Ohio State Buckeyes
Big Ten
12-2 (9-0 conf)
SP+ #2AP #1
Ratings
2025
- SP+
- 30.1 (#2)
- SP+ Offense
- 37.6
- SP+ Defense
- 7.7
- SRS
- 26.6
- FPI
- 27.6
- Elo
- 2138
- Talent
- 974
- Recruiting
- 298 (#4)
Schedule
record 12–2
Schedule
26th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
45th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
17th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Margin | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsTexas | +16.2 | 14-7 | +7 | W |
| 2 | vsGrambling | FCS | 70-0 | +70 | W |
| 3 | vsOhio | -4 | 37-9 | +28 | W |
| 5 | @Washington | +18.4 | 24-6 | +18 | W |
| 6 | vsMinnesota | +1.5 | 42-3 | +39 | W |
| 7 | @Illinois | +12.9 | 34-16 | +18 | W |
| 8 | @Wisconsin | -4.4 | 34-0 | +34 | W |
| 10 | vsPenn State | +18.1 | 38-14 | +24 | W |
| 11 | @Purdue | -6.1 | 34-10 | +24 | W |
| 12 | vsUCLA | -8.7 | 48-10 | +38 | W |
| 13 | vsRutgers | +1 | 42-9 | +33 | W |
| 14 | @Michigan | +12.4 | 27-9 | +18 | W |
| 15 | NIndiana | +32.4 | 10-13 | -3 | L |
| 1 ·P | NMiami | +20.7 | 14-24 | -10 | L |
Quarterbacks · 7
2025 · 121
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Julian Sayin | SO | 6'1" | 208 | ★★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Lincoln Kienholz | JR | 6'3" | 214 | ★★★★ |
| QB | — | Eli Brickhandler | SR | 6'2" | 211 | — |
| QB | — | Tavien St. Clair | FR | 6'4" | 230 | ★★★★★ |
| QB | — | Trey Robinette | FR | 6'3" | 189 | — |
| QB | — | Mason Maggs | SR | 6'2" | 226 | — |
| QB | — | Kolton Stover | FR | 6'4" | 198 | — |
Running Backs · 8
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Bo Jackson | FR | 6'0" | 217 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 2nd | James Peoples | SO | 5'10" | 206 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | CJ Donaldson | SR | 6'2" | 232 | — |
| RB | 4th | Isaiah West | FR | 5'10" | 210 | — |
| RB | 5th | Sam Dixon | SO | 5'11" | 206 | ★★★ |
| RB | — | CJ Donaldson Jr | SR | 6'2" | 232 | — |
| RB | — | Anthony Rogers | FR | 5'9" | 198 | — |
| RB | — | Stanley Jackson Jr. | SO | 5'11" | 218 | — |
Wide Receivers · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Jeremiah Smith | SO | 6'3" | 223 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Carnell Tate | JR | 6'3" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 3rd | Brandon Inniss | JR | 6'0" | 199 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Mylan Graham | SO | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Bryson Rodgers | JR | 6'2" | 192 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Quincy Porter | FR | 6'4" | 210 | ★★★★★ |
| WR | 7th | David Adolph | SR | 6'5" | 210 | — |
| WR | — | Phillip Bell | FR | 6'1" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | De'Zie Jones | FR | 5'10" | 187 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Bodpegn Miller | FR | 6'3" | 196 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Nolan Baudo | JR | 5'10" | 180 | — |
| WR | — | Preston Wolfe | SO | 6'1" | 170 | — |
| WR | — | Brennen Schramm | JR | 6'0" | 190 | — |
| WR | — | Shawn Lodge | SR | 5'9" | 182 | — |
| WR | — | Damarion Witten | SO | 6'3" | 206 | ★★★★ |
| WR | — | Dorian Williams | SO | 6'2" | 213 | — |
Tight Ends · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Max Klare | JR | 6'5" | 243 | ★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Will Kacmarek | SR | 6'6" | 258 | — |
| TE | 3rd | Jelani Thurman | JR | 6'6" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Nate Roberts | FR | 6'5" | 240 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 5th | Bennett Christian | SR | 6'6" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| TE | — | Brody Lennon | FR | 6'4" | 230 | — |
| TE | — | Maxence LeBlanc | SO | 6'4" | 242 | ★★★★ |
Offensive Line · 19
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OL | — | Luke Montgomery | JR | 6'5" | 312 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Isaiah Kema | FR | 6'3" | 312 | — |
| OL | — | Ian Gecse | JR | 6'4" | 260 | — |
| OL | — | Gabe VanSickle | SO | 6'5" | 316 | — |
| OL | — | Joshua Padilla | JR | 6'4" | 300 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Julian Goines-Jackson | SR | 6'1" | 315 | — |
| OL | — | Simon Lorentz | SO | 6'1" | 285 | — |
| OL | — | Justin Terry | SO | 6'5" | 324 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Austin Siereveld | JR | 6'5" | 325 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Ian Moore | SO | 6'6" | 312 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Phillip Daniels | JR | 6'5" | 315 | ★★★ |
| OL | — | Jayvon McFadden | FR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Deontae Armstrong | SO | 6'6" | 305 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Devontae Armstrong | SO | 6'5" | 314 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Carter Lowe | FR | 6'6" | 313 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Carson Hinzman | SR | 6'5" | 300 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Jake Cook | FR | 6'4" | 306 | ★★★★ |
| OL | — | Tegra Tshabola | SR | 6'6" | 322 | ★★★★ |
| OT | — | Ethan Onianwa | SR | 6'7" | 331 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 18
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 1st | Caden Curry | SR | 6'3" | 260 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 2nd | Kenyatta Jackson Jr. | SR | 6'6" | 265 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 3rd | Eddrick Houston | SO | 6'3" | 292 | ★★★★★ |
| DE | 4th | Joshua Mickens | JR | 6'3" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 5th | Dominic Kirks | SO | 6'4" | 267 | ★★★★ |
| DE | 6th | Epi Sitanilei | FR | 6'4" | 239 | — |
| DL | 1st | Kayden McDonald | JR | 6'3" | 326 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Will Smith Jr. | JR | 6'4" | 292 | — |
| DL | 3rd | Zion Grady | FR | 6'4" | 258 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 4th | Beau Atkinson | SR | 6'6" | 258 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Jason Moore | JR | 6'6" | 303 | — |
| DL | 6th | Eric Mensah | SO | 6'2" | 302 | ★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Logan George | JR | 6'4" | 260 | — |
| DL | 8th | Jarquez Carter | FR | 6'1" | 288 | ★★★★ |
| DL | — | Ahmed Tounkara | SO | 6'0" | 280 | — |
| DL | — | Trajen Odom | FR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★ |
| DT | 1st | Tywone Malone Jr. | SR | 6'4" | 309 | ★★★★ |
| DT | — | Maxwell Roy | FR | 6'3" | 301 | — |
Linebackers · 14
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Sonny Styles | SR | 6'4" | 243 | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 2nd | Arvell Reese | JR | 6'4" | 243 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 3rd | Payton Pierce | SO | 6'2" | 223 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 4th | Riley Pettijohn | FR | 6'2" | 231 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 5th | C.J. Hicks | SR | 6'3" | 243 | ★★★★★ |
| LB | 6th | Tarvos Alford | FR | 6'1" | 233 | — |
| LB | 7th | Garrett Stover | SO | 6'1" | 228 | ★★★★ |
| LB | 8th | Eli Lee | FR | 6'3" | 227 | — |
| LB | 9th | Joey Velazquez | SR | 5'11" | 225 | — |
| LB | — | Ty Howard | SR | 5'11" | 200 | — |
| LB | — | Zach Hayes | SO | 6'2" | 222 | — |
| LB | — | Eli Riggs | SO | 6'3" | 229 | — |
| LB | — | Alec DelSignore | JR | 6'1" | 225 | — |
| LB | — | Dylan Furshman | FR | 6'0" | 210 | — |
Defensive Backs · 25
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Lorenzo Styles Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | Davison Igbinosun | SR | 6'2" | 195 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Jermaine Mathews Jr. | JR | 5'11" | 190 | ★★★★ |
| CB | 4th | Devin Sanchez | FR | 6'2" | 198 | ★★★★★ |
| CB | 5th | Aaron Scott Jr. | SO | 6'0" | 195 | ★★★★★ |
| CB | 6th | Bryce West | SO | 5'11" | 197 | ★★★★ |
| CB | — | Miles Lockhart | SO | 5'9" | 197 | ★★★★ |
| CB | — | Jordyn Woods | FR | 6'4" | 193 | — |
| CB | — | Bukari Miles Jr. | SO | 6'1" | 192 | — |
| CB | — | Omar Jah | FR | 5'11" | 181 | — |
| CB | — | Diante Griffin | SR | 5'9" | 187 | — |
| DB | — | Keenan Nelson Jr. | SR | 6'1" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| DB | — | Glorien Gough | JR | 5'10" | 197 | — |
| S | 1st | Caleb Downs | JR | 6'0" | 205 | ★★★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Jaylen McClain | SO | 6'0" | 201 | ★★★★ |
| S | 3rd | Faheem Delane | FR | 6'1" | 210 | ★★★★ |
| S | 4th | Leroy Roker III | SO | 6'1" | 197 | — |
| S | 5th | Malik Hartford | JR | 6'3" | 200 | ★★★★ |
| S | 6th | Ryan Rudzinski | JR | 6'4" | 214 | — |
| S | — | Brenten Jones | SR | 6'2" | 210 | — |
| S | — | Deshawn Stewart | FR | 6'0" | 199 | ★★★★ |
| S | — | Cody Haddad | FR | 5'11" | 186 | ★★★ |
| S | — | JJ Sebert | SO | 5'11" | 190 | — |
| S | — | Jaystin Gwinn | FR | 5'10" | 206 | — |
| S | — | Gavin Thobe | FR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
Special Teams · 7
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | — | Collin Johnson | SR | 6'1" | 222 | — |
| LS | — | Grant Mills | SO | 5'10" | 223 | — |
| LS | — | John Ferlmann | SR | 6'3" | 232 | — |
| P | 1st | Joe McGuire | JR | 6'2" | 210 | — |
| P | 2nd | Nick McLarty | SO | 6'7" | 255 | — |
| PK | 1st | Jayden Fielding | SR | 6'2" | 175 | — |
| PK | — | Jackson Courville | JR | 5'10" | 185 | — |
2025 · pct vs FBS
SP+ Off
37.691
Off PPA
+0.3396
Pass PPA
+0.5599
Rush PPA
+0.1460
Success
53%100
Explosive
1.1510
PlayerMedian (50th)percentile vs league
SP+ Trend
points vs avg team
— Overall— Offense— Defense
SP+ = opponent-adjusted points vs an average team. Overall & Offense higher = better; Defense lower = better.
Advanced
2025 · opponent-adjusted PPA / play
| Split | Offense | Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | +0.33 | -0.01 |
| Passing | +0.55 | +0.06 |
| Rushing | +0.14 | -0.07 |
| 1st Down | +0.20 | -0.13 |
| 2nd Down | +0.25 | -0.07 |
| 3rd Down | +0.77 | +0.29 |
Scoring Trend
2025 · pts/game
PPG For
34.9
PPG Against
8.2
Differential
+26.8
— Points for— Points against
dots: W / LResults
2025
- Overall
- 12-1
- Home
- 7-0
- Away
- 5-0
- Neutral
- 0-1
- Conference
- 9-0
- Non-Conference
- 3-1
- One-Score (≤8)
- 1-1
- Avg Margin
- +26.8
Situational Splits
2025 · record · pts
| Split | Record | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Venue | |||
| Home | 7-0 | 41.6 | 7.4 |
| Away | 5-0 | 30.6 | 8.2 |
| Neutral | 0-2 | 12.0 | 18.5 |
| Competition | |||
| vs Ranked (SP+ 25) | 5-2 | 23.0 | 12.7 |
| Conference | 9-0 | 35.9 | 8.6 |
| Non-conference | 3-2 | 29.0 | 10.6 |
Season History · last 12
5 AP top-10 · 12 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12-1 | 9-0 | #2 | #1 | 0-1 |
| 2024 | 10-2 | 7-2 | #1 | #1 | 4-0 |
| 2023 | 11-1 | 8-1 | #4 | #2 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 11-1 | 8-1 | #3 | #2 | 0-1 |
| 2021 | 10-2 | 8-1 | #2 | #2 | 1-0 |
| 2020 | 6-0 | 6-0 | #1 | — | 1-1 |
| 2019 | 13-0 | 10-0 | #1 | — | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 12-1 | 9-1 | #6 | — | 1-0 |
| 2017 | 11-2 | 9-1 | #2 | — | 1-0 |
| 2016 | 11-1 | 8-1 | #10 | — | 0-1 |
| 2015 | 11-1 | 7-1 | #1 | — | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 12-1 | 9-0 | #4 | — | 2-0 |
Recent Form · last 5
3-2 SU · 3-1 ATS · O1/U3
Betting Profile
2025 · 13 w/ line
| Straight up | 12-2 |
| ATS | 10-377% |
| Over / Under | 4-9 O-U |
| — ATS splits — | |
| As favorite | 10-3 |
| As underdog | 0-0 |
| Home | 6-1 |
| Away | 4-1 |
vs closing line · splits show cover–no cover
Recruiting Classes
avg #5 · 214 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★242 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #4 | 298 | 3 | 18 | 3 |
| 2024 | #5 | 289 | 4 | 14 | 2 |
| 2023 | #5 | 289 | 0 | 19 | 2 |
| 2022 | #4 | 301 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| 2021 | #2 | 309 | 7 | 14 | 3 |
| 2020 | #5 | 295 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
| 2019 | #14 | 261 | 3 | 8 | 1 |
| 2018 | #2 | 317 | 3 | 19 | 4 |
| 2017 | #2 | 312 | 5 | 13 | 1 |
| 2016 | #4 | 289 | 1 | 16 | 5 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
talent #3
Returning prod 31%Departed 69%
Portal in 11net -4Out 15
Talent composite973.7 #3 / 134
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.4 / 2.9
Returning usage (pass / rush / rec)3 / 13 / 49
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Max Klare | TE | 4★ | ← Purdue |
| ▲ | Beau Atkinson | EDGE | 4★ | ← North Carolina |
| ▲ | Phillip Daniels | OT | 4★ | ← Minnesota |
| ▲ | Ethan Onianwa | OT | 4★ | ← Rice |
| ▼ | Hero Kanu | DL | 3★ | → Texas |
| ▼ | Calvin Simpson-Hunt | CB | 3★ | → Baylor |
| ▼ | Mitchell Melton | EDGE | 3★ | → Virginia |
| ▼ | Zen Michalski | OT | 3★ | → Indiana |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2025
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
20 items
- Ohio State Will Have a Heavy Hand in Shaping the 2026-27 PostseasonThe Ohio State Buckeyes are going to have several games next year that go a long way in determining what next year will look like.OSU4h
- Predicting Ohio State football's next couple of commitments following the addition of five-star DL Marcus FakatouThe Ohio State Buckeyes have picked up a big commitment by the way of five-star DL Marcus Fakatou. Good news for Buckeye Nation is that more commitments look to be coming very soon.OSU4h
- WATCH: The moment 5-star DL Marcus Fakatou committed to Ohio StateThe Ohio State football program received a huge commitment from 5-star defensive lineman, Marcus Fakatou. Watch video of the moment he announced.OSU6h
- Ohio State Buckeyes start the week with a bang by landing an elite five-star recruit over Georgia and TexasThe class of 2027 just got a whole lot stronger for Ohio State with the addition of a five-star defender. Ohio State beating Texas and Georgia to make it happen only makes it that much more special.OSU7h
- Ohio State secures ‘elite’ west coast recruiting win over Texas, GeorgiaOhio State football secured a massive recruiting win out west, beating out the two SEC heavyweights for this edge rusher.OSU9h
- Ohio State Buckeyes Land 2027 5-Star DL Marcus FakatouLarry Johnson and the Buckeyes are on fire as 2027 5-star defensive end Marcus Fakatou has announced his decision to commit to Ohio State.OSU9h
- BOOM! Ohio State lands 5-star defensive lineman for 2027 classOhio State football stayed hot on the recruiting trail with the commitment of 5-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou for the 2027 class.OSU9h
- Ohio State Buckeyes Secure Commitment From Talented 2027 ProspectRyan Day bolsters an elite 2027 class as four-star defensive end Marcus Fakatou chooses Columbus, forming a terrifying pass-rush duo alongside fellow top-five prospect DJ Jacobs.OSU10h
- Ohio State gets crystal ball prediction to land four-star prospectOhio State hopes to land another big-time recruit as the Buckeyes get two crystal ball predictions for Alabama four-star defensive lineman.OSU10h
- Nation's No. 2 DL makes commitment among Texas, Ohio State and GeorgiaFive-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou chose Ohio State over Georgia and Texas to boost the Buckeyes' 2027 recruiting class.OSU10h
- Ohio State lands fourth 2027 five-star in DT Marcus FakatouFive-star defensive tackle Marcus Fakatou, No. 15 in the SC Next 300, announced his commitment to Ohio State on Monday.OSU10h
- Elite, 5-star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou commits to Big 10 programThe Buckeyes now hold commitments from three of the top defensive line prospects in the 2027 cycle.OSU10h
- Nation’s No. 2 DL Marcus Fakatou commits to Ohio State: ‘it’s all about development for me’Chatsworth (Calif.) Sierra Canyon edge rusher Marcus Fakatou announced his commitment to Ohio State and broke down why he chose the Buckeyes. The Buckeyes have been trending for Fakatou for months and they were able to seal the deal with the talented edge rusher moments ago. “There were a lot of reasons why I liked […]OSU10h
- Miami looking to claim another victory over Ohio State, and they could be making progressThe Hurricanes are looking to add to their impressive 2027 class with an elite player.OSU12h
- No Breaks or Breathers for the Buckeyes in 2026Sure Wins Ball State (Sept. 5) The Cardinals simply do not have the talent or depth to match Ohio State. This should be an opportunity for the Buckeyes to breaOSU12h
- Joel Klatt gives an early primer for Michigan football at Ohio StateFox Sports analyst Joel Klatt says the Michigan at Ohio State game is the most pivotal matchup of the season.OSU13h
- Ohio State, Ryan Day Land Prolific 2027 Four-Star Offensive LinemanTop-100 prospect Caden Moss bolsters Columbus’ elite 2027 class, choosing the Buckeyes over SEC powerhouses to become the fifth tackle commit anchoring Ryan Day’s future offensive line.OSU13h
- Ohio State football hopes they outsmarted a whole lot of schools with a sneaky weekend additionThe Ohio State Buckeyes landed another key recruit offer the weekend, but it wasn't one you typically see end up in Columbus. Ohio State thinks there's good reason for this one, however.OSU14h
- College football rankings: Jeremiah Smith and the 10 best wide receivers going into 2026College football is in a golden era for wide receivers and fans who love the deep ball are in for a treat this season.
- BYU wins battle for blue-chip 2027 receiver over Ohio State, othersThe Cougars added a talented pass catcher for their 2027 recruiting class.OSU14h