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Who stood out in Ohio State spring game?
Players and storylines to watch in Ohio State spring game

Julian Sayin's mobility and other things we learned from first week of spring practice
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap everything we saw in the first week of spring practice.

What are the most pressing storylines for Ohio State spring practice?
Ohio Football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this episode, we discuss interesting storylines ahead of spring practice.

Ohio State's 2026 schedule is set + offensive coordinator hire
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we discuss Ohio State’s recently released 2026 schedule and the new offensive coordinator who was hired.

Evaluating Ohio State's transfer portal activity
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we evaluate Ohio State’s transfer portal and talk about the moves that have already been made.

How to define Ohio State's 2025 season
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap Ohio State’s 2025-26 season and talk about where the Buckeyes go from here.

How Ohio State collapsed in early playoff exit
Ohio State beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXta football podcast. During this edition, we provide our takeaways from the 24-14 loss to the Miami Hurricanes in the quarterfinals of the College Football Playoffs.

Is Ohio State ready for another CFP run? Previewing quarterfinal against Miami
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Miami Hurricanes in the CFP quarterfinal.

Reaction to Ohio State's CFP seed and Big Ten title loss
Ohio State beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap the Buckeyes’ 13-10 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten title game and discuss Ohio State’s CFP seed.

Previewing Ohio State-Indiana in the Big Ten championship with the Indy Star
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with special guest Zach Osterman of the IndyStar on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Indiana Hoosiers in the Big Ten title game.

Ohio State wins The Game and ends losing streak to Michigan
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we break down the 27-9 victory over the Michigan Wolverines and share our takeaways.

It's Michigan week. Can the Buckeyes end a losing streak?
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines.

Matt Stout joins the podcast to talk Ohio State-Michigan rivalry
Columbus Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller speaks with special guest Matt Stout on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry game and provide analysis regarding this matchup.

How Buckeyes routed UCLA despite star receiver injuries
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap the recent 48-10 victory over the UCAL and look ahead to the Buckeye's upcoming game against Rutgers.

Another blowout for the Buckeyes and the Heisman Trophy race takes further shape
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we review Ohio State’s victory over Purdue and look ahead to the upcoming matchup against UALC.

Ohio State begins November stretch with a rout of Penn State: Where things stand with the Buckeyes
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we look back on Ohio State’s 38-14 victory over the Penn State Nittany Lions and preview what's next for the Buckeyes.

Does Penn State pose a threat to Ohio State?
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman talks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview Saturday’s upcoming matchup against the Penn State Nittany Lions.

Julian Sayin takes major step forward and more from Ohio State's shutout of Wisconsin
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we discuss quarterback Julian Sayin and the Buckeyes’ 34-0 victory over the Wisconsin Badgers.

Buckeyes pass first road test, defensive line makes an introduction and more
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about the Buckeyes passing the first road test and the defensive line making an introduction.

Is Ohio State ready for this year's Big Ten West Coast trip?
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview Saturday’s upcoming game against the Washington Huskies.

Ohio State's final nonconference game reveals a breakout freshman in the backfield
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap the 37-9 victory over the Ohio University Bobcats as the Buckeyes head into the Bye Week.

Julian Sayin's growth and a rout of Grambling State
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap Ohio State’s 70-0 victory over Grambling State and look ahead to the Ohio University Bobcats.

What did we learn from Ohio State's season-opening win over Texas?
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we break down Ohio State’s 14-7 victory over the Texas Longhorns.

A Texas-sized opener: Are Buckeyes ready for top-ranked Longhorns?
Ohio State football beat reporters Bill Rabinowitz and Joey Kaufman speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the upcoming season opener between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns. Finally, we provide our score predictions and outcome for this matchup.

Ohio State has a starting quarterback: Julian Sayin to start against Texas
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we discuss how Julian Sayin was named the starting quarterback and other takeaways from coach Rayn Day’s preseason news conference.

Updates from Ohio State’s preseason training camp
Ohio State football beat reporters Bill Rabinowitz and Joey Kaufman speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we provide updates on the quarterback battle between Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz and speculate on who we think might be named the starter ahead of the 2025-26 season. Finally, we provide other news and nuggets that we have learned so far in preseason training camp.

Reflections on Ohio State's historic NFL draft class
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we break down what happened with Ohio State’s 14 players who were selected in the NFL Draft and discuss what this means for the Buckeyes going forward.

Reactions to the OSU spring game: Did it change the QB competition?
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz provide takeaways from the spring game on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about whether this changed anything for the ongoing quarterback competition.

Previewing the spring game
Ohio State football beat reporters Bill Rabinowitz and Joey Kaufman talk about the upcoming spring game on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we discuss what we can expect to see from the Buckeyes on the field and talk about the quarterback position.

Where Buckeyes stand halfway through spring practice
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz discuss where things sit halfway through spring practice on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we break down what we’ve learned so far and predict what’s to come for the Buckeyes.

Previewing start of spring practice for Buckeyes
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the start of spring practice for the Buckeyes and speculate what we might see when it starts soon.

Ryan Day moves to fill out coaching staff with coordinator hires
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz talk about all the offseason coaching changes on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about Brian Hartline, who has been promoted to offensive coordinator, and mention how the Buckeyes set to hire Matt Patricia as defensive coordinator. Finally, we speculate changes we think we’ll see going forward from these new coaching positions.

Staff turnover continues at Ohio State. Breaking down Chip Kelly's departure
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman speaks with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about the three departing assistant coaches who have left Ohio State this offseason. Finally, we discuss what this means for the Buckeyes going forward.

What does Jim Knowles' departure mean for Buckeyes?
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we talk about how assistant coach Jim Knowles is leaving the Buckeyes to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State. Finally, we discuss what this departure means for Ohio State in the future and try to make sense of it.

The Buckeyes win it all. Recapping historic playoff run
Ohio State football beat reporter Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap Ohio State’s 34-23 victory over the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the national championship and discuss the Buckeyes entire playoff run this season.

Previewing Ohio State vs Notre Dame in the CFP National Championship
Ohio football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the College Football Playoff Championship between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Finally, we provide our predictions on this matchup and discuss who we think will be victorious.

Buckeyes are title bound. Recapping drama-filled finish in Cotton Bowl
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we recap Ohio State’s 28-14 victory in the Cotton Bowl against the Texas Longhorns. Finally, we provide our takeaways from this game and look ahead to Ohio State vs Notre Dame in the National Championship.

Previewing playoff semifinal between Ohio State and Texas
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition, we preview the playoff semifinal between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Texas Longhorns.

Reactions from Ohio State's Rose Bowl
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we provide our reactions and takeaways from the Ohio State vs. Oregon game and discuss what’s next for the Buckeyes as they advance in the 2025 CFP.

Rose Bowl preview: Ohio State's Oregon rematch
The Columbus Dispatch Buckeye coverage teams breaks down the football game to come on Jan. 1 between the Buckeyes and the Ducks. It's the Granddaddy of Them All and the College Football Playoff quarterfinal.

Breaking down Ohio State's dominant playoff introduction
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we recap Ohio State’s 42-17 victory over the Tennessee Volunteers and look ahead to the quarter finals against the Oregon Ducks in the upcoming Rose Bowl.

Previewing the playoff game against Tennessee
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we discuss the college football playoff against Tennessee.

Previewing Tennessee with Adam Sparks of the Knoxville News-Sentinel
Ohio State football beat reporter Bill Rabinowitz speaks with special guest Adam Sparks on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we preview Saturday’s upcoming CFP matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Tennessee Volunteers. Finally, we provide our predictions for this game and talk about what we can expect to see on the field.

Reaction to Ohio State's College Football Playoff seeding, path to title
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we discuss the college football playoff bracket and how Ohio State is the eighth seed in the field. Finally, we talk about how the Buckeyes will host the Tennessee Volunteers at home on Saturday December 21, 2024.

Discussing Ryan Day’s future, Ohio State’s playoff picture, recruiting and more
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we discuss head coach Ryan Day’s future with the program and speculate who Ohio State might play in the first round of the College Football Playoff.

Where Ohio State goes next following fourth straight loss to Michigan
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we break down Ohio State’s shocking 13-10 loss over the Michigan Wolverines and discuss where the Buckeyes potential go from here.

Interview: Examining Ohio State vs. Michigan with guest Angelique Chengelis
Ohio State football beat reporter Bill Rabinowitz speaks with special guest Angelique Chengelis from The Detroit News on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we preview Saturday’s big matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines and talk the history of The Game and the meaning behind it.

Previewing The Game with special guest Matt Stout
Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller speak with special guest Matt Stout on the latest episode of the BuckeyeXtra football podcast during this edition we preview Saturday’s game against the Michigan Wolverines. Finally, we provide our analysis and predictions on this game and talk about what we think might happened going forward.

Looking back on convincing win over Indiana, previewing The Game
Ohio State football beat reporters Joey Kaufman and Bill Rabinowitz speak with Dispatch sports columnist Rob Oller on the latest episode of BuckeyeXtra football podcast. During this edition we look back on Ohio State’s 38-15 victory over the Indiana Hoosiers and preview Saturday’s big game against the Michigan Wolverines.