The Ohio State Buckeyes wrapped up their week of work but dominated the college football headlines again.
The Ohio State Buckeyes ended their bye week on Thursday. They will have Friday and Saturday off to heal up and get ready for Big Ten play.
Three weeks into the season, the Buckeyes are off to a great start. Each step of the way, the Buckeyes have done everything they have needed to do, including a close win over the No. 1 team in the country and dominating victories over Grambling State and Ohio University.
The star players have looked the part, and many former unknowns have already become household names. The Buckeyes turn their attention to their conference schedule next and do so as the top team in the country.
Ohio State football was hardly the lead story on Thursday, though, as former quarterback Will Howard broke shocking news on Wednesday. It had Buckeyes' fans thinking, "What if?"
Will Howard Almost Went to Notre Dame
Guesting on Cam Heyward's "Not Just Football" podcast, Howard revealed that he was almost -- and wanted to be a part of -- the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Mere hours before Howard decided to commit to Notre Dame, the Irish decided they would take Riley Leonard to be their guy. It was a shock to Howard, who ultimately got the last laugh.
Howard took over the Ohio State program and, in just 12 months, became a legendary Buckeye forever. His immaculate run to the national championship was capped with a dramatic victory over the team that didn't want him. Hollywood couldn't have written that script.
Two Buckeyes Emerge As Heisman Hopefuls
Nine of the top 10 candidates for the 2025 Heisman Trophy are quarterbacks. The lone outlier is no surprise, especially to Ohio State fans. Jeremiah Smith is one of the players who has a long-shot chance of winning the award and is the only non-quarterback in consideration.
The start to Julian Sayin's season and Ohio State career as catapulted him into the conversation as well. Two Buckeyes are going to continue to climb the charts if Ohio State continues to win.
Who is the MVP Through Three Games in 2025?
Ohio State has picked up right where it left off, but there are fresh faces throughout the roster and coaching staff.
Coming into the year, 15 starting positions and two major coaching roles needed to be filled. New Buckeyes are everywhere, but who has been the most valuable? Two stand above the rest.
Buckeye Breakdown will be back on Saturday before the slate of college football kicks off at noon.
