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Ohio State vs. Kent State: 2026 game preview and prediction

Ohio State vs. Kent State: 2026 game preview and prediction

Eager to bounce back from last week’s loss to Texas, Ohio State hosts Kent State on Saturday afternoon
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No. 6 Ohio State shifts focus to Kent State after devastating loss at Texas

No. 6 Ohio State shifts focus to Kent State after devastating loss at Texas

Ohio State is on to Saturday’s game against Kent State, even though most fans of the sixth-ranked Buckeyes are still fuming about last Saturday’s 24-23 loss to No. 1 Texas
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Our Ohio State football experts make bold predictions for Kent State game

Our Ohio State football experts make bold predictions for Kent State game

It's Ohio State vs. Kent State, and here are our predictions for the game.
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Ohio State's fourth-quarter failures won't matter against Kent State

Ohio State's fourth-quarter failures won't matter against Kent State

Ohio State is coming off a painful 24-23 loss to Texas in which the Buckeyes blew a 20-point lead in the fourth quarter. That won't happen Sept. 19.
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Ohio State football needs more support for Jeremiah Smith in passing game

Ohio State football needs more support for Jeremiah Smith in passing game

Ohio State built a sizable lead at Texas feeding Jeremiah Smith, but their collapse exposed a need for more options in the passing game.
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Off-Script Ohio: Kent State preview, keys to the game and what we want to see from Ohio State

Off-Script Ohio: Kent State preview, keys to the game and what we want to see from Ohio State

Breaking down the biggest storylines heading into Ohio State's first home game since the Texas loss on the latest episode of Off-Script Ohio
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3 things to know about Ohio State's matchup with Kent State

3 things to know about Ohio State's matchup with Kent State

Ohio State welcomes Kent State into Columbus on Saturday and there are a few important things to know ahead of time.
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Ryan Day points to missed chances in Ohio State football’s Texas collapse

Ryan Day points to missed chances in Ohio State football’s Texas collapse

Ohio State coach Ryan Day felt the Buckeyes took their shots at Texas. They just didn't land them in the stunning loss.
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Ohio State's Ryan Day shares injury updates on Zion Grady, Phillip Daniels

Ohio State's Ryan Day shares injury updates on Zion Grady, Phillip Daniels

Ohio State football DE Zion Grady and OL Phillip Daniels both suffered injuries vs Texas. Will they be available vs Kent State?
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Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to media before Kent State. Watch here

Ohio State coach Ryan Day speaks to media before Kent State. Watch here

Ryan Day addresses the media ahead of the Buckeyes' upcoming home game against Kent State.
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5 takeaways from Ryan Day ahead of Ohio State matchup with Kent State

5 takeaways from Ryan Day ahead of Ohio State matchup with Kent State

Ryan Day met with the media on Tuesday for his weekly press conference and had a few key priorities for Ohio State state following the Texas loss.
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Urban Meyer identifies biggest concern from Ohio State's collapse vs Texas

Urban Meyer identifies biggest concern from Ohio State's collapse vs Texas

Urban Meyer critiqued Ohio State's defensive struggles against the run and pass distribution following their loss to Texas.