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Ohio State football projected 2025 offensive depth chart ahead of spring ball

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March 15, 2025

Ohio State football projected 2025 offensive depth chart ahead of spring ball

It’s been less than two months since Ohio State took home the first-ever 12-team College Football Playoff with four straight wins over top ten teams, the last of which vs. Notre Dame in the CFP Championship Game. But … believe it or not, spring ball is just around the corner and will begin on Monday. It’ll run through Saturday, April 17, in some form of a spring showcase that isn’t being called a spring game, so we’ll see what that’s all about.

Nevertheless, it means the building blocks of this year’s team will begin to take shape next week and there are plenty of holes to fill from a team that had a ton of veteran talent now off to a little known league known as the — NFL.

We often like to project what the depth chart will be for the Buckeyes as we head through the offseason. Just before spring kicks off feels like a pretty good time to peer into the crystal ball and make some somewhat educated guesses on how things might look with the two-deep when the defending national champions run out of the tunnel of the Horseshoe against the Texas Longhorns on August 30.

Sometimes these exercises are easy (ahem, last year), and sometimes it’s like putting a puzzle together that’s missing several border pieces. With all of the change afoot with new coaches in place and several players competing for starting spots, this is most certainly the latter.

But hey, we get paid to try and sort these type of things out, so off we go starting with the offensive side of the ball. The defensive side and special teams will follow on the heels of our projected two-deep Ohio State football offensive depth chart for the 2025 season.

Quarterback

Starter | Julian SayinBackup | Lincoln Kienholz

Head coach Ryan Day has said that the quarterback battle is an open competition, but it would be a mild shock if Sayin doesn’t take the baton and run with it. He’s the former 5-star top quarterback in the 2024 class and has drawn rave reviews from players in the program. Kienholz has multiple years of experience in the system and will probably have a leg up on 5-star Tavien St. Clair — at least for now.

Running Back

Starter | CJ DonaldsonBackup | James Peoples

Peoples felt like the next man up as the guy that’s been waiting his turn in the program, but then the coaching staff went out and got West Virginia transfer, CJ Donaldson. Ryan Day loves what he saw from a pretty equal two-back approach last year and that’s probably the plan here. There’s a little more proof in the pudding here with the durable experience of Donaldson, so we’ll give him the 1A distinction for now.

Wide Receiver (x)

Starter | Jeremiah SmithBackup | Quincy Porter

Smith will be the best wide receiver in college football and arguably the best player in the game. You can put him down as the starter here in permanent ink. Behind him is a little more unknown than we’ve seen in past years, but where there’s a lack of experience comes no lack of talent. Porter is a highly-regarded prospect that can fill in when needed with still some significant skill to throw at opposing defenses.

Wide Receiver (z)

Starter | Carnell TateBackup | Mylan Graham

Like Smith, Tate would seem to have this spot locked down as a proven commodity and returning starter. Graham might be a breakout candidate and could also see significant time anywhere in the receiving corps but his skill set would seem to make sense right behind Tate, but don’t count him out of backing up Smith on the outside No. 1 slot as well.

Wide Receiver (slot)

Starter | Brandon InnissBackup | Bryson Rodgers

Again, it would seem on the surface that the No. 1 starters at each spot should be pretty locked in, and that’s the case with Innis as well. This is the most likely to go another route though with Graham and potentially Rodgers pushing for time. All three of the backups could shuffle somewhere else, so we’ll see how things play out initially in the spring and what the coaches are thinking early on.

Tight End

Starter | Max KlareBackup | Will Kacmarek

It sure looks like Ohio State’s top two safeties will be former transfers. Kacmarek would have likely nailed down the starting spot, and he’ll still get plenty of time as a great blocking tight end, but Klare was a huge win in the portal. He’s a difference maker and nightmare matchup in the passing game that could add an extra dimension to the OSU offense. Bennett Christian will also get some time, but he feels like a distant third at this point.

Left Tackle

Starter | Ethan OnianwaBackup | Deontae Armstrong

Ohio State went out and got Onianwa out of the transfer portal from Rice for a reason. His experience will be counted on to be penciled in as the starter to protect the quarterback’s blind side. Behind him, the highly-touted Carter Lowe will get a look, but the call is for Deontae Armstrong to get the early nod because of his time in the program.

Right Tackle

Starter | Phillip DanielsBackup | Ian Moore

It’ll be a close competition between the experience of Minnesota transfer Phillip Daniels and Ian Moore, but again, the coaching staff wouldn’t have dipped into the portal to grab Daniels if it didn’t think he’d have a very good chance of nailing down a starting spot. Moore will push though and has shown flashes of being the answer at the right tackle spot. Don’t be surprised if you see this be one of the toughest competitions in the spring.

Left Guard

Starter | Luke MontgomeryBackup | Devontae Armstrong

Montgomery got thrust into the spotlight because of a couple of injuries last season and impressed through the magical run. That means he has the experience and confidence of the coaches from performing when the bright lights were on. Expect him to be the starter here with the backup spot up for grabs and a bit unknown. The other Armstrong twin will compete most likely with Gabe VanSickle to be the next man up. There also could be some shuffling as there almost always is to get the best two-deep possible.

Right Guard

Starter | Tegra TshabolaBackup | Austin Siereveld

This feels like a weak link of the offensive line. Tshabola has the most experience and will likely get the first crack here, but he struggled at times last season. Siereveld was also inconsistent but could develop and push for playing time in what could turn out to be a competition to watch. Also, to get the best five out there, don’t be surprised if another interior offensive lineman finds his way over in this spot.

Center

Starter | Carson HinzmanBackup | Joshua Padilla

Hinzman was the starter here before Alabama transfer Seth McLaughlin showed up and took the spot over to start last season. Karma was kind to Hinzman after perhaps being in the doghouse though when McLaughlin was lost for the year because of injury. He stepped back in and was an anchor on a line that got better and better. There’s little doubt that he’ll be the man in the middle again in 2025. Padilla is a talent waiting his turn and he will be ready to provide relief when needed. It gets pretty then beyond that without shuffling the deck.

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No. 2 Ohio State Wins Top 10 Battle over No. 9 Wolfpack, 26-10 | Ohio State

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December 12, 2025

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No. 2 Ohio State Wins Top 10 Battle over No. 9 Wolfpack, 26-10 | Ohio State

COLUMBUS, Ohio — No. 2 Ohio State (8-0) remained undefeated with a 26-10 win over visiting No. 9 NC State (5-3) Friday at the Covelli Center.

How it Happened

125 – (1) Vincent Robinson (NCST) def. Brendan McCrone (OSU), MD, 12-3

Robinson opened the scoring with a takedown followed by a McCrone escape to send the bout to the second with NC State up 3-1. McCrone chose top to open the second after Robinson deferred choice. Robinson got the reversal to lead 5-2 after a McCrone escape. Robinson added a takedown to lead 8-2 after five minutes. Starting neutral, Robinson made it 11-2 with a takedown. McCrone escaped but with a point for riding time, Robinson won by major decision, 12-3.

133 – (2) Ben Davino (OSU) def. Zach Redding (NCST), D, 7-1

After two minutes, Davino scored the opening takedown for a 3-0 lead to go to the second. Davino chose bottom to start the second and quickly escaped for a 4-0 lead. Davino added a late takedown to lead 7-0 after two periods. Redding escaped to start the third to make it 7-1 Buckeyes. That’s the way if ended for a Davino win by decision, 7-1.

141 – (1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST), TF, 21-6

Mendez went on top 3-1 with a takedown and Jack escape. Mendez added another takedown on the edge of the mat to finish the period up 6-1. Mendez added three takedowns quickly to jump to a 15-4 advantage. Another pair of takedowns ended the match for a Mendez win by technical fall, 21-6.

149 – (6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) def. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST), D, 4-3

There was no scoring in the opening the period. Stiles chose bottom to open the second and took the 1-0 lead with an escape for the only points of the middle period. Buesgens evened the bout at 1-all with an escape to open the third. Stiles was awarded a takedown that was challenged by NC State but upheld after video review for a 4-1 lead for the Buckeyes. Buesgens scored a late reversal but Stiles held on for a 4-3 win by decision.

157 – (4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) def. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST), MD, 9-1

Cannon struck first with a late takedown for a 3-0 lead. Cannon chose bottom to start the second after Arrington deferred. Cannon scored a reversal for a 5-0 advantage after five minutes. The third period started neutral before a Cannon takedown made it 8-0. Arrington earned an escape but with a point for riding time, Cannon got the win by major decision, 9-1.

165 – (19) Will Denny (NCST) def. (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU), SV-1, 6-5

Denny got on the board first with a takedown at the edge of the mat. Gallagher escaped to make it 3-1 Wolfpack at the end of the opening period. Gallagher closed the gap with an escape early in the second before taking the lead with a takedown to make it 5-4 after a Denny escape. The third started with Denny choosing bottom. He tied it at 5-all with an escape. The match then went to sudden victory. Denny got the win by decision, 6-5 when Gallagher was called for stalling.

174 – (5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST), D, 8-4

Neither wrestler scored in the opening three minutes. Kharchla got the reversal for the first points of the match. Singleton then escaped to make it 2-1 Buckeyes. Kharchla scored a takedown to make it 5-2 after a Singleton escape. Singleton chose bottom to start the third and escaped to cut it to 5-3. Kharchla quickly added a takedown for an 8-4 advantage and a win by decision.

At 174, No. 5 Carson Kharchla (Ohio State) earns an 8–4 decision over No. 3 Matthew Singleton (North Carolina State). pic.twitter.com/Zz1SBQeaIT

— Saturday Night Lights (@WrestlingSNL) December 13, 2025

184 – (6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) def. Don Cates (NCST), MD, 12-1

Fishback opened the scoring with a takedown at the edge of the circle. Cates escaped before another Fishback takedown made it 6-1 before the end of the first. Fishback upped the lead with an early escape before adding another takedown for a 10-1 lead. Fishback finished off the match to win by major decision, 12-1.

197 – (14) Luke Geog (OSU) def. Cason Howle (NCST), MD, 17-4

Just a minute into the bout Geog scored the opening points with a takedown. Howle escaped before Geog added a takedown and a four-point nearfall to lead 10-1 after three minutes. Howle added an escape point to open the second. Geog, leading 10-2, escaped to open the third before adding a takedown for a 14-3 advantage. Another takedown got the win by major decision, 17-4.

HWT – (2) Isaac Trumble (NCST) def. (3) Nick Feldman (OSU), D, 5-1

Trumble jumped to a 3-0 lead with a takedown and built nearly 90 seconds of riding time before a Feldman escape make it 3-1. Trumble escaped to open the second to take a 4-1 lead into the third. Trumble finished off the match with a 5-1 win by decision with a point for riding time.

Up Next:

Ohio State will travel to Nashville Dec. 21 for the 2025 Collegiate Duals where they will take on Little Rock and No. 3 Iowa State.

Wt.	No. 2 Ohio State vs. No. 9 NC State	OSU	NCST
125	(1) Vincent Robinson (NCST) def. Brendan McCrone (OSU), MD, 12-3	0	4
133	(2) Ben Davino (OSU) def. Zach Redding (NCST), D, 7-1	3	4
141	(1) Jesse Mendez (OSU) def. (6) Ryan Jack (NCST), TF, 21-6	8	4
149	(6) Ethan Stiles (OSU) def. (7) Koy Buesgens (NCST), D, 4-3	11	4
157	(4) Brandon Cannon (OSU) def. (11) Jackson Arrington (NCST), MD, 9-1	15	4
165	(19) Will Denny (NCST) def. (11) Paddy Gallagher (OSU), SV-1, 6-5	15	7
174	(5) Carson Kharchla (OSU) def. (3) Matthew Singleton (NCST), D, 8-4	18	7
184	(6) Dylan Fishback (OSU) def. Don Cates (NCST), MD, 12-1	22	7
197	(14) Luke Geog (OSU) def. Cason Howle (NCST), MD, 17-4	26	7
HWT	(2) Isaac Trumble (NCST) def. (3) Nick Feldman (OSU), D, 5-1	26	10
	Attendance: 3,895

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Ohio Goes to the Movies announces lineup for free, yearlong statewide film festival

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December 12, 2025

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Ohio Goes to the Movies announces lineup for free, yearlong statewide film festival

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio Goes to the Movies, the statewide film festival launching in February, is coming into focus. Organizers have released the initial schedule for the nearly yearlong event. Part of the state’s America 250 celebration, it will bring more than 280 screenings to all 88 counties. Each film is tied to the Buckeye State in some way, and all screenings are free.

“Ohio has played a significant role in the history of American film and continues to attract talent, productions and storytelling that resonate around the world,” Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said in a statement. “Ohio Goes to the Movies ensures that residents in every community can participate in the America 250 celebration and rediscover the films that connect us.”

From classic movies starring or made by Ohioans to Hollywood blockbusters shot in downtown Cleveland, the lineup highlights the depth of the state’s influence on the film industry. The festival is also meant to encourage movie fans to explore the state by attending screenings all over Ohio.

Here’s a list of events planned for Northeast Ohio’s seven-county region.

CUYAHOGA COUNTY

“Close Encounters of the Third Kind.” Feb. 12. Phoenix Theatres Great Northern Mall.

“Major League.” March 1. Cinemark Strongsville at SouthPark Mall.

“Draft Day.” March 1. Cinemark Valley View.

“Welcome to Collinwood.” March 12. Cleveland History Center.

“Major League.” April 5. Capitol Theatre.

“Cool Hand Luke.” April 12. Cedar Lee Theatre.

“Draft Day.” April 23. Atlas Cinemas at Shaker Square.

“Toy Story 2.” June 24. Chagrin Documentary Film Festival HQ.

“The Scarlet Letter.” July 11. Cleveland Silent Film Festival at Cleveland Public Library.

“Captain America: The Winter Soldier.” July 11. Great Lakes Science Center.

“More Than a Game.” Sept. 11. AMC Ridge Park Square.

“Superman.” Sept. 18. AMC Westwood Town Center.

“Passing Through.” Sept. 19. Cleveland Institute of Art Cinematheque.

“Kill the Irishman.” Oct. 6. Atlas Cinemas Lakeshore.

GEAUGA COUNTY

“A Christmas Story.” June 11. Mayfield Road Drive-In Theatre.

LAKE COUNTY

“White Boy Rick.” March 11. Regal Willoughby Commons.

“Superman.” April 8. Atlas Cinemas Great Lakes Stadium.

“Air Force One.” July 7. Atlas Cinemas Diamond Center.

LORAIN COUNTY

“The Princess Bride.” April 22. Apollo Theatre.

“The Hunger Games.” Sept. 18. Regal Cobblestone Square.

MEDINA COUNTY

“Major League.” March 7. Hickory Ridge Cinema.

“Draft Day.” Sept. 12. Regal Medina.

PORTAGE COUNTY

“Unstoppable.” Feb. 22. Atlas Cinemas Barrington.

“Dog Man.” March 8. The Kent Stage.

“The Philadelphia Story.” March 19. Kent State University Museum.

“A Christmas Story.” June 10. Midway Twin Drive-In Theatre.

SUMMIT COUNTY

“The Big Short.” Feb. 21. Regal Hudson.

“The Avengers.” April 12. Akron Civic Theatre.

“Howard the Duck.” May 21. The Nightlight Cinema.

“Down by Law.” June 13. Akron–Summit County Public Library Main.

For a complete guide, go to ohiogoestothemovies.org.

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Multiple homes destroyed by fire in Meigs County, Ohio

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December 11, 2025

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Multiple homes destroyed by fire in Meigs County, Ohio

POMEROY, Ohio (WCHS) — A fire destroyed one home and damaged two others Wednesday evening, but then rekindled early Thursday morning and destroyed another home, police said.

The fire was first reported just after 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night in the 300 block of Wetzgall Street in Pomeroy, according to a press release from the Pomeroy Police Department.

According to police, the fire spread to the two homes on either side of the original home on fire. Firefighters contained the fire and saved the two surrounding homes, but the home that first caught fire was deemed a total loss.

Then, just after 3 a.m. on Thursday morning, the fire rekindled and spread to one of the other homes, resulting in a total loss of that home as well, police said.

Pomeroy police said both homes were occupied at the time of the fires, but all occupants of each home were able to exit their homes safely. Police also said that there were no reported injuries, though both families lost everything they owned due to the total losses of the homes.

The cause of the fire has not been determined, and the incident is still under active investigation by the Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office, according to police.

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