Deputy editor and Ohio State football beat writer @11w.bsky.social dan@elevenwarriors.comhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lcsr7tonv22gOhio State is the No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff and will host Tennessee in the first round: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/12/151580/ohio-state-earns-8-seed-in-college-football-playoff-will-host-tennessee-in-first-round08 Dec 2024 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcsr7tonv22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lcrhwqolds24With Ohio State likely to be either the No. 7 or No. 8 seed in the College Football Playoff, I made my final guess for how the 12-team bracket will stack up: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/12/151566/ohio-state-poised-to-be-seventh-or-eighth-seed-in-college-football-playoff-depending-on-whether-it-jumps-penn-state08 Dec 2024 05:25 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcrhwqolds24https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lcnmfjxgbs2mOhio State’s loss to Michigan only made Tavien St. Clair hungrier to begin his Buckeye career. A lifelong OSU fan, the five-star QB is personally driven to help OSU change its fortunes in The Game: https://elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/12/151499/ohio-state-s-loss-to-michigan-only-made-tavien-st-clair-hungrier-to-start-his-buckeyes-career “You can be known as a legend by beating the team up north.”06 Dec 2024 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcnmfjxgbs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lcnmbxjfpk2mThe transfer portal officially reopens Monday. With Ohio State set to lose 16+ starters from this season, the Buckeyes should be active participants. A look at the positions the Buckeyes need to target most: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/12/151520/offensive-and-defensive-lines-kicker-among-positions-ohio-state-should-target-in-the-transfer-portal06 Dec 2024 16:32 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcnmbxjfpk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lcj6pqi4os22Ohio State has added 25 players to its 2025 recruiting class on National Signing Day. Learn more about all of them here: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/12/151436/signing-day-central-ohio-state-s-2025-commits-officially-becomes-buckeyes04 Dec 2024 22:19 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lcj6pqi4os22https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lc6y5kxyec2hOhio State suffers its fourth straight loss to Michigan, 13-10, as Ryan Day falls to 1-4 in The Game: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/151191/ohio-state-suffers-fourth-straight-loss-to-michigan-13-1030 Nov 2024 20:54 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc6y5kxyec2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lc3yez4ns22715 of Ohio State’s 22 starters have already seen substantial playing time in at least one Michigan game while only eight Wolverines have played 30+ snaps on offense or defense against the Buckeyes. Ohio State’s experience could be an asset in this year’s game: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/151113/ohio-state-veterans-experience-against-michigan-an-advantage-for-buckeyes-in-this-year-s-game29 Nov 2024 16:21 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lc3yez4ns227https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbzoeklvp22oOhio State lands a Thanksgiving commitment from four-star tight end Corbyn Fordham, who becomes the third member of the Buckeyes’ 2026 recruiting class: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football-recruiting/2024/11/151104/four-star-tight-end-corbyn-fordham-commits-to-ohio-state28 Nov 2024 18:16 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbzoeklvp22ohttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbxv6hg2i22xWill Howard has exceeded expectations at Ohio State, proving Ryan Day’s belief in him right by becoming one of college football’s best quarterbacks. He’s got more to prove as Ohio State enters goal season, but he looks ready to meet the moment in The Game: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/151090/will-howard-exceeding-expectations-as-ohio-state-s-quarterback-and-looks-ready-to-meet-the-moment-against-michigan28 Nov 2024 01:13 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbxv6hg2i22xhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbmqjy32kc22Five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr., the No. 1 OT in the 2025 recruiting class, is visiting Ohio State for today’s game against Indiana: https://elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football-recruiting/2024/11/150883/five-star-2025-offensive-tackle-david-sanders-jr-late-entry-to-ohio-states-loaded-recruiting-weekend Sanders committed to Tennessee in August.23 Nov 2024 14:50 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbmqjy32kc22https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbmp47al5k23Last Call: Questions, players to watch and predictions for Ohio State in its top-five matchup with Indiana https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150882/last-call-questions-players-to-watch-and-predictions-for-ohio-state-s-top-five-matchup-with-indiana23 Nov 2024 14:25 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbmp47al5k23https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lblb4ysoqk2fJim Knowles says he expects C.J. Hicks’ future to include “a lot more” rushing off the edge after the junior linebacker got in on two fourth-quarter sacks last week vs. Northwestern: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150873/jim-knowles-thinks-cj-hicks-future-will-include-a-lot-more-rushing-off-of-the-edge23 Nov 2024 00:42 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lblb4ysoqk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lblayrkrlc2fKirk Herbstreit misses calling Ohio State games, but he’s still been watching the Buckeyes closely and has been impressed, especially with Will Howard. Herbstreit is also appreciative of Ohio State’s continued support for his son, Zak: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150869/kirk-herbstreit-misses-calling-ohio-state-games-says-will-howard-has-been-much-better-than-he-anticipated23 Nov 2024 00:40 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lblayrkrlc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lblauvrpoc2fA look at five key matchups to watch in tomorrow’s Ohio State vs. Indiana game: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150861/five-key-matchups-to-watch-in-ohio-state-vs-indiana23 Nov 2024 00:37 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lblauvrpoc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbj64uxwac2mJust one day after his season-ending injury, Seth McLaughlin was back at practice helping Ohio State prepare for Indiana. “It says so much about Seth, the type of player he is, the type of leader he is,” Lathan Ransom said. https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150834/seth-mclaughlin-shows-continued-leadership-at-ohio-state-practice-one-day-after-season-ending-achilles-injury22 Nov 2024 04:43 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbj64uxwac2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbgiamaylk2hCarson Hinzman is Ohio State’s new starting center and Austin Siereveld is Ohio State’s new starting left guard. Ryan Day didn‘t hesitate to make those decisions after Seth McLaughlin’s season-ending injury, showing his confidence in both: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150831/ohio-state-shows-confidence-in-carson-hinzman-austin-siereveld-with-quick-move-to-name-new-starters-on-offensive-line21 Nov 2024 03:06 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbgiamaylk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbfk3ixfks2xGreat insight from @bytaylorl.bsky.social on this week’s Real Pod Wednesdays as he breaks down how Curt Cignetti engineered such a quick turnaround at Indiana and where the Hoosiers will challenge Ohio State this weekend: https://youtube.com/watch?si=55Cn_GB0JUzvVZRE&v=iT1xGrkD2-4 https://m.youtube.com/watch?si=55Cn_GB0JUzvVZRE&v=iT1xGrkD2-4&feature=youtu.be20 Nov 2024 18:06 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbfk3ixfks2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lbfjuue2js2xOhio State suffered its second major offensive line injury of the season as standout center Seth McLaughlin suffered an Achilles tear on Tuesday: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150807/ohio-state-center-seth-mclaughlin-suffers-achilles-injury We discussed the impact of the injury and how Ohio State could replace him: https://youtube.com/watch?v=lvPwPIPSIbA20 Nov 2024 18:02 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbfjuue2js2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb6ksjopck2nOhio State men‘s soccer defeats Michigan, 1-0, in front of a record crowd of 8,938 at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium to win its first Big Ten Tournament championship since 2009: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-athletics/2024/11/150737/ohio-state-men-s-soccer-defeats-michigan-1-0-to-win-big-ten-tournament-championship17 Nov 2024 23:30 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb6ksjopck2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb42oigcxs2rCarnell Tate shined in an emotional Chicago homecoming, scoring two touchdowns in front of a large contingent of family and friends in Ohio State’s 31-7 win over Northwestern: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150709/ryan-day-ohio-state-teammates-proud-of-carnell-tate-as-he-scores-two-touchdowns-in-emotional-chicago-homecoming16 Nov 2024 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb42oigcxs2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb3oxrqc4s2rCarnell Tate and Quinshon Judkins scored two touchdowns each as Ohio State pulled away from Northwestern for a 31-7 win at Wrigley Field: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150695/ohio-state-pulls-away-from-northwestern-for-31-7-win-at-wrigley-field16 Nov 2024 20:07 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb3oxrqc4s2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb34ogxeqk2iTyleik Williams is “full go” for Ohio State today, but the Buckeyes will be without a few backups including Mitchell Melton, Aaron Scott Jr., Calvin Simpson-Hunt, Will Kacmarek and Zen Michalski: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150673/ohio-state-football-status-report-tyleik-williams-full-go-but-mitchell-melton-aaron-scott-jr-out-against16 Nov 2024 14:40 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb34ogxeqk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb34mayk622iQuestion: Will the unique field setup affect gameplay? Player to Watch: Carnell Tate Prediction: Ohio State allows zero offensive touchdowns again Last Call: Questions, players to watch and predictions for Ohio State vs. Northwestern at Wrigley Field https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150662/last-call-questions-players-to-watch-and-predictions-for-ohio-state-vs-northwestern-at-wrigley-field16 Nov 2024 14:38 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb34mayk622ihttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb34g6qe722lOhio State plays football at Wrigley Field today.16 Nov 2024 14:35 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb34g6qe722lhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3lb23ezpyxs2lTexas A&M hands Ohio State men’s basketball its first loss of the season, 78-64: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-basketball/2024/11/150674/ohio-state-shoots-34-from-the-field-turns-the-ball-over-10-times-in-78-64-loss-to-no-23-texas-am The Aggies shot 40 free throws in the game, making 32 of them.16 Nov 2024 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3lb23ezpyxs2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3laznnm3xis24Ohio State plays Northwestern at Wrigley Field tomorrow (Noon, Big Ten Network). Game preview: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150646/ohio-state-vs-northwestern-preview-buckeyes-look-for-calm-wrigley-field-win-before-storm-of-late-season-run16 Nov 2024 00:38 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3laznnm3xis24https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3laznig6ga224Ohio State is excited about what it’s seen from Eddrick Houston after his midseason move from defensive end to defensive tackle. “I think there's a really bright future there at 3-technique for Eddrick,” Ryan Day said. https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/11/150656/ohio-state-excited-about-what-it-s-seen-from-eddrick-houston-in-move-to-defensive-tackle16 Nov 2024 00:35 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3laznig6ga224https://bsky.app/profile/danhope.bsky.social/post/3laxau6nco22xSammy Sasso is back. The Ohio State wrestler made an inspiring return to the mat tonight with a 12-6 win over Chattanooga’s Jackson Hurst in his first match since he was seriously injured in an August 2023 shooting: https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-wrestling/2024/11/150653/sammy-sasso-makes-triumphant-return-to-ohio-state-wrestling-with-victory-in-first-match-back-after-2023-shooting15 Nov 2024 01:44 +0000at://did:plc:pqpm3qbco2fv7ejrvlcq2dvj/app.bsky.feed.post/3laxau6nco22x