Things didn't work out for C.J. Hicks at Ohio State so he'll be moving on to USF in hopes of making a name for himself with Brian Hartline.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s offense was a bit of a rollercoaster in 2025.

Miami football edge rusher Rueben Bain Jr. masterfully attacked Ohio State, to the point he deserves top 5 praise for these reasons.

Lincoln Kienholz decided if he wanted to play, he would need to move on from Ohio State. It didn't take long for another program to pick him up.

Despite needing to replace eight starters and a defensive coordinator from a team that won a national title in 2024, this unit somehow found a way to reach a new level. Matt Patricia took over a group that would eventually produce two unanimous All-Americans, another consensus All-American and a bevy of other Big Ten and national awards.

He moved Ian Moore to left tackle, in place of Austin Siereveld, and Josh Padilla to right guard, in place of Gabe VanSickle. Ohio State responded with an 82-yard touchdown drive after halftime and another 75-yard touchdown drive after that.

These Ohio State Buckeyes won't win the first back-to-back national championships in school history and the College Football Playoff still doesn't have a winner from teams with the first-round byes.

College football fans were left confused with a crucial part of the ESPN score bug while watching the Ohio State-Miami playoff game on Wednesday.

Ohio State football is witnessing roster exits after falling to Miami. That includes a recruit now following Brian Hartline to USF.