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2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football team

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2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football
Ohio State Buckeyes logo.svg
Conference Big Ten Conference
Record0–0 (0–0 Big Ten)
Head coach
Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith (1st season)
Co-offensive coordinator Keenan Bailey (2nd season)
Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia (2nd season)
Co-defensive coordinator Tim Walton (2nd season)
Home stadium Ohio Stadium
Seasons
  2025
2027 
2026 Big Ten Conference football standings
Conf.Overall
Team W L  W L 
Illinois  00  00 
Indiana  00  00 
Iowa  00  00 
Maryland  00  00 
Michigan  00  00 
Michigan State  00  00 
Minnesota  00  00 
Nebraska  00  00 
Northwestern  00  00 
Ohio State  00  00 
Oregon  00  00 
Penn State  00  00 
Purdue  00  00 
Rutgers  00  00 
UCLA  00  00 
USC  00  00 
Washington  00  00 
Wisconsin  00  00 
Championship: December 5, 2026
As of February 3, 2026
Rankings from AP poll

The 2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football team will represent the Ohio State University as a member of the Big Ten Conference (B1G) during the 2026 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They will be led by eighth-year head coach Ryan Day, and play their home games at Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio. It will be the Buckeyes' 137th season overall and 114th as a member of the Big Ten.

Contents

Offseason

Positions key
OffenseDefenseSpecial teams
  1. Sometimes referred to as an edge rusher (EDGE)
  2. Includes nose tackle (NT)
  3. Includes middle linebacker (MLB or MIKE), outside linebacker (OLB, WILL, SAM), and off-ball linebacker
  4. Includes free safety (FS) and strong safety (SS)
  5. Also known as a placekicker (PK)
  6. Includes kickoff and punt returners

Coaching staff changes

Departures

NamePositionNew teamNew position
Brian Hartline Offensive coordinator South Florida Head coach
Marcus Johnson Assistant offensive line coach Arkansas Offensive line coach
Tony Washington Jr. Assistant defensive line coach Kentucky Outside linebackers/Defensive ends coach
Michael Hunter Jr. Assistant defensive backs coach Tennessee Cornerbacks coach

Additions

NamePositionPrevious teamPrevious position
Cortez Hankton Wide receivers coach LSU Wide receivers coach
Anthony Schlegel Associate director of strength and conditioningNone
Arthur Smith Offensive coordinator Pittsburgh Steelers Offensive coordinator
Robby DischerSpecial teams coordinator Illinois Special teams coordinator

Players drafted into the NFL

RoundPickNFL teamPlayerPosition

Transfers

Outgoing

PlayerNumberPositionHeightWeightClassHometownNew school

Incoming

PlayerNumberPositionHeightWeightClassHometownPrevious school

Recruiting class

College recruiting information (2026)
NameHometownSchoolHeightWeightCommit date

N/AN/A 
Recruit ratings: No ratings found
Overall recruit ranking:    Rivals: 0    247Sports: 0    ESPN: 0
  • Note: In many cases, Scout, Rivals, 247Sports, On3, and ESPN may conflict in their listings of height and weight.
  • In these cases, the average was taken. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale.

Sources:

  • "2026 Ohio State Football Commitment List". Rivals. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  • "2026 Ohio State Football Commitment List". ESPN. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  • "2026 Team Ranking". Rivals.com. Retrieved January 19, 2026.
  • "Ohio State 2026 Football Commits". 247Sports. Retrieved January 19, 2026.

Recruiting class rankings

WebsiteNational rankConference rank5 star recruits4 star recruits3 star recruitsTotal
On3325101328
247 Sports531171028
ESPN93218828

Walk-ons

PlayerNumberPositionHeightWeightClassHometownPrevious school

Schedule

DateTimeOpponentSiteTVResult
September 5TBD Ball State *TBD
September 12TBDat Texas *TBD
September 19TBD Kent State *
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
TBD
September 26TBD Illinois
TBD
October 3TBDat Iowa TBD
October 10TBD Maryland
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
TBD
October 17TBDat Indiana TBD
October 31TBDat USC TBD
November 7TBD Oregon
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
TBD
November 14TBD Northwestern
  • Ohio Stadium
  • Columbus, OH
TBD
November 21TBDat Nebraska TBD
November 28TBD Michigan
TBD

Rankings

Ranking movements
Week
PollPre123456789101112131415Final
AP
Coaches
CFP Not releasedNot released

Game summaries

vs Ball State

Ball State Cardinals (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Cardinals00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio StadiumColumbus, Ohio

  • Date: September 5
StatisticsBALLOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ball StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Texas

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Texas Longhorns (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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Longhorns00000

at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial StadiumAustin, Texas

  • Date: September 12
StatisticsOSUTEX
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
TexasPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Kent State

Kent State Golden Flashes (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Golden Flashes00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: September 19
StatisticsKENTOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Kent StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Illinois (Illibuck)

Illinois Fighting Illini (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Fighting Illini00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: September 26
StatisticsILLOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
IllinoisPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Iowa

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Iowa Hawkeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buckeyes00000
Hawkeyes00000

at Kinnick StadiumIowa City, Iowa

  • Date: October 3
StatisticsOSUIOWA
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
IowaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Maryland

Maryland Terrapins (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Terrapins00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: October 10
StatisticsMDOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MarylandPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Indiana

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Indiana Hoosiers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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Hoosiers00000

at Memorial StadiumBloomington, Indiana

  • Date: October 17
StatisticsOSUIU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
IndianaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

at USC

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at USC Trojans (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
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Trojans00000

at Los Angeles Memorial ColiseumLos Angeles, California

  • Date: October 31
StatisticsOSUUSC
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
USCPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Oregon

Oregon Ducks (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Ducks00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: November 7
StatisticsOREOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
OregonPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Northwestern

Northwestern Wildcats (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wildcats00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: November 14
StatisticsNUOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
NorthwesternPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

at Nebraska

Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) at Nebraska Cornhuskers (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Buckeyes00000
Cornhuskers00000

at Memorial StadiumLincoln, Nebraska

  • Date: November 21
StatisticsOSUNEB
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving
NebraskaPassing
Rushing
Receiving

vs Michigan (The Game)

Michigan Wolverines (0–0) at Ohio State Buckeyes (0–0) – Game summary
Quarter1234Total
Wolverines00000
Buckeyes00000

at Ohio Stadium • Columbus, Ohio

  • Date: November 28
StatisticsMICHOSU
First downs
Plays–yards
Rushes–yards
Passing yards
Passing: compattint
Time of possession
TeamCategoryPlayerStatistics
MichiganPassing
Rushing
Receiving
Ohio StatePassing
Rushing
Receiving

Personnel

Roster

2026 Ohio State Buckeyes football team roster
PlayersCoaches
Offense
Pos.#NameClass
WR 1 Brandon Inniss  (C)Jr
QB 3 Lincoln Kienholz Jr
WR 4 Jeremiah Smith So
WR 5 Mylan Graham So
QB 6Eli BrickhandlerGS
WR 7Phillip BellFr
WR 8De'Zie JonesFr
QB 9 Tavien St. Clair Fr
QB 10 Julian Sayin So
WR 11 Quincy Porter Fr
RB 12 CJ Donaldson Sr
WR 13Bryson RodgersJr
QB 14Trey RobinetteFr
TE 15Jelani ThurmanJr
QB 16Mason MaggsSr
WR 17 Carnell Tate Jr
WR 18Bodpegn MillerFr
RB 20 James Peoples So
RB 21Anthony "Turbo" RogersFr
WR 23Nolan BaudoJr
RB 24Sam DixonSo
RB 25 Bo Jackson Fr
QB 26Kolton StoverFr
RB 28Stanley Jackson Jr.So
WR 30Preston WolfeSo
RB 32 Isaiah West Fr
WR 34Brennen SchrammJr
OL 51 Luke Montgomery Jr
OL 56Isaiah KemaFr
OL 57Ian GecseJr
OL 58Gabe VanSickleSo
OL 62Joshua PadillaJr
OL 63Julian Goines-JacksonSr
OL 64Simon LorentzSo
OL 65Justin TerrySo
OL 67 Austin Siereveld  (C)Jr
OL 69Ian MooreSo
OL 70 Phillip Daniels Jr
OL 71Jayvon McFaddenFr
OL 72Deontae ArmstrongSo
OL 73Devontae ArmstrongSo
OL 74Carter LoweFr
OL 75 Carson Hinzman Sr
OL 76Jake CookFr
OL 77 Tegra Tshabola Sr
OT 78 Ethan Onianwa Sr
WR 80Shawn LodgeSr
WR 81Damarion WittenSo
WR 82David AdolphSr
TE 83Nate RobertsFr
WR 84Dorian WilliamsSo
TE 85Bennett ChristianSr
TE 86 Max Klare Jr
TE 87Brody LennonFr
TE 88Maxence LeBlancSo
TE 89 Will Kacmarek GS
Defense
Pos.#NameClass
LB 0 Sonny Styles  (C)Sr
CB 1 Davison Igbinosun Sr
S 2 Caleb Downs  (C)Jr
CB 3 Lorenzo Styles Jr. GS
CB 5Aaron Scott Jr.So
CB 6 Devin Sanchez Fr
CB 7 Jermaine Mathews Jr. Jr
LB 8 Arvell Reese Jr
S 9 Malik Hartford Jr
S 10Faheem DelaneFr
LB 11 C. J. Hicks Sr
CB 12Bryce WestSo
CB 13Miles LockhartSo
DL 14 Beau Atkinson Sr
DL 15 Zion Grady Fr
DB 16Keenan Nelson Jr.Sr
LB 17Tarvos "TJ" AlfordFr
S 18 Jaylen McClain So
CB 19Jordyn WoodsFr
LB 20 Riley Pettijohn Fr
LB 21Brenten "Inky" JonesSr
LB 23Garrett StoverSo
S 24Deshawn StewartFr
LB 25Ty HowardSr
LB 26 Payton Pierce So
S 28Leroy Roker IIISo
DB 29Glorien GoughJr
S 30Cody HaddadFr
S 32JJ SebertSo
LB 33Eli LeeFr
CB 34Buakri Miles Jr.So
S 35Jaystin GwinnFr
LB 37Zach HayesSo
LB 38Eli RiggsSo
LB 39Joey VelazquezGS
CB 43Dianté GriffinSr
DE 44Epi SitanileiFr
S 46Ryan RudzinskiJr
DL 48Logan GeorgeJr
S 49Gavin ThobeFr
LB 50Alec DelSignoreJr
DE 52Joshua MickensJr
DL 53Will Smith Jr.Jr
LB 54Dylan FurshmanFr
DE 55Dominic KirksSo
DL 59Ahmed TounkaraSo
DL 88Trajen OdomFr
DL 90Eric MensahSo
DL 91Jarquez CarterFr
DE 92 Caden Curry Sr
DT 93Maxwell RoyFr
DL 94Jason MooreJr
DT 95Tywone Malone Jr.GS
DE 96 Eddrick Houston So
DE 97 Kenyatta Jackson Jr. Sr
DL 98 Kayden McDonald Jr
Special teams
Pos.#NameClass
P 19Nick McLartySo
LS 35Collin JohnsonSr
K 38 Jayden Fielding Sr
LS 41Grant MillsSo
P 42Joe McGuireJr
LS 43John FerlmannGS
K 96Jackson CourvilleJr
Head coach
Coordinators/assistant coaches
  • Arthur SmithOffensive coordinator
  • Matt PatriciaDefensive coordinator
  • Tim WaltonAssistant head coach/co-defensive coordinator/secondary/cornerbacks
  • Keenan BaileyCo-offensive coordinator/tight ends
  • Matt GuerrieriSafeties/pass game coordinator
  • Tyler BowenOffensive line/run game coordinator
  • Larry JohnsonAssociate head coach/defensive line
  • James LaurinaitisLinebackers
  • Carlos LocklynRunning backs
  • Cortez HanktonWide receivers
  • Billy FesslerQuarterbacks
  • Mickey MarottiAssociate AD/director of football sport performance
  • Robby Discher – Special teams coordinator
  • Sam McGrath – Assistant linebackers
  • TBD – Assistant defensive backs
  • Gunner Daniel – Program assistant - special teams
  • Devin Jordan – Program assistant - wide receivers
  • Joshua Chorba – Program assistant - linebackers
  • Tony JohnsonAnalyst - running backs
  • Charlie Dickey – Program assistant - offensive line
  • TBD – Assistant offensive line
  • Wendy Laurent – Assistant tight ends
  • Austin Fields – Quality control - offense
  • Tim Hinton – Executive director for football relations/special assistant to the head coach
  • Billy YatesQuality control - defense
  • Taver JohnsonAnalyst - defensive backs
  • Miguel Patrick – Quality control - defense
  • Nate EbnerQuality control - special teams
  • Colin Keanu – Program assistant - quarterbacks
  • TBD – Program assistant - defensive line

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (S) Suspended
  • (I) Ineligible
  • Injury icon 2.svg Injured
  • Redshirt.svg Redshirt

Roster
Last update: August 6, 2025

Statistics

Team

Ohio StateOpp
  Points per game
Total
First downs
  Rushing
  Passing
  Penalty
Rushing yards
  Avg per rush
  Avg per game
  Rushing touchdowns
Passing yards1,958919
  Att-Comp-Int
  Avg per pass
  Avg per game
  Passing touchdowns
Total offense
  Avg per play
  Avg per game
Fumbles-Lost
Penalties-Yards
  Avg per game
Punts-Yards
  Avg per punt
Time of possession/Game
3rd down conversions
3rd Down Pct.
4th down conversions
4th Down Pct.
Sacks-Yards
Touchdowns scored
Field goals-Attempts
PAT-Attempts

Individual leaders

Offense

Defense

Key: POS: Position, SOLO: Solo Tackles, AST: Assisted Tackles, TOT: Total Tackles, TFL: Tackles-for-loss, SACK: Quarterback Sacks, INT: Interceptions, BU: Passes Broken Up, PD: Passes Defended, QBH: Quarterback Hits, FR: Fumbles Recovered, FF: Forced Fumbles, BLK: Kicks or Punts Blocked, SAF: Safeties, TD : Touchdown

Special teams

Scoring

Ohio State vs. non-conference opponents

1234Total
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Ohio State vs. Big Ten opponents

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Ohio State vs. all opponents

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Notes

    References

    1. "2026 Ohio State Football Schedule". FBSchedules.com. Retrieved December 15, 2025.
    2. "2026-27 Football Schedule". Ohio State Buckeyes . Retrieved December 15, 2025.
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