Game Preview: Ohio State vs Maryland

Ohio State returns home after a statement win at Iowa, but Maryland brings a high-volume passing attack and one of the Big Ten’s most productive receivers. Can the Buckeyes keep building the run game, protect Julian Sayin through injury questions and avoid looking ahead to Indiana? Our full Buckeye50 preview includes both team breakdowns, Ja’Kobi Jackson and Chris Durr Jr. spotlights, three keys, history, postseason implications and our score prediction.

Bold Predictions: Maryland

Can Maryland land an early punch, or will Ohio State turn Homecoming into another statement victory? We’re putting three bold predictions on the board—including a big afternoon for Julian Sayin and a second-half shutdown from the Buckeye defense.

Bearcats Top Buckeyes in Exhibition Opener

The CareSource Invitational brought together Ohio State and Cincinnati, along with Dayton and Xavier, for a unique outdoor event at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio. The event

2026-27 Ohio State Basketball Preview

Ohio State Reloaded: Buckeyes Set Sights on Big Ten Contention in 2026-27 Coming off its first NCAA Tournament appearance in four years, Ohio State enters the 2026-27 season with expectations

Monday Musings for Week 6: Maryland

Ohio State did more than win at Kinnick. The Buckeyes answered their run-defense questions, watched Julian Sayin grow up on the road and saw Jeremiah Smith break two more school records. But four sacks, empty red-zone trips and Maryland’s explosive opening quarter at Nebraska give us plenty to watch on Homecoming Saturday.

Our new Buckeye50 Monday Musings breaks down what truly improved in the 31–14 win at Iowa—and what the final score still hides. Early prediction: Ohio State 42, Maryland 17.

Game Recap: Ohio State 31 – Iowa 14

Ohio State went back to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 2017 — and made sure there would be no repeat of history.

The No. 5 Buckeyes controlled No. 14 Iowa in a 31-14 road win, outgaining the Hawkeyes 484-238 while Julian Sayin threw for 324 yards and three touchdowns and the defense answered last week’s concerns by allowing only 51 rushing yards.

Week 5 Predictions – 2026

Last Week:  Big Ten play started last week for the Buckeyes, and it was the same story as the week before.  OSU came away with a solid 42-19 victory over the

Game Preview: Ohio State vs Iowa

Ohio State’s first Big Ten road test brings a top-15 matchup, College GameDay and a return to Kinnick Stadium for the first time since 2017. Can Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith solve the nation’s No. 1 scoring defense—and can the Buckeyes fix the run-defense concerns Iowa is built to test? Our full Buckeye50 preview includes team breakdowns, injury updates, player spotlights, three keys, Jeremiah Smith’s record watch and a final score prediction.

Bold Predictions: Iowa

Ohio State has already experienced one hostile road environment this season. Saturday’s trip to Kinnick Stadium will present a completely different test.

Monday Musings for Week 5: Iowa

Jeremiah Smith delivered 217 yards, four touchdowns and another place in Ohio State history. Julian Sayin and the third-down offense took a major step forward, too. But after the Buckeyes allowed Illinois to gain 462 yards, are they ready for an undefeated Iowa team, a sold-out Kinnick Stadium and College GameDay? Our Monday Musings separates the progress from the warning signs before a top-15 Big Ten matchup. #GoBucks #Buckeye50