Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews was a top backup last year. Now he's ready to become a starter and a leader for the Buckeyes.

The Buckeyes’ cupboard though is far from empty. Sophomore Jeremiah Smith established himself as one of the top wide receivers in college football last year and safety Caleb Downs is projected as a top five pick in next year’s draft.

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.

Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith said his hate for Michigan started on a recruiting visit as a high school prospect:

Ohio State star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was not friendly in his evaluation of the Michigan Football program this week

The Ohio State Buckeyes were one of the finalists for Savion Hiter, and without him coming to Columbus, here's where they should turn.

Will Ryan Day name a starting quarterback? Day, assistant coaches speak to media after practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

Ohio State football wide receiver Jeremiah Smith believes the WR core is better in 2025 than they were last year.

Miles, a Top-10 running back in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, has reeled in offers from the "Who's Who" of college football across his first two years on the prep scene. The 6-foot-2