Arthur Smith replaces Brian Hartline as Ohio State's offensive coordinator
- 6 new takes in the last 7 days
- Coverage leans skeptical, with a bull case
- Win total 9.5 — line down since open
- Ryan Day's sixth season opens with a 12-2 record and a #3 AP finish, yet fan skepticism…
How past storylines turned out
Ohio State's defensive coordinator change has died down — no clear next chapter yet.
Ohio State's offensive coordinator spot turned over again the following season.
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Ohio State: the betting market's belief swinging.
Why it mattersRyan Day's 8th season opens with a 12-2 record and #5 talent, yet fan belief remains uneasy as the market projects a high ceiling but questions if sustained dominance is achievable.
Ohio State: a rivalry result reversing the streak.
Why it mattersRyan Day's sixth season opens with a 12-2 record, but fan belief dips to 56/100, signaling tension between recent success and growing skepticism.
Arthur Smith replaced Brian Hartline as Ohio State's offensive coordinator.
Why it mattersRyan Day's sixth season opens with a 12-2 record and a #3 AP finish, yet fan skepticism lingers as coordinator changes reshape units and the market projects a challenging path ahead.
Keenan Bailey replaced Chip Kelly as Ohio State's offensive coordinator.
Why it mattersRyan Day enters his sixth season with a 12-2 record, but fan belief has dipped to 56/100, signaling growing skepticism about sustaining elite performance.
Ohio State signed a top-4 recruiting class.
the program's fifth straight top-5 recruiting class
Why it mattersWith Chris Henry Jr. (WR, #10 nationally) arriving, Ohio State's fifth straight top-5 class faces a rival Michigan with a top-12 haul — a program that still must prove it.
Ohio State enters 2026 rated No. 2 in 2025 SP+ (+30.1).
Why it mattersOhio State enters 2026 — the gap between its No. 2 SP+ ranking and 12-2 record is the story Ryan Day has to answer in Big Ten this year.
Ohio State signed a top-4 recruiting class.
the program's fifth straight top-5 recruiting class
Why it mattersTavien St. Clair (QB, #7 nationally) headlines Ohio State's fifth straight top-5 class — a response to 11 NFL exits and just 4% QB production returning, while Michigan signed only the No. 6 class.
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The non-obvious thing to track
Arthur Smith’s promotion may shift Ohio State’s play-calling style, subtly altering how the offense interacts with its quarterback and tight ends, a nuance few fans will immediately notice. Watch how the Buckeyes’ red-zone efficiency changes under Smith’s play-calling, as his history with tight ends could influence short-yardage situations.
Our read of the beats above.
Rooms tap to switch
The optimistic read: momentum, and the 'this is real' takes.
The analytical counter: rankings, results, and 'the hype is ahead of the tape' takes.
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The range the bull case vs the counter
“Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) leaves the field following the NCAA football game against the Indiana Hoosiers at Memorial Stadium Stadium in Bloomington, Ind. on Oct. 17, 2026.”
“Ohio State could soon have a Jeremiah Smith problem on its hands and 2 more instant reactions from loss to USC”