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- College Football Playoff Update 9/24: Bracketology and G6 Contendersby Charlie LeatherwoodFind the current College Football Playoff field here, with multiple mix-ups after last week’s action. On top of that, a full breakdown of all the current contenders for the G6 bid. Boise State leads the way and South Florida has been added to the mix.
- This Week in Buckeye Sports: 9/21by Charlie LeatherwoodSSM’s weekly update on all Ohio State Athletics is here! The Buckeyes have a total of 11 teams in this week’s edition.
- Business Handled: Ohio State Dominates Kent State 59-3by Charlie LeatherwoodThe Ohio State Buckeyes defeated the Kent State Golden Flashes 59-3, highlighting standout performances including Jeremiah Smith’s record-breaking day and Julian Sayin’s accurate passing, while the defense effectively limited Kent State.
- Rebound Week: Buckeyes Back at Home Against Kent Stateby Charlie LeatherwoodOhio State faces Kent State on September 19th, aiming to recover from a tough loss against Texas. The Golden Flashes, under head coach Mark Carney, have added key transfers to their defense. Ohio State’s defense must contain quarterback Dru DeShields while diversifying their offensive strategy. Prediction: Ohio State wins 63-3.
- This Week in Ohio State Athletics: 9/6-9/14by Charlie LeatherwoodOhio State Athletics enjoyed an eventful week with highlights including strong performances from soccer teams, competitive golf finishes, and notable wins in field hockey and volleyball, despite a football loss to Texas.
- A Dramatic Collapse: Ohio State Falls to Texas 24-23by Charlie LeatherwoodThe Ohio State Buckeyes initially dominated the Texas Longhorns, leading 23-3. However, they collapsed in the fourth quarter, losing 24-23. We break down what went right early on for the Buckeyes, and what went wrong late.
- #1 Ohio State at #4 Texas: The Tone-Setterby Charlie LeatherwoodThe Ohio State Buckeyes travel down to Austin for a massive clash with the Texas Longhorns on Saturday. Find a full game preview here, including a look at the Longhorns’ squad and keys to the game for OSU.
- #4 Texas vs #1 Ohio State Offensive Breakdownsby Charlie LeatherwoodOhio State and Texas are set for a crucial College Football clash this weekend, marking their third consecutive meeting. A position-by-position analysis reveals Texas leads in offense, winning 5-2 overall.
🏀 Ohio State Buckeyes — 2026–27 Roster
Men’s Basketball · Subject to change · (R) Returning · (T) Transfer · (F) Freshman
| Player | Status | Previous School | PPG | RPG | APG | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ↩ Returning Players | ||||||
| John Mobley Jr. | Returning | Ohio State | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1 SPG |
| Amare Bynum | Returning | Ohio State | 10 | 5 | 1 | 1 BPG, 1 SPG |
| Ivan Njegovan | Returning | Ohio State | 3 | 3 | 1 | |
| Myles Herro | Returning | Ohio State | — | — | — | Redshirt |
| Braylen Nash | Returning | Ohio State | — | — | — | Reserve |
| ⇄ Transfers In | ||||||
| Jimmie Williams | Transfer | Duquesne | 15 | 5 | 3 | 2 SPG |
| Justin Pippen | Transfer | Cal | 14 | 4 | 5 | 1 BPG, 2 SPG |
| Josh Ojianwuna | Transfer | Baylor | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 BPG, 1 SPG |
| Curtis Givens | Transfer | Memphis | 9 | 2 | 2 | |
| Andrija Jelvac | Transfer | Kentucky | 6 | 4 | 1 | |
| ★ Freshmen / Recruits | ||||||
| Anthony Thompson | Freshman | HS Recruit | — | — | — | 5★ · 6’9″, 215LB |
| LJ Smith | Freshman | HS Recruit | — | — | — | 5★ · 6’4″, 180LB |
| Alex Smith | Freshman | HS Recruit | — | — | — | 4★ · 6’9″, 215LB |
| Vuk Lazarevic | Freshman | HS Recruit | — | — | — | 7’1″ |
Stats reflect previous season averages where available. P = Points, R = Rebounds, A = Assists, S = Steals, B = Blocks per game. Star ratings and heights listed for freshmen. *Roster subject to change.*








