COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s Brutus Buckeye, a paragon in the mascot game, dropped down to a knee and bowed toward All-American receiver Jeremiah Smith. It’s an image, taken last year on Illinois’ home turf, that exemplified so much of Smith’s tenure with the Buckeyes.

Ryan Day did not hide his growing frustration during his press conference yesterday. The Buckeye head coach essentially challenged his quarterback and running backs to play better.

Ohio State football faces an upset minded Illinois team on Saturday. Head coach Ryan Day already threw down one challenge for quarterback Julian Sayin . But Day and OSU have two notable injuries on their side too in Phillip Daniels and Zion Grady.

Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis will serve as the Buckeyes’ victory bell ringer prior to Saturday’s game against Illinois. He’ll be the first active football coach to take part in the pregame tradition.

Julian Sayin has put up strong numbers to start the season, but Ohio State is seeking more consistency from its quarterback as it opens Big Ten play.

A live turtle became one of the Big Ten’s most unique trophies. Here is how the century-old tradition began and why it matters Saturday.

Ohio State is in a league of its own when it comes to roster spending. But numbers show that doesn’t always equate to wins on the field. The Athletic released a

Urban Meyer admitted he has a bias about Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith when asked about his talent level.

Ohio State coach Ryan Day broke down a few key aspects of the season throughout non-conference play and what he wants to focus on moving forward.