BUCKEYES ON THE BRINK: OFFSEASON TURBULENCE SETS STAGE FOR SMASH OR CRASH SEASON
Columbus, August 2025 — As the Ohio State Buckeyes gear up to defend their crown, an electric combination of opportunity, tension, and seismic shifts sets the tone for what could be one of the most dramatic college football seasons in recent memory.
1. Staff Overhaul: NFL Pedigree Joins the Sidelines
Just three weeks before the high-stakes opener against Texas, Ohio State welcomed former Miami Dolphins defensive coordinator Josh Boyer to the staff in an off-field role—a move loaded with NFL credibility and strategic muscle.
2. Drama at Quarterback: Frustration Within the Ranks
The simmering quarterback competition isn’t limited to coaches’ whispers. Star receiver Jeremiah Smith and his teammates are publicly expressing frustration over the uncertainty surrounding the QB spot. A lack of clarity is causing tension that could undermine offensive cohesion.
Incoming tight end Max Klare is eyeing big-time offense after landing on the Mackey Award preseason watch list—potentially making history as the first Buckeye to ever win it.
Simultaneously, wide receiver Carnell Tate is drawing comparisons to OSU legend Emeka Egbuka after steadily rising in the receiver rotation. With WR2 status secured and a promising junior campaign likely, Tate is emerging as the next generation breakout star.
4. Accolades Rolling In
Ohio State added further prestige to its ranks with three players named to the Biletnikoff Award preseason watch list—solidifying the Buckeyes’ standing as an offensive powerhouse.