This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/lsu as LSU Football and Ohio State Buckeyes Early Teams to Watch for Prolific Wide Receiver. New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine wide receiver Miguel Whitley has emerged as one of the top prospects in the Bayou State after a dominant sophomore campaign.

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Carnell Tate (17) celebrates a first down catch beside Indiana Hoosiers defensive back Terry Jones Jr. (12) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Ohio State won 38-15.

ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum believes that Ohio State will have a championship hangover heading into their season opener against the University of Texas.

A notable ESPN analyst believes that the Georgia Bulldogs' 2025 season could replicate Ohio State's national championship run in 2024.

The SEC is moving from eight conferences games to nine. Here's what that means for the future of the College Football Playoff and for Ohio State.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has not yet named a starting punter for the season opener against No. 1 Texas. That battle comes down to two players: Junior Joe McGuire and redshirt freshman Nick McLarty.

Texas played Ohio State less than eight months ago. For next week's rematch, the Buckeyes will have a new defensive coordinator in ex-NFL coach Matt Patricia.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a few of the best players in the country on their team, including wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and safety Caleb Downs.