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  Ohio State Offensive Line in Transition: Depth, Departures, and Expectations for 2026 COLUMBUS, OH — As Ohio State football gears up for the 2026 season, the offensive line remains one of the most closely watched position groups on the roster. After a 2025 campaign that saw early promise but late-season struggles, head coach Ryan Day and his staff are counting on a blend of returning experience and internal competition to fortify the trenches. ( Eleven Warriors ) Returning Core Provides Stability Despite significant turnover across college football via the transfer portal, Ohio State’s offensive line room has stayed relatively intact compared with many Power Five programs. According to the most recent roster breakdown, ten linemen who saw the field in 2025 return for the Buckeyes — including four primary starters. ( Eleven Warriors ) Key returners include: Austin Siereveld — Starting left tackle in 2025 Luke Montgomery — Starting left guard Carson Hinzman — Center Phillip Da...

Quarterback Ohio State: Julian Sayin has been highly efficient, completing ~78% of passes for over 3,300 yards, 31 TDs, and low interceptions. Strong in big games against ranked opponents. Miami: Carson Beck (transfer) has thrown for ~3,175 yards at 8.5 YPA, 26 TDs, and 10 INTs, with a 74.3% completion rate. Capable of big plays but has shown inconsistency and focus issues in pressure situations. Edge: Ohio State – More consistent and efficient production. Running Back Ohio State: Bo Jackson leads with ~950 rushing yards; committee approach with solid depth (e.g., James Peoples, CJ Donaldson). Miami: Mark Fletcher Jr. is the primary back (~685 yards), highlighted by explosive performances like 172 yards on 17 carries vs. Texas A&M in the first-round playoff win. Edge: Slight to Miami – Fletcher provides more big-play threat, though Ohio State has better depth. Wide Receivers/Tight Ends Ohio State: Elite group led by Jeremiah Smith (~942 yards) and Carnell Tate (~793 yards), conside...

: 2003 left many Hurricane fans with a bitter taste that has yearned for redemption ever since.   Miami entered the game on a 34-game winning streak, having won the previous season's championship   2003 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl , the designated BCS National Championship for the 2002 season, in a dramatic double-overtime thriller, 31-24, securing their first consensus national title in 34 years and ending Miami's 34-game winning streak. The game, played January 3, 2003, is famous for its controversial pass interference call in overtime that helped set up the Buckeyes' winning score.   2002:  Lost National Championship to Ohio State. 2005:  9-3, finished #2 in ACC Coastal. 2017:  10-3, won ACC Coastal, lost ACC Championship. 2024:  10-3, finished 3rd in ACC with a strong showing.   Miami went from a perennial national title contender to a good-to-very-good ACC program that hasn't quite reached the heights of the 80s and 90s, though recent seasons ...