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With the dust barely settled from their recent national championship win, the Ohio State Buckeyes are already preparing for their next challenge. Head coach Ryan Day is focused on reloading his roster, bringing in a mix of talented freshmen and experienced transfers to fill key gaps left by departing seniors. Building for the Future The Buckeyes welcome 21 early-enrolled true freshmen, alongside six transfer players, as they look ahead to spring practice and the annual Spring Game, set for April 13. With over 40 seniors and graduate players moving on—many expected to hear their names called in the upcoming NFL…

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Jim Tressel, the legendary former Ohio State head football coach who led the Buckeyes to a national championship in 2002, is stepping into a new leadership role—this time, in politics. On Monday morning, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that Tressel would serve as the state’s new lieutenant governor. Tressel replaces Jon Husted, who transitioned to the U.S. Senate following J.D. Vance’s move to the vice presidency earlier this year. From the Gridiron to Government Following his resignation as Ohio State’s head coach in 2011, Tressel pivoted to academic leadership, becoming president of Youngstown State University in 2014. After retiring from…

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Winning a championship often leads to major changes in both roster and staff, and Ohio State is no exception. After securing a national title with a victory over Notre Dame, the Buckeyes saw offensive coordinator Chip Kelly depart for the NFL, joining the Las Vegas Raiders. To fill the void, head coach Ryan Day wasted no time in promoting wide receivers coach Brian Hartline to offensive coordinator. Now, in another key move, Day has elevated tight ends coach Keenan Bailey to co-offensive coordinator while keeping his role overseeing the tight end unit. The promotion was first reported by ESPN’s Pete…

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Jim Tressel, the former national championship-winning head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes, has taken on a new role—this time, in politics. Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has appointed Tressel as the state’s new lieutenant governor, filling the vacancy left by Jon Husted, who recently moved to the U.S. Senate. DeWine spoke highly of Tressel’s leadership abilities and deep ties to Ohio. “He has the experience, the leadership qualities, and the deep understanding of Ohio that make him the right choice,” DeWine stated. “I trust his judgment completely.” Tressel, 72, was enjoying retirement after stepping down as Youngstown State University’s president…

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The Ohio State Buckeyes are celebrating their ninth national championship, marking a historic season in the first year of the 12-team College Football Playoff. Head coach Ryan Day secured his first title since taking over in 2018, joining the ranks of legendary Buckeye coaches—one of whom is Jim Tressel. Tressel led Ohio State from 2001 to 2010, compiling an outstanding 106-22 record. He won a national championship in 2002 and claimed six Big Ten titles before stepping down due to NCAA violations related to “improper benefits” for players. Since leaving coaching, Tressel has built a diverse career, including serving as…

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Sunday featured two Big Ten matchups, with Ohio State traveling to Nebraska and Maryland hosting Rutgers. Here’s a recap of the action. Game of the Night: Nebraska 79, Ohio State 71 On paper, this matchup looked competitive, and it played out that way. Both teams battled throughout the second half, but Nebraska found a little extra offensively to pull away with an eight-point victory. Brice Williams was the star for the Cornhuskers, posting 24 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists. Berke Buyuktuncel also contributed 15 points. The win pushes Nebraska to 16-8 overall and 6-7 in Big Ten play. After…

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Ohio State’s struggles continued on Sunday afternoon as they fell to Nebraska 79-71 in a crucial road matchup, dealing a blow to their NCAA Tournament chances. The Buckeyes’ lack of depth was evident, with their bench contributing just six points. Two of their starters combined for only five points, leaving the team heavily reliant on just three players. Micah Parrish delivered a career-high 30 points, while John Mobley Jr. added 21. Bruce Thornton, coming off a strong performance against Maryland, was quieter with nine points. When only three players score more than five points, winning becomes an uphill battle. The…

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The Ohio State Buckeyes hockey team secured back-to-back road victories over Notre Dame this weekend, winning 5-1 on both Friday and Saturday in South Bend. With this sweep, the Buckeyes completed a season series domination of the Fighting Irish. Their previous matchups in December also resulted in Ohio State victories (4-0 and 4-2). This weekend’s wins mark their first series sweep since that December matchup. Senior goalie Logan Terness was a key player for the Buckeyes, making 68 saves and allowing just two goals across both games, earning an impressive 97.1% save percentage. Ohio State improved to an 18-8-2 overall…

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After a remarkable season that saw Ohio State rebound from a late loss to Michigan and secure the College Football Playoff National Championship, head coach Ryan Day earned a significant contract extension. On Thursday, Day and the Buckeyes finalized a seven-year deal worth $12.5 million per year, making him the second-highest-paid coach in college football, just behind Georgia’s Kirby Smart. Shortly after signing his new contract, Day made headlines with a generous gesture—donating $1 million to mental health programs at The Ohio State University Medical Center. “Day has been a champion for mental health awareness after losing his father many…

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Feb. 10 (UPI) — Ohio Governor Mike DeWine has selected Jim Tressel, a former Ohio State football coach and past president of Youngstown State University, as his nominee for lieutenant governor. If confirmed by the state legislature, Tressel, 72, will replace Jon Husted, who recently moved to the U.S. Senate after JD Vance became vice president. DeWine and Husted have worked together since their election in 2018, but DeWine is nearing the end of his term. The governor praised Tressel’s leadership and problem-solving skills, calling him “a guy with ideas” who can make meaningful contributions to the state. Tressel has…

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