Entering the 2024 season, Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was already seen as a rising star, but his impressive freshman campaign left no doubt about his immense talent. Now, he has successfully secured the top position on On3 senior writer Ari Wasserman’s list of returning college football players.

Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day redeemed himself after two shattering regular season losses to Oregon and Michigan, and now has his sights set on goals inspired by former OSU coach Woody Hayes.

Ohio State football quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been on paid administrative leave since December, while the school's Office of Institutional Equity conducts an investigation. OSU has declined to comment.

With the 2024 college football season over, here's a look at Ohio State football's 2025 schedule, including dates for the Buckeyes' biggest games:

The Bucknuts team has its finger on the pulse of Ohio State transfer portal news, recruiting, coaching staff moves and more

Here's a look at how many national championships Ohio State football has won heading into the Buckeyes' CFP title game matchup with Notre Dame:

"First, Ohio State (No. 1 on [Mark] Schlabach's list) is obviously in despite a challenging 2025 schedule (No. 2 Texas and No. 3 Penn State at home, No. 13 Illinois and No. 21 Michigan on the road) and the requisite loss to the Wolverines," Connelly noted. "The Buckeyes will go 2-1 against the other headliners and advance at 10-2."

Trying to figure out who owns the most national championships in college football is not for the weak of heart. The sport has changed considerably since the sport's inaugural season -- 1869 -- when Princeton and Rutgers played twice and,

One team stands between Ohio State football and its first national championship since 2014: Notre Dame. The No. 8 Buckeyes (13-2 ... in Atlanta with a shot at the first title in the 12-team College Football Playoff. For two programs, which are true ...

In or out? A verdict on which of the College Football Playoff qualifiers will be back in the bracket next season.

Ohio State defensive quality control coach Joe Lyberger has been placed on administrative leave as the school opens an investigation following complaints agains