Monday Musings for Week 7: Indiana

Ohio State handled Maryland 45–16 behind four Julian Sayin touchdown passes, 207 rushing yards and another dominant defensive performance—but two turnovers showed exactly what cannot follow the Buckeyes to Bloomington. This week’s Buckeye50 Monday Musings breaks down the progress, the warning signs and a top-five rematch with the defending champion that could define the Big Ten race.

Game Recap: Ohio State 45 – Maryland 16

Ohio State handled Maryland 45-16, but the final score only tells part of the story.

The Buckeyes rushed for more than 200 yards, held the Terrapins to just 146 total yards and got another explosive afternoon from Julian Sayin and Jeremiah Smith. But two turnovers and eight penalties gave Ohio State plenty to clean up before next week’s top-10 showdown at Indiana.

Our Buckeye50 postgame recap breaks down the growing run game, the defense’s continued improvement, the mistakes that still matter and why Bloomington could tell us just how far this team has come since Texas.

Maryland was business. Indiana is the measuring stick.

Week 6 Predictions – 2026

Last Week:  Ohio State proved two things last week.  One, the Buckeyes can go on the road and get a quality win and two, with their dominance over the Hawkeyes, we now

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