Ohio State has had two practices since the last time its head coach updated the status of his two best players. Ryan Day has maintained every time he’s been asked that Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate were doing everything they could to get back on the field in time for the Buckeyes to play Michigan.

Ohio State is projected to flip four-star cornerback CJ Bronaugh from Florida, bolstering its 2026 recruiting class amid the Gators’ coaching transition. Bronaugh visited Ohio State amid Florida’s coaching uncertainty; could join two other four-star corners.

Ex-Ohio State coach Urban Meyer revealed who he thinks will win this year's matchup between the Buckeys and Michigan Wolverines.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State football program is expected to sign five offensive linemen during the early signing period for the 2026 recruiting class, which lasts from Dec. 3-5. Learn more about these members of the Buckeyes’ recruiting class with this profile.

Ohio State (11-0, 8-0 Big Ten) goes into Michigan Stadium unbeaten and atop the AP poll for the first time since 1973. That game ended in a 10-10 tie. OSU also is trying to avoid dropping five straight to The Team Up North for the first time since Michigan reeled off six straight wins from 1922 to '27.