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Where is Ohio State basketball in Andy Katz’s updated college basketball power rankings?

Andy Katz has Ohio State at No. 2 in his latest Power 36 college basketball rankings behind only Gonzaga The Buckeyes have already put together a very impressive resume that includes wins over four of the last eight national champions OSU has sent a message to the entire college basketball universe that it’s a team to reckon with this season

Andy Katz has Ohio State at No. 2 in his latest Power 36 college basketball rankings behind only Gonzaga The Buckeyes have already put together a very impressive resume that includes wins over four of the last eight national champions OSU has sent a message to the entire college basketball universe that it’s a team to reckon with this season

Where is Ohio State basketball in Andy Katz’s updated college basketball power rankings?

Andy Katz has Ohio State at No. 2 in his latest Power 36 college basketball rankings behind only Gonzaga The Buckeyes have already put together a very impressive resume that includes wins over four of the last eight national champions OSU has sent a message to the entire college basketball universe that it’s a team to reckon with this season

Andy Katz has Ohio State at No. 2 in his latest Power 36 college basketball rankings behind only Gonzaga The Buckeyes have already put together a very impressive resume that includes wins over four of the last eight national champions OSU has sent a message to the entire college basketball universe that it’s a team to reckon with this season

Michael Thomas sets NFL single-season reception record

Former Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas broke the record Marvin Harrison set with the Colts back in 2002 Thomas only needed 15 games to catch 144 receptions, with the record-breaker coming late in the second half Thomas also shattered the mark Randy Moss established for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four years (5,396)

Former Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas broke the record Marvin Harrison set with the Colts back in 2002 Thomas only needed 15 games to catch 144 receptions, with the record-breaker coming late in the second half Thomas also shattered the mark Randy Moss established for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four years (5,396)

Michael Thomas sets NFL single-season reception record

Former Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas broke the record Marvin Harrison set with the Colts back in 2002 Thomas only needed 15 games to catch 144 receptions, with the record-breaker coming late in the second half Thomas also shattered the mark Randy Moss established for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four years (5,396)

Former Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas broke the record Marvin Harrison set with the Colts back in 2002 Thomas only needed 15 games to catch 144 receptions, with the record-breaker coming late in the second half Thomas also shattered the mark Randy Moss established for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four years (5,396)

Michael Thomas sets NFL single-season reception record

Former Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas broke the record Marvin Harrison set with the Colts back in 2002 Thomas only needed 15 games to catch 144 receptions, with the record-breaker coming late in the second half Thomas also shattered the mark Randy Moss established for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four years (5,396)

Former Buckeyes wide receiver Michael Thomas broke the record Marvin Harrison set with the Colts back in 2002 Thomas only needed 15 games to catch 144 receptions, with the record-breaker coming late in the second half Thomas also shattered the mark Randy Moss established for the most receiving yards in a player’s first four years (5,396)

Ohio State’s blowout win over Villanova just got a lot more impressive

Ohio State blew out Villanova, and the Wildcats just defeated the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks, helping boost that win on Ohio State’s resume.

The Ohio State Buckeyes dominated the Villanova Wildcats a few weeks ago. The mid-November game was the first one to put Ohio State on the map. They’ve since risen to No. 3 and are currently No. 5.

Back in that game, Ohio State led at halftime 40-22. It was dominant throughout that entire game, and it really wasn’t close at any point. Winning by 25, it was just a complete performance from the Buckeyes.

The Wildcats were then ranked No. 10. Now, entering today, they were sitting at No. 18 — all set to matchup with not Ohio State, but the top-ranked Kansas Jayhawks.

With a drama-filled ending of 56-55, the Wildcats came out on top to knock off the No. 1 ranked team. Without a signature victory, ‘Nova needed this win to solidify itself as a top threat in the eyes of the public.

While building their reputation, Villanova also help Ohio State, who absolutely obliterated the Wildcats.

And, to go along with bolstering Ohio State’s resume, the Cats will now give the Buckeyes a chance to leap into the top spot with a win over Kentucky.

 

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Ohio State’s rush defense away from home could be a mild concern in the Fiesta Bowl

Ohio State has struggled to defend the rush on the road, and that could be an early red flag for their Fiesta Bowl matchup with Clemson.

Ohio State has not had the same success defending the rush away from home, and that could be a bit of an early red flag for their Fiesta Bowl matchup with Clemson.

The rush defense for the Buckeyes has been a tale of two stories in some ways. While at home, they’ve thrived; on the road, they’ve failed to match that same elite success found at Ohio Stadium.

The numbers speak for themselves. Ohio State gives up 73.4 rushing yards at home and 130.7 on the road. At-large, that makes them a top-five rush defense in the nation, but by taking the effort away from Columbus, it would make the Buckeyes an average No. 37 in the country.

Oddly enough, Ohio State’s home performances have seen names like Jonathan Taylor and have included top-tier teams like Penn State and Cincinnati.

On the road, it’s been a completely different story.

The second time facing Jonathan Taylor the Buckeyes allowed him to let loose with 148 yards, as the Badgers notched 200 as a team. They even gave up 150-plus rushing yards to Northwestern in a 52-3 blowout victory.

Traveling to Arizona for the Fiesta Bowl, the Buckeyes will have to face Travis Etienne and a potent and balanced Clemson offense. With an elite combination under center, on the edge and in the backfield, Ohio State must be ready for a lethal attack.

Etienne, the 5-foot-10 junior back, is experienced. He has eight 100-yard performances with two of them being for over 200 yards. He has over 1,500 yards on the season.

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He has the skill set, and although Clemson will try to do plenty of damage through the air, if the Tigers can use him to expose some chinks in the armor on the defense, it could hinder the undefeated Buckeyes from moving on to New Orleans.

Knowing what’s at stake, expect Ohio State’s front, led by Chase Young, to be ready on December 28. It has better be.

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Ohio State DB Jeff Okudah will be key vs. Clemson in Fiesta Bowl

The Ohio State Buckeyes will need star cornerback Jeff Okudah at his best if they want any chance in the Fiesta Bowl.

The Ohio State Buckeyes are a week away from taking on Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl. Both are entering undefeated, and it’ll of course be each team’s most challenging matchup of the season.

For the Buckeyes, it’ll be both Chase Young and Jeff Okudah, two projected top-five picks, that must make their presence felt. However, with what Clemson can do through the air, Okudah might be the most important of the two.

In fact, Okudah will likely be shadowing the Tigers’ most dangerous receiver, Tee Higgins.

A junior, Higgins is a projected first-round pick and tallied over 1,000 receiving yards this season. He’s also been able to find the endzone 13 times, eight of which came in Clemson’s last three games.

The Tigers started off the season as a more run-heavy offense, but have transitioned back to Trevor Lawrence and the receivers throughout these last few weeks. And while there’s more than Higgins that can make electric plays, he’s been the biggest threat to make the most important game-breaking moments throughout the year.

He’s totaled over 280 yards his last two games. It’s clear that for the majority of the season Higgins has been Clemson’s No. 1 target on the edge. That’s where Okudah must come on strong.

Arguably the best cornerback in college, Okudah has forced many opposing offensive coordinators to limit where their offense to one-half of the field. He’s that good.

However, college football’s top wide receiver prospects are from Clemson, Oklahoma, and Alabama. Okudah faces players like Chris Olave and K.J. Hill in practice every week, but Higgins may be a different animal with his size, speed and ability to high-point the ball.

This will be the matchup of the game, and if Okudah wins it, you can expect the Buckeyes to have a good chance to come out on top.

Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to play in Senior Bowl

Jonah Jackson has been invited and agreed to play in the annual Senior Bowl Jackson helped provide stability and experience on a line that had to be rebuilt this year and earned All Big-Ten accolades He joins fellow Buckeyes Malike Harrison, Davon Hamilton, and Damon Arnette who have already accepted invites to participate

Jonah Jackson has been invited and agreed to play in the annual Senior Bowl Jackson helped provide stability and experience on a line that had to be rebuilt this year and earned All Big-Ten accolades He joins fellow Buckeyes Malike Harrison, Davon Hamilton, and Damon Arnette who have already accepted invites to participate

Ohio State offensive lineman Jonah Jackson to play in Senior Bowl

Jonah Jackson has been invited and agreed to play in the annual Senior Bowl Jackson helped provide stability and experience on a line that had to be rebuilt this year and earned All Big-Ten accolades He joins fellow Buckeyes Malike Harrison, Davon Hamilton, and Damon Arnette who have already accepted invites to participate

Jonah Jackson has been invited and agreed to play in the annual Senior Bowl Jackson helped provide stability and experience on a line that had to be rebuilt this year and earned All Big-Ten accolades He joins fellow Buckeyes Malike Harrison, Davon Hamilton, and Damon Arnette who have already accepted invites to participate