The Buckeyes return talent everywhere, including receiver Jeremiah Smith, but question marks remain in the trenches. Can Ohio State sustain its Big Ten dominance and contend for the CFP, or will gaps catch up in critical moments?

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 football coach Ryan Day explains the Captains selection process during news conference August 18, 2025 at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center

Klare was name to the Preseason All-American team by Pick Six Previews, he was a second Team Preseason All-American for Phil Steele, fourth Team Preseason All-American for Athlon, and made the Mackey Award watch list. He was also recently named as a second team preseason All-American by the Associated Press.

Ohio State will have a five-star running back target commit on Tuesday morning, and the news — even if he doesn’t commit to the Buckeyes — could have a massive impact on the future in Columbus. Five-star 2026 running back Savion Hiter will commit on Tuesday at 11:15 a.

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

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 Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up for the 2025 college football season after claiming a College Football Playoff national championship title in 2024. The Buckeyes are returning some elite talent for the upcoming campaign,