Dan Hope

Deputy editor and lead Ohio State football beat writer @11W.
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The Ohio State Board of Trustees voted Wednesday to approve a $100 million settlement with hundreds of sexual abuse survivors of former university doctor Richard Strauss. https://t.co/09skjM9LNJ

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Ohio State football players joined the fun at the Memorial Tournament on Wednesday, participating in a clinic with this year’s Golden Cubs from Nationwide Children’s Hospital.

More here, including interviews with Devin Sanchez and Luke Montgomery: https://t.co/QVaVudfq99

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Jake Diebler played in the Memorial Tournament Pro-Am on Wednesday.

He assesses his play as “not great” but enjoyed interacting with Ohio State fans on the course throughout the day.

“It’s a great reminder: Buckeye Nation is the best,” Diebler said. https://t.co/rhOWUYOrUd

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Devin Sanchez, Julian Sayin and several of their Ohio State football teammates hanging out with the Golden Cubs at the Memorial Tournament this morning.

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Jake Diebler believes Ohio State has the size, depth and versatility to be a contender in 2026-27.

“I think this is the deepest team we've had, and I don't know that it's even close,” Diebler said. https://t.co/pVuLI4hcxu

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Cris Carter and A.J. Hawk are among the nominees for the College Football Hall of Fame’s 2027 class: https://t.co/XWvpJWei8X

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Jake Diebler on Ohio State’s 2026-27 roster: “I think this is the deepest team we’ve had, and I don’t think it’s even close.”

Diebler says making the NCAA Tournament was a big step for the Buckeyes, but he’s not satisfied with that; the goal is to compete for championships.

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William Buford returns to the Buckeyes after playing for Ohio State from 2008-12: https://t.co/pUAWUQJ8wP

It’s Buford’s first coaching job.

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Ohio State men’s basketball coach Jake Diebler making several staff announcements today:
- Jamall Walker promoted to associate head coach
- Mike Wells hired as assistant coach
- William Buford hired as program assistant
- Dave Richardson hired as strength and conditioning coach

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Dave Richardson returns to Ohio State after previously serving as the Buckeyes’ strength and conditioning coach under Thad Matta from 2005-17: https://t.co/cMGGkj0Sl1

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In addition to the non-conference games that have already been announced against UConn, BYU, Kansas and Notre Dame, Jake Diebler says Ohio State also has a home game in the works against a high-major team that made the NCAA Tournament last season. Hopes to announce that soon.

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Legend Bey and Ja’Kobi Jackson were the standouts of a shorthanded Ohio State running back unit this spring as Bo Jackson and Isaiah West were sidelined after shoulder surgeries.

Spring Recap: Running Backs https://t.co/6ymWKKkyPO

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Ohio State is prioritizing quality over quantity with its first official visit weekend of the summer.

Five-star prospects David Gabriel Georges, Marcus Fakatou and Benny Easter Jr. join linebacker commit Prince Goldsby on campus this weekend: https://t.co/fKJh8XqmRF

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20 years after he was paralyzed by a tackle in an Ohio State scrimmage, Tyson Gentry is sharing his story in his new book, “Once A Buckeye…: A Story of Football, Family and Faith.”

I talked to Gentry about his new book and a life he’s grateful for: https://t.co/UhAcc7Yo51

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Former Ohio State wide receiver Parris Campbell retired from the NFL today after seven seasons in the league: https://t.co/C9ZoAeeuBI

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Caught up with Julian Sayin at the @PaniniAmerica Mobile Tour stop in Columbus this afternoon.

Ohio State’s quarterback says “the whole program has a chip on our shoulder” with how last year ended and says Arthur Smith’s offense is “going to be exciting”: https://t.co/oq8l7mPRhy

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Both of Ohio State’s non-conference home games will kick off in the early afternoon.

Sept. 5 season opener vs. Ball State: 12:30 p.m., Big Ten Network

Sept. 19 vs. Kent State: Noon, FOX

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Ohio State’s cornerback unit looks like one of the best in the country once again after Devin Sanchez and Dominick Kelly had standout springs alongside returning starter Jermaine Mathews Jr.

Spring Recap: Cornerbacks https://t.co/FKw7TmHUbM

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Prince Goldsby, the seventh-ranked linebacker in the 2027 recruiting class, commits to Ohio State: https://t.co/fJlNWl3Krz

Goldsby becomes Ohio State’s second linebacker commit in the 2027 class, joining Quinton Cypher.

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Ohio State opens as a 49.5-point favorite over Ball State in the season opener this fall. https://t.co/4MMheMBC1w