Ohio State Athletics: Football, Basketball, and More

Ohio State Athletics Make Key Hire, Discuss College Football Calendar and Roster Building:

Ohio State athletics welcomed Will Pantages as senior associate athletic director for football strategic communications. Athletic director Ross Bjork shared insights on the shifting college football calendar, College Football Playoff expansion, and name, image, and likeness deals. The football teams morale improved with Matt Patricias return.

Roster building discussions focused on the transfer portals significance and leaning on experienced players. Spring camp previews highlighted running backs and prospects like Christian Alliegro. The left tackle starter for the 2026 season remains uncertain.

The womens basketball team celebrated their season-finale win over Michigan State and Jaloni Cambridges Big Ten weekly honor roll recognition. Kennedy Cambridge set a steals record, and the mens squad aims for an NCAA Tournament berth.

Other sports also made headlines, with wrestlings Mendez securing the top seed at 141 pounds for Big Ten Championships. Ohio State won the Buckeye Invitational, mens golf took second at Colleton River, and womens golf sat sixth after day one at Darius Rucker.

Radio voice Keels was inducted into the Ohio Basketball Hall of Fame, marking a busy week across Buckeye programs as they prepare for spring and beyond.

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