Ohio State football coach Ryan Day had praise for defensive coordinator Jim Knowles on Sunday. While speaking at the Buckeyes' championship celebration inside Ohio Stadium, Day gave Knowles a shoutout and mentioned the defense’s dominance throughout the College Football Playoff.

Ohio State football just lost a talented defensive lineman in the transfer portal as Ryan Day and company begin their road to a title defense

Though Ohio State is ready to do whatever it takes to keep both. Neither Smith’s nor Tate’s recruitments were smooth paths. Tate originally wanted to pick between the Buckeyes and Notre Dame early into his junior year of high school,

Ohio State football’s Davison Igbinosun is returning for his senior season as opposed to declaring for the 2025 NFL Draft. The starting cornerback has spent two seasons with the Buckeyes after transferring from Ole Miss.