Ryan Stano

Ryan Stano

Joined: Dec 4, 2023

Ryan is the site expert for 8 Points, 9 Seconds. He's an Indianapolis area native, a graduate of THE Ohio State University, and a very passionate fan of all things Ohio State, Colts, and Pacers. He's been writing about the Ohio State Buckeyes since 2020 and also covers the Indiana Pacers.

April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) thorws a pass while playing for the scarlet team during the first half of the LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

A surprising Ohio State football player has the fourth-best Heisman odds

April 13, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Will Howard (18) waves to fans following the Ohio State LifeSports spring football game at Ohio Stadium on Saturday.

$20 million is only the start of it for the Ohio State football program

Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) is hit by Michigan Wolverines defensive back Ja'Den McBurrows (18) as he scores a touchdown in the first half against the Michigan Wolverines at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

What comes to mind for TTUN is "a win" when thinking about Ohio State football

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer hugs Archie Griffin as he prepares to hand the Grange-Griffin MVP trophy to quarterback Dwayne Haskins Jr. following their 45-24 win over the Northwestern Wildcats in the Big Ten Championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Dec. 1, 2018. [Adam Cairns/Dispatch]

An Ohio State football legend will "dot the i" against Akron

Nov 18, 2023; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates a tackle during the first half of the NCAA football game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Ohio Stadium.

Freshman takes the breath away of one of the best Ohio State football players

May 25, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; ESPN sports analyst Pat McAfee reacts during the third quarter of game three of the eastern conference finals between the Boston Celtics and the Indiana Pacers in the 2024 NBA playoffs at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Ohio State football fans will be seeing a lot of Pat McAfee this Fall

Mar 5, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TC Caffey (28) runs during the first spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center.

A key Ohio State football player is confirmed to miss the upcoming season

Ohio State coach Ryan Day has yet to name a starting quarterback or right guard.

Ryan Day says the offensive line for the Ohio State football team is still unsettled

Dec 29, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Missouri Tigers defensive back Jaylon Carlies (1) tackles Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Emeka Egbuka (2) during the fourth quarter of the Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic at AT&T Stadium. Ohio State lost 14-3.

The Ohio State football team has four Preseason Big Ten honorees

Nov. 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Mi., USA;
Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) celebrates with Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Steele Chambers (22) after sacking Michigan Wolverines quarterback J.J. McCarthy (9) during the first half of Saturday's NCAA Division I football game at Michigan Stadium.

Ohio State football: Netflix to produce a documentary on TTUN cheating scandal

Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) tackles Michigan Wolverines running back Blake Corum (2) during the NCAA football game at Michigan Stadium. Ohio State lost 30-24.

The Big Ten media likes the Ohio State football team, dislikes Michigan

Tennessee Titans Head Coach Mike Vrabel heads off the field after beating the Jacksonville Jaguars â€“ and knocking them out of the playoffs â€“ after their game at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024.

Former Ohio State football player won't rule out coaching in college

Wildwood s Vernell Brown III (1) runs with the ball during a 2021 preseason jamboree at Leesburg High School in Leesburg. Brown recently received an offer to play for the Univeristy of Michigan. [PAUL RYAN / CORRESPONDENT]

Preseason Jamboree

Ohio State football program fails to land five-star receiver recruit

Dec 29, 2023; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Tyleik Williams (91) and Ohio State Buckeyes defensive tackle Ty Hamilton (58) celebrate after tackling Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook (12) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Five-star defensive lineman to take a visit to the Ohio State football program

In two seasons at Ohio State, Justin Fields threw for 5,373 yards and 63 touchdowns.

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Three Ohio State football teams that lived up to the preseason hype

Jul 9, 2024; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Jake Diebler uses pads to play defense during a summer workout in the practice gym at the Schottenstein Center.

How Jake Diebler plans to build the Ohio State basketball program bak to prominence