Ohio State Rumors & News

College Football Talk "The majority of players that end up transferring from one school to another probably leave on mostly positive terms with their previous school. In the case of quarterback Joe Burrow, there appear to be absolutely no bitter hostilities left at the table at Ohio State as far as Buckeyes head..." June 19

Larry Brown Sports "Dwayne Haskins will be Ohio State’s starting quarterback when the team’s preseason camp gets underway. Last month, Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer provided some clarity on the team’s quarterback situation, saying Haskins would get the first opportunity to be the..." June 16

The Score "Ohio State bolstered its 2019 recruiting class Saturday, as four-star athlete Kaiir Elam announced via Twitter his commitment to the Buckeyes. Elam is the 70th-ranked prospect on the ESPN 300, and the 10th-best player in Florida for the 2019 cycle. The four-star athlete, who..." June 10

The Score "The rivalry between Michigan and Ohio State is as fierce as any in the country, but it's one that has been one-sided in recent years. The Buckeyes have won 13 of the last 14 meetings between the Big Ten opponents, including a perfect 3-0 record against current Wolverines head..." June 03

Land of 10 "Ohio State grad transfer Kevin Feder is going from the Big Ten to the Big 12. Feder, a tackle, announced he was transferring to Kansas over the weekend. The 6-foot-9, 303-pound offensive lineman can play immediately for the Jayhawks and has two years of eligibility..." May 29

New Orleans Times-Picayune "New Orleans Saints rookie quarterback J.T. Barrett spent three years playing with Joe Burrow at Ohio State, and with Burrow transferring to LSU this year, Barrett thinks his former teammate has what it takes to become the Tigers' next starting quarterback. "He's..." May 29

Cleveland Plain Dealer "Ryan Day's visit to Archbishop Alter High School on Monday began with promise, and ended with more uncertainty for quarterback Connor Bazelak. There was hope following a throwing session in front of Ohio State's quarterbacks coach that Bazelak would finally earn an offer from..." May 24

Michigan Live "Charles Woodson isn't backing down from his guarantee. In fact, he's doubling down on it. And has a message for all current and future Michigan football players. Last month, during his commencement address to graduates from the University of Michigan,..." May 20

The Advocate "LSU’s quarterback competition is indeed getting a new face. Joe Burrow, the graduate transfer from Ohio State, has chosen LSU over Cincinnati, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer, adding himself to a hotly competitive starting quarterback battle.  Burrow is..." May 18

Cleveland Plain Dealer "The last time coach Urban Meyer spoke on the Ohio State quarterback situation, he didn't have an answer. Only promises to evaluate the spring as a whole, meet with Dwayne Haskins and Joe Burrow and give some kind of private assessment of the situation. That assessment led to..." May 16

Larry Brown Sports "One of Joe Burrow’s first stops on his recruiting trail is to LSU. The Advocate’s Ross Dellenger reported on Friday that Burrow arrived in Baton Rouge to take a visit. Burrow is the hottest graduate transfer on the market. The former Ohio State quarterback announced on Tuesday that he was..." May 12

Land of 10 "Wayne Davis will transfer from Ohio State football, he announced Thursday afternoon. Davis spent two seasons with the Buckeyes after joining the team as a 4-star recruit in the Class of 2016. The cornerback did not register any stats in either season. He wasn’t a fit at cornerback and was..." May 11

Land of 10 "Quarterback Joe Burrow is transferring from Ohio State after three seasons in Columbus. He announced the news on Tuesday. Burrow redshirted his first season at Ohio State, then served as a backup quarterback in 2016 and 2017 while Cardale Jones and J.T. Barrett occupied the starting spot for..." May 08

Cleveland Plain Dealer "Add another name to the Ohio State 2019 quarterback recruiting derby. Graham Mertz, a four-star Wisconsin commit, will take an unofficial visit to Ohio State on Monday, according to a report from Rivals' Adam Friedman. Mertz -- from Blue Valley North High School in Mission, Kan. -- was already..." May 07

Larry Brown Sports "Ohio State secured a major commitment from a recruit. Garrett Wilson, a 5-star wide receiver prospect from Austin, Texas, announced on Twitter Sunday that he had committed to Ohio State." April 30

CBS Sports "In three seasons as Michigan's coach, Jim Harbaugh has failed to lead the Wolverines to a win over rival Ohio State. According to another "Michigan man," that will change in 2018. Speaking at Michigan's commencement ceremony on Saturday, former defensive back/returner and 1997 Heisman Trophy..." April 29

247 Sports "In the 2018 class, Ohio State landed one of the rare prototypical offensive tackles in the country in Max Wray. Now the Buckeyes have landed one of the elite offensive tackles in the 2020 class in Max’s brother Jake Wray. Jake, with more than 25 offers from around the country, decided to end the..." April 24

Land of 10 "Ronnie Hickman committed to Ohio State on Friday night, giving Urban Meyer and the Buckeyes a talented athlete in the 2019 class. Hickman made the commitment on an unofficial visit in Columbus. “My path has been filled with great moments and many obstacles but my dream has remained the same,”..." April 14

Cleveland Plain Dealer "Ohio State coach Urban Meyer is set to receive a two-year contract extension that will make him the highest-paid coach in the Big Ten. Pending approval by the OSU Board of Trustees on Friday, Meyer's new contract will pay him $7.6 million, which is an increase of about $1.2 million from last..." April 05

College Football Talk "Ohio State linebacker Tuf Borland suffered an Achilles injury last week, but Urban Meyer doesn’t expect it to cost his middle linebacker the 2018 season. In fact, Meyer expects the malady to only cost him a third of the season at most. Meyer said Monday he expects Borland to return to the..." April 03

Larry Brown Sports "Linebacker Dante Booker does not appear to be likely to transfer from Ohio State despite what was previously reported. Alex Gleitman of Ohio State’s 247 Sports site reported Friday morning that Booker was transferring from the program as a graduate transfer. However, he later retracted his..." March 03

The Spun "No college football starting quarterback battles will be watched more closely this year than the one taking place at Ohio State. It should be a heck of a competition. The race to replace J.T. Barrett will come down to three players – Dwayne Haskins, Joe Burrow and Tate Martell. All three..." February 26

CBS Sports "Despite multiple reports linking Greg Schiano to the defensive coordinator opening for the New England Patriots, the Ohio State assistant told Sports Illustrated's Bruce Feldman that he has no plans to leave the Buckeyes. Feldman notes that Schiano played a big part of landing a commitment from..." February 07

Bleacher Report "Nicholas Petit-Frere, a 5-star offensive tackle who rose to prominence at Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa, Florida, committed to Ohio State over Alabama and Florida on Wednesday. Tom VanHaaren of ESPN first relayed news of Petit-Frere's decision. Petit-Frere's excellence is reflected..." February 07

NFL Trade Rumors "Adam Schefter reports that Ohio State co-offensive coordinator Ryan Day is expected to remain in Columbus and not become the Titans’ next offensive coordinator. On Sunday, Schefter reported that new Titans HC Mike Vrabel was considering Day to run Tennessee’s offense and work with QB Marcus..." January 22

Cleveland Plain Dealer "Linebacker Jerome Baker announced on Monday that he is leaving Ohio State and is on his way to the NFL. He is the third former Buckeye to leave early for the NFL, joining Denzel Ward and Sam Hubbard as early departures on the roster. Baker had 72 tackles in 2017, including 16 in the Big Ten..." January 08

CBS Sports "Ohio State is expected to use its 10th assistant position on bringing in one of the top defensive coaches in the country. According to multiple reports -- including ESPN's Chris Low -- Alex Grinch has agreed to join Urban Meyer's staff as co-defensive coordinator. Grinch has been the defensive..." January 04

Land of 10 "After three years at Ohio State, redshirt junior defensive end Sam Hubbard has decided to forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2018 NFL Draft. The Cincinnati native made the announcement through Twitter on Saturday afternoon, the day after the Buckeyes’ 24-7 win over USC in..." December 30

Cincinnati Enquirer "Ohio State corner and future NFL draft selection Denzel Ward decided to sit out the Cotton Bowl versus the University of Southern California on Friday night. In a post on Twitter, Ward thanked fans, coaches and teammates for their support. According to reports, Ohio State's coaching staff..." December 30

Yardbarker "Urban Meyer knows exactly what J.T. Barrett’s legacy at Ohio State will be. Barrett closed his Buckeyes career on a high note after helping Ohio State to a 24-7 win over USC in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night. After the game, Meyer called Barrett a legend. “I love him. He’s a member of the..." December 30

Cleveland Plain Dealer "Ohio State quarterback J.T. Barrett has the most yards of total offense of any player in Big Ten history. Barrett passed former Purdue quarterback Drew Brees for the No. 1 spot in Friday's Cotton Bowl vs. USC. He needed 175 yards of total offense to set the Big Ten record." December 30

Larry Brown Sports "USC had a less-the-ideal first half in Friday’s Cotton Bowl against Ohio State, and former Trojans star Reggie Bush thinks the officiating played a hand in it. In a pair of tweets, Bush ripped the referees for seemingly flubbing calls on two separate plays, one a no-call on a supposed pass..." December 30

CBS Sports "The Early Signing Period isn't the only way schools are acquiring new players this time of year. Transfers could lead to some impact players later on as well. And Florida continues to add value to its passing attack of the future. On Friday, Florida officially announced that former four-star..." December 22