. The outlet attributes this to the Buckeyes' struggling pass rush.
Ohio State has flipped the verbal commitment of a four-star running back, Yahoo Sports reports, giving the program a running back commitment in its 2027 recruiting class after a period without one.
USC's men's basketball team played California in Berkeley in a game between the former Pac-12 opponents, according to Yahoo Sports, which provided live score updates, highlights, and injury news. The report did not include a final score or game details.
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day described his experience with college football recruiting as a father going through the process alongside his son, RJ, according to Yahoo Sports. Day discussed awkward moments and lessons he took from seeing recruiting from a parent's perspective.
Ohio State is 6-3 after losses to Texas, USC and Oregon and hosts Northwestern in Columbus on Saturday. Yahoo Sports reports that head coach Ryan Day announced consequences following the third loss and that the defeat had an unexpected impact on the locker room, though the report does not specify the details.
Ohio State listed receivers Phillip Bell, Brandon Inniss and Brock Boyd as questionable on its availability report for the Northwestern game. Yahoo Sports reports that the team's receiver depth could be stretched against Northwestern.
An Ohio State coach has addressed why record-breaking wide receiver Jeremiah Smith went unseen for 33 minutes of play, according to Yahoo Sports, though the available report does not detail the explanation. The Buckeyes have lost back-to-back games to USC and to Oregon, 41–28, dropping to 6–3 overall and 4–2 in the Big Ten, which Yahoo Sports says has put their postseason hopes in danger.
Ohio State's men's basketball team has officially signed four-star forward Deng Ngor in its 2027 recruiting class, according to Yahoo Sports.
Ohio State lost to Oregon on Saturday. According to Yahoo Sports, the team still has a realistic chance of reaching the Big Ten Championship game.
Yahoo Sports reports that former Ohio State offensive coordinator Chip Kelly has been suggested as a potential candidate for Michigan's offensive coordinator position. The suggestion follows the firing of Jason Beck.
According to Yahoo Sports, ESPN's Playoff Predictor indicates that Ohio State's chances of making the College Football Playoff are slim but not eliminated. The report does not specify the predictor's exact figures.
Ohio State football has selected Sonny Styles, described by Yahoo Sports as a former All-American and a "Block O" recipient, to ring the Victory Bell before the homecoming game against Northwestern.
Yahoo Sports published a 2026-27 season preview of Ohio State women's basketball player Jaloni Cambridge, describing her as central to the Buckeyes' success. The preview says she is also making her teammates better this season.
Ohio State's offensive coordinator addressed wide receiver Jeremiah Smith going 32 minutes without a target in the team's loss to Oregon, saying "there might be something subtle" behind the issue. Yahoo Sports reports that the game was Ohio State's second consecutive loss, following a defeat to USC, and that the team's offensive performance has drawn growing attention.
Ohio State is set to host Northwestern on Saturday, with both teams coming off losses in their previous games. College Football News has published a preview and prediction for the matchup, and the ESPN matchup predictor has released its win probability for the Buckeyes.
Robert Griffin III urged fans on Tuesday night not to count out Ohio State football after the Buckeyes fell eight spots in the latest College Football Playoff rankings, from No. 12 to No. 20. The drop followed Ohio State's 41-28 home loss to the Oregon Ducks on Saturday.
Former Ohio State running back Beanie Wells called the Buckeyes' blowout loss to Oregon "embarrassing," directing particular criticism at the team's defense, according to Yahoo Sports. The outlet reports that the loss has drawn criticism from Ohio State fans and former players, including two of the program's former stars.
