May 8, 2026

Ohio State final thoughts: Will Ryan Day add a transfer QB? Can O-line problems be fixed?


Ohio State’s season is over and, like last year, it ended with back-to-back losses. The Buckeyes fell to arch-rival Michigan by six points to end the regular season, and they followed that up with a disappointing performance in the Cotton Bowl, losing 14-3 to Missouri after freshman quarterback Lincoln Kienholz was unexpectedly thrust into the game. Advertisement As the offseason begins, here are a few more thoughts on the Cotton Bowl, some roster movement from the holiday weekend and what’s next. Buckeyes must be aggressive in transfer portal Ryan Day is going to spend this offseason evaluating everything the Buckeyes are doing. That should include taking a hard look at the program’s aggression — or lack thereof — in the transfer portal, especially when it comes to the offensive line. Concerns with the offensive line extend beyond this season: The position group was a major question mark last offseason. The…

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