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4+ min ago (562+ words) Ohio State's offense has found a foundation in true freshman Bo Jackson, whose breakout season has validated the Buckeyes' long term belief in his talent. Jackson's vision, burst, and ability to shoulder volume, even as a true freshman, have made him one of the most promising young backs in the country, and he will enter 2026 as a centerpiece of the offense. Still, history suggests that Ohio State is rarely at its best with a one back solution. The Buckeyes' most explosive versions under Ryan Day have featured complementary backfields, where two high level runners stress defenses in different ways and protect against the wear and tear of a full season. From recent examples like TreVeyon Henderson paired with Quinshon Judkins, to earlier two back rotations, balance has consistently elevated Ohio State's ceiling. That context explains why Ohio State is expected…...

8+ min ago (153+ words) A fisher, a weasel-like mammal not documented in Cuyahoga County since the 1800s, has been captured on a Cleveland Metroparks trail camera. This marks the first confirmed sighting of the species in the county in more than 200 years. "The return of fishers and other extirpated species like otters, bobcats and trumpeter swans are a result of conservation efforts and emphasize the importance of our healthy forests, wetlands, waterways and natural areas in Cleveland Metroparks," the park system said. According to CBS News, fishers disappeared from Ohio in the mid-1800s due to widespread deforestation and unregulated hunting. The species" return to Cuyahoga County follows a pattern of gradual recolonization across the state, with 56 documented sightings across eight Ohio counties since the first modern Ohio sighting in 2013. Metroparks officials said the reappearance is "tremendously exciting," marking another native species once wiped out in Ohio…...

9+ min ago (152+ words) Ted Ginn Jr. is returning to coach football in Columbus. It won't be for the Ohio State Buckeyes, though, despite that being the place he grew his football legend. TGJ has been named the head coach of the Columbus Aviators, who are a new team joining the existing UFL for the 2026 season. Ginn was a superstar wide receiver and return man for Ohio State before going to the NFL as a first-round pick of the Miami Dolphins. He spent more than a decade in the NFL, also playing for the 49ers, Panthers, Cardinals, Saints and Bears. Ginn Jr. has coaching in his blood. His father is a legendary high school football and track coach in the Cleveland area at Glenville High School, where TGJ once played and ran for his dad. Now, Ginn Jr. gets a chance to pursue his own…...

1+ hour, 21+ min ago (132+ words) CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) -This week's Cuyahoga's Most Wanted featured a man wanted for an August 2024 murder in Ohio City. According to Crime Stoppers of Cuyahoga County, two men were walking together on Detroit Avenue near West 25th. The two got into an argument that turned physical and that's when the suspect pulled out a gun and shot the approximately 30-year-old victim. The man was taken by EMS to the hospital but he did not survive. The suspect took off before police arrived. Anyone with information on the suspect's whereabouts should contact Crime Stoppers at 216-252-7463. Tips that lead to an arrest and a conviction could be eligible for up to a $5,000 reward. Calls are not recorded, and tipsters can remain anonymous....

4+ hour, 5+ min ago (509+ words) COLUMBUS, Ohio " The second annual 12-team College Football Playoff is approaching. First-round games get underway Friday with No. 8 seed Oklahoma hosting No. 9 seed Alabama before a trio of contests Saturday: No. 2 Ohio State will have its eyes on the matchup in College Station, Texas, with the winner between Miami and Texas A&M advancing to face the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl on Dec. 31. Texas A&M and Miami are similar in two important areas: under center and in the trenches. The Hurricanes and Aggies have fierce defensive lines led by potential first-round picks. The Aggies lead the nation with 41 sacks, but the Hurricanes aren't far behind with 34. Miami's Rueben Bain Jr. will likely be among the first edge rushers taken in the 2026 NFL Draft, and he plays alongside another All-ACC defensive end in Akheem Mesidor. Texas A&M is…...

8+ hour, 51+ min ago (366+ words) Ohio State will be missing a weapon in 2026, as one of its receivers has decided to enter the transfer portal. Ohio State football has been on an incredible run in the past two seasons. They won the National Championship in 2024 and are the second seed in the College Football Playoff this season. The Buckeyes have also had great play from the receiver position, with junior Carnell Tate and true sophomore Jeremiah Smith. They will be losing one receiver from the room, though, as they have decided to enter the transfer portal. According to Pete Nakos of On3, Ohio State wide receiver Bryson Rodgers has decided to enter the transfer portal. Rodgers is in his third season with the Buckeyes. This is not the first time that Rodgers has entered the transfer portal. He did so following his freshman year, where he…...

9+ hour, 8+ min ago (411+ words) There's only so much winning a head coach can do. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had only beaten Michigan once in his tenure as head coach. The Buckeyes dominated Michigan in The Game this season. His biggest criticism before the start of last season has been the championship win that alluded him. The Buckeyes are currently the defending national champions. Day has achieved more than what most coaches hope to achieve in any given year. No. 1 Indiana has a chance at a national championship for the first time in their program's entire history, No. 5 Oregon has never won a national championship despite appearing in the game twice in 15 seasons, and No. 4 Texas Tech has also never appeared in CFP. Day has accomplished more than most of the coaches left in the CFP, but isn't getting the same national recognition…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago (206+ words) CINCINNATI "TheBearcats destroyedAlabama State 88-51 on Wednesday night as Jizzle James (16 points on 6-9 shooting) made his return to game action after getting reinstated to the Bearcats roster in recent weeks. Baba Miller (career-high 26 points, 14 rebounds) was fantastic in the game as well, with Cincinnati finding strong success around the basket, going 22-24 at the rim and 13-13 on dunk attempts over a much smaller ASU outfit. "It was great," Baba Miller said about James after the win. "It feels like he didn't miss a beat. He wasreally good. (He) helped us offensively and defensively.Having another experienced playerout therewas reallygoodforour teamand for us.I'm happy to have him back. We're all happy to have him back." Shon Abaev (13 points, five assists) shared a similar sentiment. "We knew what type of player Jizzle was,"Abaev said to the media. "We knew how much positive…...

14+ hour, 28+ min ago (1207+ words) No. 21 Ohio State women's basketball has two more games before the Christmas holiday, and it starts Thursday against the Norfolk State Spartans of the Mid-Eastern Atlantic Conference. It is the third game in a line of four mid-major opponents that are more or less a testing ground for Buckeye improvement. Head coach Kevin McGuff's side enters Thursday with questions surrounding a lack of shots going through the rim and a big question for the selection of bigs. That and a corduroy hat lead into the Thursday night MEAC matchup. A bonus for the Buckeyes entering the 2025-26 season was the ability for nearly anyone on the 11-player roster to make a three-point shot. From starting point guard Jaloni Cambridge up to center Elsa Lemmil, Ohio State touted a roster destined to stretch defenses and make shots from beyond the perimeter. The…...

18+ hour, 16+ min ago (249+ words) CINCINNATI "The Bengals dropped their opening injury report of Dolphins week on Wednesday afternoon.Joe Burrow popped up on the report with a knee injury but went full on the day while Tee Higgins logged another limited practice while he remains in concussion protocol. Cincinnati had a lengthy list of names broken down by status below: Did Not Practice - Noah Fant, B.J Hill, Kris Jenkins, Chalie Jones, Joseph Ossai (all ankle injuries) Limited - Higgins (concussion), Drew Sample (neck) Full - Burrow (knee), Dylan Fairchild (hamstring), PJ Jules (ankle), Amarius Mims (knee), Samaje Perine (ankle), Shemar Stewart (knee), DJ Turner II (ankle) ZacTaylor'steamdid not expect to be out of playoff contention earlier than any season yet since the last AFC Championship appearance. "Yeah,it'sfrustrating.Thisis a team that I thought was a talented team that was going to have a chance to…...