Ohio State had spent most of the 2025 season making the rest of college football look ordinary. The Buckeyes went 12-0 through the regular season and entered December with a chance to repeat as national champions.

Caleb Downs came to Ohio State after a huge freshman season at Alabama. He led the Crimson Tide with 107 tackles in 2023, becoming the first freshman in program history to do so.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and Safety Jaylen McClain speaking about replacing Cowboys defensive back Caleb Down in the Buckeyes' secondary.

When Jim Knowles left the DC position at Ohio State, many thought their defense would crumble. However, Ryan Day roped in former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to work with the defense that was already solid.

Madden 27 is nearly out, and the 2026 Buckeyes' rookies are all at the top of the list of ratings.

Caleb Downs got the rare opportunity to play at two football powerhouses in Alabama and Ohio State. More importantly, he was coached by Nick Saban and Ryan Day.

Nothing matches the intensity of the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. The head coaches feel the pressure of winning every year; the fan bases can’t stand each other, and then there is the overall pettiness that comes with hating your rival.

Caleb Downs pays tribute to a teammate from his Alabama days.

Next week's NFLPA Rookie Premiere will have the rookie Buckeye all over it.