Latest Ryan Day News

Judkins, Henderson run for 2 scores apiece, Ohio St rolls up 683 yards in 56-0 rout of W. Michigan

Sep. 07, 2024 23:55 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Quinshon Judkins rushed for 108 yards and two touchdowns, freshman Jeremiah Smith had 119 receiving yards and a touchdown, and No. 2 Ohio State scored 35 points in the first half on the way to a 56-0 rout of Western Michigan on Saturday. Will Howard, in his...

Coming off a tough loss to Wisconsin, Western Michigan moves on to powerhouse No. 2 Ohio State

Sep. 05, 2024 12:43 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Western Michigan's game against Wisconsin in Week 1 was closer than the 28-14 final score. The Broncos played tough until almost the end. No. 2 Ohio State is not Wisconsin, of course, but the Buckeyes certainly took notice of what the...

Ohio State freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith shows he just might be able to live up to the hype

Sep. 01, 2024 13:58 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith showed signs in his debut that he just might be able to live up to all the hype and hyperbole that accompanied him to Ohio State. The freshman pass-catching prodigy led the team Saturday with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns that...

With renewed national championship hopes, No. 2 Buckeyes will tune up in opener against Akron

Aug. 29, 2024 09:14 AM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Akron's visit to No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday likely won't be much of an indicator of how good the Buckeyes can be this season. Ohio State has elite skill players aplenty, an experienced quarterback in Kansas State transfer Will Howard and a defense brimming...

Returning starters, transfers have No. 2 Ohio State talking about another national championship

Aug. 21, 2024 13:13 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The national championship window has been thrown wide open again for the Ohio State Buckeyes. NIL money helped keep the cupboard full of returning starters and lured other key contributors from the transfer portal. New athletic director Ross Bjork has said it...

Will Howard wins No. 2 Ohio State's quarterback competition. Devin Brown is backup again

Aug. 15, 2024 15:19 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Will Howard has won Ohio State's quarterback battle against Devin Brown and will be the starter when the No. 2 Buckeyes open against Akron on Aug. 31, coach Ryan Day said Thursday. Howard transferred from Kansas State after starting 28 games over four seasons,...

Is freshman receiver Jeremiah Smith the next big thing for No. 2 Ohio State?

Aug. 15, 2024 13:31 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Jeremiah Smith was being called the next big thing at Ohio State long before he arrived on campus. The pass-catching prodigy from Miami Gardens, Florida, was the country's top-rated recruit when he got to Columbus as an early enrollee in January amid a frenzy...

Ohio State opens camp determined to change the narrative of the past 3 disappointing seasons

Aug. 01, 2024 13:15 PM EDT

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State opened camp on Thursday with the usual towering expectations but also a heavy sense of urgency built up over the three consecutive seasons blown up by losses to Michigan. The Buckeyes finished 11-2 in each of those campaigns but failed each time in...

After 3 straight losses to Michigan, Ohio State coach Ryan Day finds himself on hot seat

Jul. 23, 2024 18:06 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day sounds confident and comfortable discussing this year's football team. Never mind the three Michigan banners hanging over his head and slightly behind the podium where he's speaking at the first of three Big Ten media days in...