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Top 10 Plays of 2024 Season

From one-handed catches to championship-winning plays, Ohio State's 2024 season was littered with memorable moments.

Fielding’s Redemption

Jayden Fielding bounced back from a rough game against Michigan to make his final four field goals of the season, including the kick that clinched a national championship.

2024-25 College Football Playoff

Complete coverage of the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2024-25 College Football Playoff.

Single-Game Frosh Receiving Record for JJ

Jeremiah Smith set Ohio State's single-game freshman receiving yardage record against Oregon, surpassing Cris Carter's 172-yard outing in the Rose Bowl in 1985.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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The Greatest 30 Minutes Ever Played

Jeremiah Smith scored twice and both Emeka Egbuka and TreVeyon Henderson scored once as Ohio State raced out to a 34-0 lead in the first half of the Rose Bowl.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Buckeyes Dominate Ducks, 41-21

Ohio State makes easy work of the No. 1 seed in the College Football Playoff, blowing out Oregon 41-21 in the Rose Bowl to advance to the CFP semifinals.

01 Jan 2025
by Dan Hope

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Tre Breaks OSU Rose Bowl Record On TD Run

TreVeyon Henderson set an Ohio State Rose Bowl record for longest run with a 66-yard touchdown jaunt in the first half against Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Will Howard Drops a Dime for 14-0 Lead

Will Howard connected with Emeka Egbuka on one of the quarterback's best throws this season to score a 42-yard touchdown and put Ohio State up 14-0 vs. Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Two First-Half TDs for JJ

Jeremiah Smith has scored two touchdowns and surpassed 150 receiving yards in a massive first half for the Buckeyes against the Ducks.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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No Surprise Injuries for Rose Bowl

Ohio State will have all of its major contributors available outside of Seth McLaughlin and Josh Simmons entering its College Football Playoff quarterfinal tilt against Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by Andy Anders

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Rose Bowl Pregame Picks

It's the "Grandaddy of Them All." And a College Football Playoff quarterfinal game. And the Rematch of the Century. Let's go!

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Corso, Saban Pick Ohio State Over Oregon

Lee Corso and Nick Saban picked Ohio State to beat Oregon in the Rose Bowl, while Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee backed the Ducks.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Last Call: Oregon

We address the biggest questions, highlight the top players to watch and make our final predictions for what we’ll see in Ohio State’s Rose Bowl rematch with Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Watch the Game Like a Pro

ESPN's MegaCast is back and here's how to navigate the many options to get the most out of Ohio State's College Football Playoff clash with Oregon.

01 Jan 2025
by 11W Staff

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Ohio State vs. Oregon Preview

The Buckeyes need to come out aggressive again on offense while their otherwise dominant defense tries to erase the blemish on its résumé rematching Oregon in the CFP...

31 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

99 Comments

Savage Praises Former Teammate Will Howard

Oregon safety Kobe Savage is unsurprised by his former teammate Will Howard’s success, calling him “a great competitor, a great guy, a great leader, a great teammate.”

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

7 Comments

Handling Edge Rush Key for Buckeyes

Donovan Jackson and Josh Fryar will see Oregon defensive end Jordan Burch for the first time this season, and containing him and Matayo Uiagalelei will be key for Ohio State's...

31 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

15 Comments

Fielding Still Confident in Himself

Jayden Fielding remains confident in himself despite missing three field goals in Ohio State’s last two games and says he’s drawn confidence from his teammates’ support.

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

76 Comments

RPW: Rose Bowl Predictions & X-Factors

We discuss the keys to Ohio State’s rematch with Oregon in the Rose Bowl and predict how Wednesday’s College Football Playoff will play out.

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope and Andy Anders

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Mathews Eager to See Field Against Ducks

Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. is eager to contribute more against Oregon the second time around and Tim Walton considers him "a starter" for OSU.

31 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

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Day, Lanning Preview Rose Bowl

Ryan Day said Ohio State will have to do a better job getting aligned and communicating to prevent explosive plays from Oregon and Dan Lanning said it's “hard to find...

31 Dec 2024
by Andy Anders

34 Comments

Brown, Antwi, Zen Committed to OSU for CFP

Devin Brown, Kojo Antwi and Zen Michalski felt entering the transfer portal before the CFP was the right move but never wanted to leave Ohio State before the end of its playoff...

31 Dec 2024
by Dan Hope

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Photos from OSU's Final Rose Bowl Practice

Ohio State took the practice field two days ahead of playing Oregon in the Rose Bowl and we've got more than 70 photos of the action.

30 Dec 2024
by Garrick Hodge

16 Comments

2024-25 College Football Playoff

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