Jon Rhoades

Joined: Sep 11, 2024

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

The 10 Most Impactful Players Returning to Ohio State in 2025

Aug 30, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State director of athletics Ross Bjork attends the unveiling of a statue for former Buckeyes running back Archie Griffin outside Ohio Stadium.

Ohio State Stands to Gain from Power Conferences' New Athlete Compensation Oversight

Jan 20, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the CFP National Championship college football game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Ohio State scores big with Tyler Bowen, boosts offensive line and recruiting

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day holds the AFCA Coaches' Trophy during the Ohio State Buckeyes College Football Playoff National Championship celebration at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Jan. 26, 2025.

Where does Ohio State coach Ryan Day rank among other college football head coaches?

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a catch against Notre Dame Fighting Irish cornerback Christian Gray (29) in the fourth quarter during the College Football Playoff National Championship at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on January 20, 2025.

Ohio State has the top two returning players in college football

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes former head coach Urban Meyer looks on in the second half between the Oregon Ducks and the Ohio State Buckeyes in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Urban Meyer defends the expectations of the 'Lunatic Fringe' Ohio State fans

Aug 1, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive line coach Justin Frye motions to his players during football camp at the Woody Hayes Athletic Complex.

Ohio State’s offensive line outlook could change with new addition

Oct 12, 2024; Athens, Georgia, USA; Georgia Bulldogs linebacker Damon Wilson II (10) tries to tackle Mississippi State Bulldogs quarterback Michael Van Buren Jr. (0) at Sanford Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Ohio State must pursue this elite defensive player in the transfer portal

Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) celebrates a first down catch during the second half of the College Football Playoff quarterfinal against the Oregon Ducks at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, Calif. on Jan. 1, 2025. Ohio State won 41-21.

Three reasons for Ohio State's offensive explosion in the College Football Playoff

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates a touchdown by running back TreVeyon Henderson during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 42-17.

Ohio State football team eyeing a feat never seen in program history

Jan 1, 2025; Pasadena, CA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) celebrates in the second quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2025 Rose Bowl college football quarterfinal game at Rose Bowl Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Why Ohio State should scare everyone left in the College Football Playoff

Ohio State Buckeyes place kicker Jayden Fielding (38) reacts after missing a field goal during the first half of Saturday’s NCAA Division I football game against the Michigan Wolverines.

Ohio State's kicking woes continue as Ryan Day strikes out in the transfer portal

Ohio State Buckeyes cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. (24) celebrates a tackle during the second half of the College Football Playoff first round game against the Tennessee Volunteers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Dec. 22, 2024. Ohio State won 42-17.

Is Ohio State's backup corner now a crucial starter for Oregon clash?

Ohio State Buckeyes offensive line coach Justin Frye yells during the spring football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on April 16, 2022.

Ncaa Football Ohio State Spring Game

Five offensive linemen Ohio State should target from the transfer portal

Dec 7, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes forward Devin Royal (21) goes up for the basket as Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Jordan Derkack (0) defends during the second half at Value City Arena. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Buckeyes bounce back from a two-game losing streak by improving their play vs Rutgers

North Shore defensive back Devin Sanchez (6) runs off the field in the third quarter of the 6A UIL high school football semifinal game at the Pfield in Pflugerville, Saturday, December 9, 2023. North Shore defeated Westlake 23-14, knocking them out of the playoffs.

Three Ohio State freshmen who could start in 2025: Will they be ready?