Cody Croy
Writer
Former Wisconsin Badgers linebacker Christian Alliegro has committed to Ohio State. Alliegro, who entered the transfer portal on December 15, ranks as the No. 10 linebacker in the transfer portal. He will have one season of eligibility remaining.
The Buckeyes have now landed five transfers during the two-week cycle, including tight end Mason Williams, wide receiver Devin McCuin, defensive tackle John Walker, long snapper Dalton Riggs, and now Alliegro. Less than one week remains in the transfer portal period and the Buckeyes will look to continue making additions to the team.
The Buckeyes linebacker room has been a topic of discussion in recent weeks. With Sonny Styles and Arvell Reese set to go to the draft, the Buckeyes needed an extra body to replace the production being lost. Alliegro had a solid season in 2025, generating a career-high 4 sacks. Riley Pettijohn is expected to make a leap in year two and freshman phenom Cincere Johnson could also make some noise. Former Buckeyes All-American linebacker James Laurinaitis has done a superb job since coming back to Columbus and will look to continue developing at the highest level.
Defensive coordinator Matt Patricia’s first year in Columbus was simply dominant. The former Super Bowl champion assistant led the Buckeyes defense to a historic season. The unit finished at the top in points allowed and yards per play, while holding opponents to under 8 points per game in the regular season. Now, Patricia will look to do some of the same with a vastly different group of players. Regardless of who is on the field, the goal still remains to win a national title. Having fallen short of a repeat in the loss to the Miami Hurricanes, the Buckeyes will look to make it back to the big game and achieve greatness once again.
Cody Croy
Writer
The Seattle Seahawks emerged victorious in Sunday night’s 59th edition of the Super Bowl by a score of 29-13. Many former Buckeyes were featured in this game including Mike Vrabel, TreVeyon Henderson, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Patriots offensive lineman Thayer Munford played just one snap. Smith-Njigba became the 39th former Buckeye to win a Super Bowl. […]
Cody Croy
Writer
The 15th annual NFL honors ceremony was held on Thursday night and a couple former Buckeyes brought home some hardware. Seattle Seahawks star wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba took home the Offensive Player Of The Year award, given to the best offensive player in the NFL. Smith-Njigba had a sensational season, converting 119 catches, 1,793 yards, […]
Cody Croy
Writer
Ryan Day added another key piece to his staff: former Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher, who will serve in the same role. Discher also served as the tight ends coach at Illinois. The Buckeyes have a committee of assistants and advisors that help out with special teams, but Rob Keys has held the title […]
