#ohio-state-rushing

#ohio-state-rushing

The right leader is already at our university. His vast experience, his personal values and management skills, his strong record here at Ohio State, and his ability to inspire excellence in all those around him give this Board of Trustees confidence that Ravi Bellamkonda is the right person to lead this university into the future as our president.

Reigning national champion Indiana doesn't look like it's slowing down anytime soon. After losing multiple key players from the 2025 season, coach Curt Cignetti used the transfer portal to fill in the gaps, but can the Hoosiers defend their title?

The No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (21-5, 11-4 Big Ten) host the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-9, 9-6 Big Ten) in a matchup of Big Ten teams at Jack Breslin Students Events Center, beginning at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 22, 2026. The Buckeyes are 9.5-point underdogs in the game. The over/under in the matchup is set at 147.5.

Ohio State is finalizing a deal to make former Pittsburgh Steelers play-caller Arthur Smith its offensive coordinator, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter. Smith will replace Brian Hartline, who recently was named head coach at South Florida. Smith spent the last two seasons with the Steelers under coach Mike Tomlin. Before that, he was the head coach for the Atlanta Falcons, compiling a record of 21-30 over three seasons.

In the final weeks of February, in perhaps the only quiet month on the college football calendar, the 2027 high school recruiting cycle is gaining steam. With the 2026 class and transfer portal window closed, programs across the country are now casting their attention firmly on the Class of 2027 this spring as elite prospects lock in visits, cut down lists of finalists and settle on commitment dates.

Three years removed from the 2023 recruiting cycle, it's time to reassess what those classes have become. Many look dramatically different, with some schools doing a better job than others at identifying, developing and retaining talent in the transfer portal era. The schools listed below did the best job cultivating success via both transfer contributions and high school signings, leading to conference titles and College Football Playoff appearances.

Oregon starting quarterback Dante Moore has not declared his decision on entering the NFL draft or staying in school. The Ducks continued to recruit Raiola regardless, raising the possibility that he could serve as Moore's backup and redshirt next season. Raiola is currently recovering from a broken right fibula suffered in a loss to USC on Nov. 1. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound sophomore threw for 2,000 yards on 72.4% passing with 18 touchdowns and six interceptions over nine games before the season-ending injury.