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25 Buckeyes Hit the Transfer Portal; Only One Quarterback Leaves
The transfer portal is revolutionizing college football and roster building across the board. For some programs, like Colorado, it’s primarily how they choose to field a team. For others, like some Group of 5 programs, they have to deal with larger schools poaching their home-grown talent. No program is immune to outbound transfers. With the free year of eligibility handed out by the NCAA for the 2020 COVID pandemic, rosters have been pushed to the limit. The transfer portal has been at the center of what some purists believe to be the downfall of the game. However, it’s more likely that the activity will decrease and plateau off once all of those 2020 eligibility users are out of the system.
Dave Holmes Joins ABC 6 News as Sports Director
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — WSYX ABC 6 and FOX 28 are proud to announce the hiring of Central Ohio veteran sports journalist Dave Holmes as the Sports Director for ABC 6 News. “Dave is a trusted source for local sports," ABC 6 and FOX 28 News Director Nicole Hogensen said. “We are thrilled that he will be joining our team.”
Ohio State adds in-state preferred walk-on to 2024 class
Ohio State has added an in-state preferred walk-on to its 2024 class. While it may not sound like much, these guys often do much of the dirty work throughout the week to help the team be successful. And every so often, one of them pushes for playing time after a few years in the program.
"Living the Dream": Jake Diebler Loving Life as Ohio State's New Head Coach
It is safe to say Jake Diebler is loving life as head coach of the Ohio State Buckeyes. The former Buckeyes interim helmsman was offered the full-time gig back in March, which he accepted. Now several weeks into his tenure, Diebler said he is "living the dream" each and every day.
Former Wisconsin women’s hockey staple transfers to Big Ten rival
Former Wisconsin women’s hockey forward Maddi Wheeler committed to Ohio State via the transfer portal on Thursday. Entering her fifth year of collegiate eligibility, Wheeler elected to enter the transfer portal last week for a change of scenery. The Erinsville, Ontario native appeared in 137 contests during her four-year tenure in Madison.
Dispatch's horse racing desk expands, makes picks ahead of Kentucky Derby: Arace
In the days leading up to Saturday’s Kentucky Derby, The Dispatch’s racing desk added a fourth member, Nicole Kraft, who had at least one of her college degrees paid for by a horse. The horse was Best of Dani, who in 1987 was the harness racing Horse of the Year in California. Kraft was Best of Dani’s caretaker and, later, his owner. Best of Dani had deep withers. ...
Maddie Erickson excels in comeback win over Ohio State
Maddie Erickson hasn’t made many headlines throughout the Michigan softball team’s win streak. She hasn’t had the walk-offs or multiple-home run games that some of her teammates have had, and she doesn’t have the flashy speed or knack for highlight plays either. But the sophomore third...
Report: Ohio State Has Been Crystal Balled One Of The Best Players In The 2025 Class Who Michigan Was Supposed To Land
Ohio State is heading into this year’s season with one of the best rosters in the country. Usually, when you have one of the best teams in college football, that means you recruited at a high level for many years, and even though the Buckeyes are getting ready for 2024, they are still looking toward the 2025 recruiting class and big name could be heading to Ohio State.
OSU tennis team going for national title
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Ohio State men’s tennis team has been dominating, winning 18 straight Big Ten Titles, but last year fell one match short of winning the NCAA team title. Now, as the number one seed in the tournament, they’re seeking redemption. What You Need To...
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