Joey Kaufman is a Beat Writer at The Columbus Dispatch, part of the USA TODAY Network. He specializes in covering Ohio State football, with a strong focus on competitive sports, sports business, and sports marketing. Joey's work has been featured in various outlets, including Detroit Free Press, Yahoo News, and the Akron Beacon Journal.
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Columbus Dispatch Here are five things we learned from No. 1 Ohio State's 56-3 season-opening rout of Ball State on Sept. 5:
By: Joey Kaufman
Ohio State leaned on Jeremiah Smith from the onset as Arthur Smith debuted as offensive coordinator in their season-opening rout of Ball State.
Columbus Dispatch Ohio State's tinkering of the offensive line spilled over into its season-opening win over Ball State.
By: Joey Kaufman
Columbus Dispatch Jeremiah Smith has presented opponents with matchup nightmares since arriving at Ohio State , overwhelming defensive backs with his size and speed.
By: Joey Kaufman, Dan Aulbach, Brianna Mac Kay, Rob Oller
It's Ohio State vs. Texas, and here are our predictions for the game.
By: Joey Kaufman
Ohio State hasn't added a home-and-home series in years, but remains committed to playing high-profile nonconference games like its latest with Texas.
By: Joey Kaufman
Joey Kaufman, Columbus Dispatch Here are three keys for No. 1 Ohio State at No. 3 Texas on Sept. 12: Find support for Jeremiah Smith
By: Joey Kaufman, Dan Aulbach, Lori Schmidt
Columbus Dispatch Sept. 13, 2026, 4:20 a.m. ET AUSTIN, Texas – Here are five things we learned from No. 1 Ohio State's 24-23 loss at No. 3 Texas on Sept. 12:
Ohio State coach Ryan Day explained why the Buckeyes considered letting Texas score late in a 24-23 loss.
