The Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0 Big Ten) are a respectable 23rd in the nation in scoring (36.4 points per game) and 36th in total offense (431.4 yards per game), but quarterback Julian Sayin is coming off his best game yet.

Mendoza, on his side, is doing an excellent job making sure the world knows Indiana is the real deal, capable of playing elite football. A big road win over then-No. 3 Oregon, 30-20, and a 63-10 outing over then-No.9 Illinois serve as giant exclamation points on the Hoosiers’ resume.

If a story had come across our desk featuring Ohio State head coach Ryan Day and former wide receiver Joey Galloway in a golf course fight, we would’ve written that up and published it in a millisecond.

Sep 21, 2024; Columbus, Ohio, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back TreVeyon Henderson (32) celebrates the touchdown with running back Quinshon Judkins (1) during the second quarter against the Marshall Thundering Herd at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images / Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images

Ohio State football's Jeremiah Smith, with the help of NIL, has accomplished something never done before by a collegiate athlete.

Joel Klatt and Chris “Bear” Fallica went through and drafted teams they think have the best chance of winning a National Championship this season. They discussed why the Ohio State Buckeyes are a no-brainer first pick.

Through seven games, Sayin ranks fourth in passing touchdowns with 19, just behind three quarterbacks who have 21 each. If he maintains this level of play, Sayin has a real chance to become a Heisman finalist and possibly even a winner, an accomplishment none of the other quarterbacks on this list achieved during their first seasons as starters.

From tortilla throwing to Saudi Arabia to surprise contenders, it's been an unusual college football season. And there's still a lot left.

Austin Siereveld's path at Ohio State has been unconventional, but he's become one of the best offensive tackles in college football.

A legendary Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker is scheduled to be inducted into the Greater Cleveland Sports Hall of Fame this year.