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Jeremiah Smith and Sonny Styles have never been shy about speaking their minds, especially when it comes to talent on the Ohio State roster. And when the topic of defensive end Kenyatta Jackson Jr. comes up, both stars share a clear and emphatic belief: Jackson isn’t just good — he’s first-round NFL Draft material. At 6-foot-5, 265 pounds, Jackson has always looked the part. But in summer workouts leading into the 2025 season, he’s begun to dominate in a way that’s turning heads not just in Columbus, but across NFL scouting circles. His explosion off the edge, fluid hips, and…

Oregon’s Rose Bowl Loss to Ohio State: Fuel for the Ducks, Even As Respect Grows Between Day and Lanning The confetti had barely settled in the cool Pasadena evening before the sting of defeat set in. Oregon’s Rose Bowl loss to Ohio State, a hard-fought 38-31 thriller, left the Ducks both heartbroken and hungrier than ever. Despite the pain, what emerged from the historic matchup wasn’t just bitterness—it was a burning determination and a deepening mutual respect between two of college football’s brightest young minds: Ryan Day and Dan Lanning. From the opening kickoff, the Rose Bowl lived up to…

Derrick Moore Calls Out Ohio State: “It’s Not a Real Win If Y’all Ain’t Beat Us” In the wake of Ohio State’s latest national championship win, Michigan defensive end Derrick Moore has reignited the most storied rivalry in college football with a comment that’s echoing far beyond Ann Arbor. Speaking at a summer youth camp in Detroit, Moore didn’t mince words. Microphone in hand, the rising junior turned to the crowd and said, “Y’all can put up whatever banners you want. But it’s not a real win if y’all ain’t beat us. Simple.” The crowd erupted. Phones went up. And…

Ohio State Players Expecting Big Things from Kenyatta Jackson Jr. in 2025: “He Looks Like A First-Round D-End” The whispers around the Woody Hayes Athletic Center are growing louder — and they’re all centered on one name: Kenyatta Jackson Jr. As Ohio State ramps up for the 2025 season, teammates, coaches, and NFL scouts are zeroing in on the 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive end who’s poised to explode onto the national stage. “He looks like a first-round D-end, and he’s starting to play like one too,” said senior linebacker C.J. Hicks after a summer workout session. “He’s faster off the edge…

Former Buckeye Commit Dylan Raiola Happy at Nebraska But Still Has “A Lot of Respect” for Ohio State and Ryan Day The blistering Nebraska sun beat down on Memorial Stadium as Dylan Raiola jogged off the field, helmet in hand, his white jersey streaked with sweat and turf. In that moment, under the red sea of Cornhusker faithful, it was hard to imagine he had ever belonged anywhere else. But for a time, Columbus, Ohio had been his future. “I committed to Ohio State because of the legacy, the coaching staff, and what Ryan Day has built there,” Raiola said,…

Remember When: Anonymous Lantern Source Claims College Football is “Corrupt,” “Professionalized,” and “Big Business” in 1925 In the November 3, 1925 issue of The Ohio State Lantern, an anonymous editorial rattled the pillars of collegiate athletics. Beneath the clatter of typewriters and the murmur of campus life, the incendiary piece sparked a firestorm across Big Ten institutions and beyond. “College football,” the unnamed source declared, “has become corrupt, professionalized, and driven by the machinery of big business.” The editorial, signed only as “A Concerned Insider,” alleged that what was once a spirited pastime had evolved into a money-making leviathan, devouring…

Title: “Under the Horseshoe Lights: A Battle Forged in Columbus” The air in Columbus carried a weight unlike any other July in recent memory. Ohio Stadium, silent and still beneath a cobalt sky, stood as a coliseum awaiting its gladiators. Inside the Woody Hayes Athletic Center, two young quarterbacks, Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz, were deep into a battle that would define not only their careers, but the trajectory of Ohio State’s 2025 season. Head Coach Ryan Day stood near the 50-yard line, arms crossed, his eyes scanning each rep with precision. The Buckeyes were just weeks away from opening…

SURPRISE EXIT: Star Receiver Leaves Penn State Nittany Lions for Georgia Bulldogs — “This Wasn’t the Plan, But I Had to Do What’s Best” STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — In a move that rocked the Big Ten and sent shockwaves through college football’s summer silence, Penn State’s star wide receiver, Jaden “Jet” Whitmore, has officially entered the transfer portal and committed to play for the Georgia Bulldogs. The announcement came early Monday morning in a cryptic Instagram post featuring a half-lit Georgia helmet and the caption, “Sometimes your next chapter picks you.” Whitmore, a five-star recruit from Chesapeake, Virginia, had been…

Title: Ryan Day Champions Big Ten in Push for Four CFP Auto-Bids In a bold and calculated move that is turning heads across the college football landscape, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day has emerged as a vocal advocate for the Big Ten Conference, calling for an unprecedented four automatic bids for the league in the newly expanded 12-team College Football Playoff (CFP) format. During Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Day didn’t mince words: “If we’re truly trying to reward the best teams in the country, then the Big Ten deserves more than just a seat at the table—we…

The 2025 Big 12 football season is poised to be a battlefield in the trenches, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the pass rush department. With several key departures to the NFL in 2024, including former Texas edge terror Barryen Sorrell and Oklahoma State’s Collin Oliver, the conference has opened the door for a new wave of disruptors to take the reins. Enter the next generation of quarterback nightmares. Here’s a comprehensive look at the top five pass rushers in the Big 12 heading into the 2025 season. 1. David Bailey – TCU (Transfer from Stanford) Bailey has…