Ohio State's first ranked win of the season was highlighted by a record-breaking day from Heisman favorite Jeremiah Smith, but plenty of Buckeyes made plays to eliminate worries that were presented coming into the matchup.

Josh Pate breaks down why even the top-ranked Buckeyes have questions to answer, focusing on whether transfers like James Smith can provide star power on the defensive line in their loaded roster.

With preseason camp commencing for the Buckeyes next week, many big-time portal additions for the Buckeyes will still be battling for starting spots next season.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a whole lot of new with their 2026 football roster. These three new faces to the program could be starting in Week 2 against the Texas Longhorns.

Qua Russaw is one of multiple Ohio State defensive stars the Trojans' offensive line has to neutralize in 2026