Brianna Mac Kay
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Just a girl covering sports in Columbus
Ohio State recorded a dominant 59-3 win over Kent State on Saturday, but was it enough to hold onto the No. 6 ranking after Ole Miss' win vs LSU? An update on where the Buckeyes landed in the polls for Week 3. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Where is Ohio State football ranked in Coaches Poll after Week 3?
Ohio State football fell in the major polls after falling to Texas in Week 2. Are the Buckeyes still ranked No. 6 entering Big Ten play?
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"He's been serious since he came through the door." Ohio State's freshman capped off a 56-point victory vs Kent State, recording the Buckeyes final two TDs. More in my latest below. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State freshmen put final stamp on win vs Kent State
Ohio State's final two touchdowns in the 59-3 win over Kent State were scored by freshmen, including Chris Henry Jr.
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Ohio State football finished its non-conference play the way it stated: Dominating vs a MAC opponent. More in my instant game takeaways below. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State football takeaways from win over Kent State: Pettijohn steps up
Brianna Mac Kay's instant takeaways from Ohio State's win over Kent State.
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"I don't think we can group Connor in with anything that's happened in the past." While Ohio State is still reeling from past kicking concerns, Ryan Day says he's not ready to count out Connor Hawkins. More in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ryan Day defends Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins after missed FG vs Texas
Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins missed a 45-yard field goal vs Texas, but hit his first three of the game, including a 48-yarder.
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Today, OSU football coach Ryan Day provided updates on DE Zion Grady and OL Phillip Daniels, who both left the Texas matchup with lower-body injuries. More in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State's Ryan Day shares injury updates on Zion Grady, Phillip Daniels
Ohio State football DE Zion Grady and OL Phillip Daniels both suffered injuries vs Texas. Will they be available vs Kent State?
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“They’re going to keep on swinging. And at the end of the day, we just got to keep on swinging as well.” OSU’s defense made momentum-turning plays in the first quarter vs Texas, but failed to keep that high-level performance when it was most needed. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
How Ohio State's defense turned strong start into collapse vs Texas
The Buckeyes forced two turnovers that led to their first 10 points vs Texas, but the defense failed to produce in fourth quarter.
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📍Austin, Texas No. 1 Ohio State (1-0) vs No. 4 Texas(1-0)
“We want to run the ball angry.” No. 1 Ohio State easily dominated in the box score vs Ball State yesterday, but the running game took a half to get going. More on the duo who sparked the Buckeyes second-half boost in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Jackson duo provides Ohio State's running game with 'spark' vs Ball State
Ohio State's running back duo of Bo Jackson and Ja'Kobi Jackson had to find a spark after a rough first half vs Ball State.
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No. 1 Ohio State football easily picked up its first win of the season at Ohio Stadium today. Takeaways from the Buckeyes' 56-3 victory over Ball State in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State football routs Ball State in season opener: Instant takeaways
Brianna Mac Kay's instant takeaways from Ohio State's season-opening win over Ball State.
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No. 1 Ohio State (0-0) vs Ball State (0-0) Minutes away from kickoff at Ohio Stadium
“He's done a lot to impress everybody.” Ohio State freshman Jay Timmons is entering his first game with the Buckeyes with the chance to be a starter. More on Timmons, and how he earn his current position, in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Why Ohio State freshman Jay Timmons may start vs Ball State
Freshman Jay Timmons is in the position to line up at starting nickel back vs Ball State after making an impression at OSU's preseason camp.
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"It's a great trio that we can build off of." With Austin Siereveld likely moving to right guard, Ohio State is set to have a bigger and more experienced interior OL this season. More in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
How Ohio State moving Austin Siereveld brings 'beef' to interior OL
Ohio State football is looking to capitalize on the size and experience moving Austin Siereveld will bring to an veteran interior offensive line core.
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“We'll see how it continues to work out.” With less than 2 weeks until the season opener, Ohio State football’s starting OL has yet to be finalized. Where the decision stands in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State football nearing decision for starting offensive line
Ryan Day entered OSU's training camp wanting to solidify the offensive line during the preseason's opening days, but the decision has yet to be made.
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"I really started to see him take off when we got back and we put the pads on." Bo Jackson entered Ohio State's preseason camp with high expectations and has exceeded those over the last 3 weeks. More in my latest below. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Why Bo Jackson continues to 'stand out' among Ohio State's running backs
Running back Bo Jackson has shown off improved outings during Ohio State's preseason camp after coming off a strong freshman campaign.
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I wasn't able to make the @dispatchnewsguild.bsky.social lunch walk out today, but I virtually join my Dispatch coworkers and ask USA Today Co. to stop implementing AI tools without our consent. No amount of AI could ever replace the hard work we do!
The preseason AP Poll is out. Where Ohio State landed in my latest below. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Ohio State football earns No.1 ranking in preseason AP Poll
Ohio State football enters the season as the No. 1 team in the AP Poll after earning the No. 1 ranking in the US LBM Coaches Poll.
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The Buckeyes spoke to multiple transfer portal players after a third straight second round tournament exit. Then they stopped and focused all their energy on getting the commitment of forward Sydney Mobley. Piece no. 1 from a 1:1 chat with coach McGuff: www.landgrantholyland.com/ohio-state-w...
Behind the quiet Ohio State women’s basketball transfer portal season
The Buckeyes talked to players in the portal, but decided to put all their attention into the top recruit in Ohio
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“For us to have a really firm foundation of what we do ... you need those reps together.” Ohio State football went into preseason camp with a starting OL role up for grabs. When the Buckeyes plan to have that filled and more in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
When Ryan Day expects Ohio State's starting OL to be determined
Ohio State has multiple options for the starting offensive line, but has to lock down the starting five before the start of the season.
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Dan Aulbach isn't taking over the beat, but I am Aulbach will also be contributing as our trending reporter. Knows his soccer, so he'll definitely find a way to make his presence felt.
Today marked the final day of Ohio State football’s open practices during preseason camp. My takeaways from the day down below. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
5 takeaways from Ohio State football's final open preseason practice
Ohio State held its final open practice of the preseason on Aug. 8. Here's what we noticed.
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Hey, quick update: I’m officially moving from the Crew to the OSU Football beat. I’ve loved covering #Crew96 the last 2+ plus year, and I’m going to miss it, but I’m also really excited to cover college football, especially knowing how proud it would have made my Dad!
So long, Max. Off to England, while the Crew try to fill their new Arfsten void in the midfield. #Crew96 www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Columbus Crew to transfer Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC
The Columbus Crew are transferring midfielder Max Arfsten to Middlesbrough FC for a reported $7.5 million transfer fee.
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#Crew96 interim coach Laurent Courtois said Taha Habroune is feeling some soreness, especially while changing directions, after taking the hard foul at the end of the game vs FC Cincy. Courtois hopes that Habroune will be available Saturday in Miami.
“We were a bit frustrated with what happened on the field.” #Crew96 first Hell is Real of 2026 sparked a postgame clash with FC Cincinnati. I broke down what the players say went down, and why, in my latest. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Columbus Crew-FC Cincinnati rivalry boils over with ugly tunnel confrontation
A late hit from FC Cincinnati led to a heated confrontation with Columbus Crew to end the first Hell is Real meeting of 2026.
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#Crew96 are holding onto a 1-goal lead over FC Cincinnati in their home Hell is Real matchup. For updates throughout the second half, follow along with my live blog below. www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Live: Columbus Crew take lead over FC Cincinnati in Hell is Real
Columbus Crew are hosting Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati in their first meeting since last year's MLS Cup series.
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The first Hell is Real of 2026 is kicking off ... soon. Follow along with my live blog below for updates on #Crew96 vs FC Cincinnati www.dispatch.com/story/sports...
Coming up: Columbus Crew face FC Cincinnati in first Hell is Real of 2026
Columbus Crew are hosting Hell is Real rival FC Cincinnati in their first meeting since last year's MLS Cup series.
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Today, #Crew96 Brais Mendez spoke with media for the first time since signing with Columbus as a DP.
For clarity, I meant one of the players #Crew96 has already signed and announced.
Brianna Mac Kay@brimackay15.bsky.social · 2mo agoAnother note from Courtois today, #Crew96 got “good news” regarding the visa status of an incoming player, but he didn’t want to say who until it becomes official.
Another note from Courtois today, #Crew96 got “good news” regarding the visa status of an incoming player, but he didn’t want to say who until it becomes official.
