AP Top 25 Poll

#10 Ohio State Buckeyes

2024

Overall Record

11-2

Last Game

vs Missouri L 3-14

Conference Record

8-1

Next Game

@Missouri 12/29/2023

FILE - Tony Alford, Assistant Head Coach for Offense, Running Backs, watches against Michigan in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Ann Arbor, Mich., Nov. 30, 2019. A person with direct knowledge of the move says Michigan is finalizing a deal hire Alford. The person spoke Wednesday, March 13, 2024 to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because contract details and university approval were still being worked out. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, file)

Michigan hires running backs coach and run-game coordinator Tony Alford away from rival Ohio State

Michigan hired running backs coach and run-game coordinator Tony Alford away from rival Ohio State. Wolverines coach Sherrone Moore pulled off a bold move in building his first staff after Jim Harbaugh’s departure, adding one of Ryan Day’s top assistants at Ohio State.

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown passes against Missouri during the first half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. Will Howard and Brown are among five player seeking the starting quarterback role at Ohio State as spring practice opened Tuesday, March 5, 2024. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Look at all those quarterbacks! Ohio St has a surplus of signal-callers as spring practice opens

FILE - Washington Commanders offensive coordintor Eric Bieniemy looks on in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 17, 2023, in Denver. UCLA made it official on Saturday, March 2, 2024 announcing Eric Bieniemy is the Bruins' associate head coach and offensive coordinator.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

Eric Bieniemy officially named UCLA’s associate head coach and offensive coordinator

FILE - Carolina Panthers' DeShaun Foster (26) is shown before an NFL football game in Charlotte, N.C., Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007. Former UCLA great DeShaun Foster was named head coach on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, to take over the program after Chip Kelly left to become offensive coordinator at Ohio State. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File)

DeShaun Foster is named UCLA football coach after Chip Kelly’s move to Ohio State

FILE - UCLA coach Chip Kelly walks off the field following the team's NCAA college football game against Oregon State Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023, in Corvallis, Ore. Chip Kelly has informed UCLA officials that he is stepping down as coach of the Bruins, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman, File)

Ohio State hires Chip Kelly as offensive coordinator after he steps down as head coach at UCLA

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FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien watches warmups for the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Ohio State is hiring O'Brien as its offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night, Jan. 18, 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hire still needed university approval, but an announcement was expected as soon as Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)

Boston College hires former NFL head coach and Ohio State assistant Bill O’Brien to lead Eagles

Bill O’Brien is the new head coach at Boston College. The Boston native opted to return to his hometown for a top job instead of taking the offensive coordinator position at Ohio State he accepted just last month.

FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien watches warmups for the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Ohio State is hiring O'Brien as its offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night, Jan. 18, 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hire still needed university approval, but an announcement was expected as soon as Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)

Ohio State coach Ryan Day mum on the possibility of OC Bill O’Brien jumping to Boston College job

Ohio State coach Ryan Day isn’t shedding any on the future of his new offensive coordinator Bill O’Brien, who has been linked to the open head coaching job at Boston College.

FILE - Oklahoma defensive coordinator Alex Grinch watches before the start of a NCAA college football game against Tulane on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Norman, Okla. Wisconsin coach Luke Fickell announced Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024, that he has hired Grinch as the school's new defensive coordinator. Grinch replaces Colin Hitschler, who left to join new Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer’s staff. (AP Photo/Alonzo Adams, File)

Wisconsin hires former USC defensive coordinator Alex Grinch as safeties coach

Former Southern California defensive coordinator Alex Grinch has resurfaced at Wisconsin as the Badgers’ new safeties coach.

FILE - Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh celebrates the team's win in the national championship NCAA college football playoff game against Washington, Jan. 8, 2024, in Houston. Harbaugh will be the coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, leaving Michigan after capping his ninth season as coach of college football’s winningest program with the school’s first national championship since 1997, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the team hasn’t made the announcement. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vasquez, File)

The rise, fall and rise again of Jim Harbaugh shows how quickly college coaches go from hot to not

College football has always been a what-have-you-done-lately business, but these days — fueled by nonstop hot-seat coverage and constant social-media scrutiny —- a coach’s stock rises and falls like a roller coaster.

QB recruit Julian Sayin transferring from Alabama to Ohio State. Demond Williams Jr. to Washington

Julian Sayin, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2024 recruiting class, is transferring from Alabama to Ohio State. Sayin told ESPN about his decision Sunday.

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day, center, reacts on the sideline during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Missouri, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Returning players, key transfers, O’Brien hiring kick-start offseason for Ohio State’s Ryan Day

With many players NFL eligible and others following unhappy starting quarterback Kyle McCord into the transfer portal, Ohio State football looked to be in for an unhappy winter.

FILE - New England Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien watches warmups for the team's NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Dec. 7, 2023, in Pittsburgh. Ohio State is hiring O'Brien as its offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday night, Jan. 18, 2024. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the hire still needed university approval, but an announcement was expected as soon as Friday. (AP Photo/Matt Freed, File)

Ohio State hires Bill O’Brien, ex-Texans coach and Alabama assistant, as offensive coordinator

Ohio State confirmed it has hired former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach.

FILE -Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork speaks to the crowd at Reed Arena during a ceremony for Texas A&M head coach Gary Blair after an NCAA college basketball game Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, in College Station, Texas. Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork has been hired at Ohio State to replace longtime athletic director Gene Smith, who will retire July 1. Ohio State leaders announced Bjork's hiring on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Sam Craft, File)

Ohio St hires Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork to replace the retiring Gene Smith

Texas A&M athletic director Ross Bjork has been hired at Ohio State to replace athletic director Gene Smith, who will retire July 1.

FILE - Kansas State quarterback Will Howard looks to pass during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Baylor on Nov. 11, 2023, in Manhattan, Kan. Howard announced his intention to transfer to Ohio State on Thursday night, Jan. 4, giving the Buckeyes a replacement for Kyle McCord after his own decision to transfer to Syracuse. Howard made the announcement on his social media channels. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Ex-Kansas State quarterback Will Howard announces he is transferring to Ohio State

Former Kansas State quarterback Will Howard has announced his intention to transfer to Ohio State on social media.

Katie Feeney, a social media reporter, films the Sugar Bowl trophy during media day for the the upcoming Sugar Bowl NCAA CFP college football semi-final game between Texas and Washington in New Orleans, Saturday, Dec. 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Washington’s first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for former Tulane AD Troy Dannen

The Washington Huskies’ first Sugar Bowl came at an ideal time for new athletic director Troy Dannen.

Today in Sports - Buffalo Bills snap longest current non-playoff streak in North American pro sports

Today in Sports, December 31 - Buffalo Bills snap longest current non-playoff streak in North American pro sports

Missouri running back Cody Schrader, middle, and teammates celebrate his touchdown against Ohio State during the second half of the Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Schrader runs for 128 yards and a TD as No. 9 Missouri beats No. 7 Ohio State 14-3 in Cotton Bowl

All-America running back Cody Schrader ran for 128 yards and bulled into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter with Missouri’s first score, and the ninth-ranked Tigers capped an 11-win season with a 14-3 win over No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl.

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown (33) walks off the field during the first half of the team's Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Missouri on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Ohio State QB Devin Brown injured in 1st half of Cotton Bowl against Missouri

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown suffered an apparent left ankle injury in the first half of the Cotton Bowl after starting in place of the departed Kyle McCord.

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. smiles before the team's Cotton Bowl NCAA college football game against Missouri on Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Richard W. Rodriguez)

Marvin Harrison Jr. opts out of playing in Cotton Bowl for Ohio State vs Missouri

Two-time AP All-America receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. opted out of playing in the Cotton Bowl for Ohio State.

Notre Dame wide receiver Jayden Thomas (83) fails to catch a touchdown pass as he's defended by Oregon State defensive back Jaden Robinson (4) during the first half of the Sun Bowl NCAA college football game, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in El Paso, Texas. (AP Photo/Andres Leighton)

No. 9 Missouri beats No. 7 Ohio State 14-3 in the Cotton Bowl

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — All-America running back Cody Schrader rushed for 128 yards and bulled into the end zone for a 7-yard touchdown to open the fourth quarter with Missouri’s first score, and the ninth-ranked Tigers capped an 11-win season with a 14-3 win over No. 7 Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl

FILE - Michigan receiver Semaj Morgan (82) is tackled by Ohio State safety Sonny Styles (6) and defensive end JT Tuimoloau (44) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Ninth-ranked Missouri is in its first New Year’s Six game during the four-team College Football Playoff era against seventh-ranked Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

No. 33 at quarterback for Ohio State, with first start coming against Missouri in Cotton Bowl

Devin Brown is about to become the first Ohio State quarterback to make his first career start in a bowl game.

FILE - Missouri running back Cody Schrader (7) runs the ball against Arkansas during an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, in Fayetteville, Ark. Ninth-ranked Missouri is in its first New Year’s Six game during the four-team College Football Playoff era against seventh-ranked Ohio State in the Cotton Bowl. (AP Photo/Michael Woods, File)

No. 9 Missouri seeks 11th win when it takes on No. 7 Ohio State in Cotton Bowl

Ninth-ranked Missouri is in its first New Year’s Six game during the four-team College Football Playoff era.

Kirk Herbstreit stands with his dog Ben outside of his hotel Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Las Vegas. Herbstreit, a sportscaster with Amazon Prime, ESPN and ABC, brings Ben along with him on work trips. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Football’s top dog: Kirk Herbstreit’s golden retriever Ben has become a fan favorite

Move over Uga, there’s a new top dog in football. Ben, a golden retriever owned by Kirk Herbstreit, became an instant fan favorite throughout college football and the NFL this season.

FILE -Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. Two-time AP All-America receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is with Ohio State as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes prepare for the Cotton Bowl, though there are no indications that he will play Friday night, Dec. 29, 2023 against Missouri.(AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Harrison with Buckeyes at Cotton, still no indication All-American WR will play against Missouri

Two-time AP All-America receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is with Ohio State as the seventh-ranked Buckeyes prepare for the Cotton Bowl.

FILE - Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown throws a pass against Western Kentucky during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. After the transfer of Kyle McCord to Syracuse, Brown will start in the Cotton Bowl and get an early chance to show he should be Ohio State's starter in 2024. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

As starter in the Cotton Bowl, QB Devin Brown gets a chance to show he can be No. 1 for Ohio State

Ohio State quarterback Devin Brown will get an early audition to be the No. 1 quarterback in 2024 when he starts for the Buckeyes in the Cotton Bowl.

FILE -Pinnacle High School quarterback Dylan Raiola, the top prospect for the 2024 class, gestures after the crowd began to chant his name during a timeout in an NCAA college basketball game between Nebraska and Minnesota, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Lincoln, Neb. Dylan Raiola of Buford, Georgia, the 247Sports composite's No. 6 overall prospect, is considered Nebraska's top recruit since national championship quarterback Tommie Frazier signed in 1992. Raiola had previously given pledges to Ohio State and Georgia, but the Huskers got his signature after he made an official visit last weekend.(Kenneth Ferriera/Lincoln Journal Star via AP, File)

Big Ten Signing Day: Ohio State class ranked best in conference. Penn State, Michigan next in line

Ohio State hasn’t played in the Big Ten championship game in three years, but it remains the conference’s top program in recruiting.

Georgia head coach Kirby Smart talks to players during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game against Alabama in Atlanta, Saturday, Dec. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Signing day: Georgia has top class after 5-star flip; Ohio State sigh of relief on No. 1 player

The early signing period in college football opened with just a little five-star drama. Georgia likely locked up a recruiting crown by flipping an in-state blue-chipper away from Florida State.

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Former Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord commits to transfer to Syracuse and new coach Fran Brown

Quarterback Kyle McCord, who started every game this season for Ohio State, has announced he is transferring to Syracuse.

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) scrambles during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Kansas, Oct. 28, 2023 in Lawrence, Kan. Gabriel was selected to the The Associated Press Big 12 first team. (AP Photo/Colin E Braley, File)

Transfer portal presents challenges to coaches in retaining players, not just recruiting them

College recruiting more than ever never really stops once the players are on campus. Job 1: Recruit. Job 2: Retain.

Heisman Trophy finalists, from left, LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels, Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr., Oregon quarterback Bo Nix and Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. pose for a photo with the Heisman Trophy, Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, in New York. The Heisman Trophy will be announced Saturday, Dec. 9. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez)

This year’s Heisman finalists are an ode to college football’s portal/NIL era with 3 transfer QBs

This year’s Heisman Trophy ceremony is an ode to the new era of college sports, transformed by the transfer portal and NIL.

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) during the first half of an NCAA football game on Saturday, Sept. 16, 2023, in Starkville, Miss. Daniels is a finalists for the Heisman Trophy. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt File)

Jayden Daniels, the dazzling quarterback for LSU, is the AP college football player of the year

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels is The Associated Press college football player of the year. Daniels received 35 of the 51 first-place votes and 130 total points from AP Top 25 poll voters.

FILE - Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison plays against Michigan State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete, File)

Ohio State’s Harrison, Illinois’ Newton and Northwestern’s Braun take AP’s top Big Ten honors

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is The Associated Press Big Ten offensive player of the year, Illinois end Jer’Zhan is defensive player of the year and Northwestern’s David Braun is coach of the year.

FILE - LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) throws a passduring the first half of an NCAA college football game, against Alabama Saturday, Nov. 4, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt, File)

Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St WR Harrison Jr.

LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. are the finalists for the Heisman Trophy.

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Buckeyes’ Kyle McCord and OU’s Dillon Gabriel biggest names in transfer portal as 30-day window opens

Ohio State’s Kyle McCord, Oklahoma’s Dillon Gabriel and Oregon State’s Aidan Chiles led a parade of quarterbacks into the transfer portal on the first day of a 30-day window football players can put their names out in search of another opportunity.

Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)

Big Ten power Ohio State plays rising SEC team Missouri in 88th Cotton Bowl

Ohio State will play Missouri is the 88th Cotton Bowl on Dec. 30. The 11-1 Buckeyes are in a New Year’s Six bowl game for the 11th season in a row, going back to the last Orange Bowl before the four-team playoff began the 2014 season.