While there are a few newbies that'll have to take a step up quickly for the Ohio State Buckeyes, there are also a few familiar faces in the program that will be relied upon with hopes of a national championship push in 2026.

To Mike: Downs is wrong, too. Miami was just too physical for a Buckeye team that was very good but exposed in its final two games.

Ohio State standout wide receiver Carnell Tate announces he is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft. Tate made the announcement on social media.

Ohio State Buckeyes safety Faheem Delane remains a coveted defensive back in the NCAA Transfer Portal with a myriad of programs entering his recruitment after e

Courville announced plans to reenter the portal on Jan. 2 after he spent a season with the Buckeyes following a transfer from Ball State. He appeared in two games while backing up Jayden Fielding and made all four extra point attempts. No one has committed to transfer to Ohio State.

Indiana is favored over Miami in the CFP national championship game by a touchdown: Predictions, picks for Monday, Jan. 19.

Indiana and Ohio State are 7-1 co-favorites to win the 2026 College Football Playoff, according to DraftKings Sportsbook, followed by Texas and Notre Dame.