Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Nathan Baird is the lead Ohio State football beat reporter for cleveland.com. In addition to providing coverage and analysis of the team since 2019, he also appears on the daily Buckeye Talk podcast. He has reported on Big Ten sports in some capacity since entering journalism in 1996. His numerous national and state awards include recognition from the Associated Press Sports Editors, the United States Basketball Writers Association and the Society of Professional Journalists. He is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in English/Writing.

Ohio State football’s defensive tackle terror in line for bigger workload
Ohio State football defensive tackle Mike Hall Jr. broke out, then broke down, in 2022.
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Ohio State football’s ‘surprise’ defensive line breakthrough four years in the making
Ohio State football's Mitchell Melton is still working back from injury as a potential key for the defensive front,.
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Can Ohio State football gamers call Joe Burrow their Buckeye quarterback? Hey, Nathan!
Should Joe Burrow count as an Ohio State football quarterback in the video game universe?
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IRS comes after NIL collectives’ tax-exempt donations. Will it impact Ohio State football?
An IRS memo last week said donations to NIL collectives should not be tax-exempt.
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Will Brian Hartline calling plays instead of Ryan Day help Ohio State beat Michigan? Hey, Nathan!
Ohio State coach Ryan Day has considered handing play-calling duties off to new offensive coordinator Brian Hartline.
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Ohio State football’s ramped-up receiver room means short stays for some
Ohio State football lost two receivers to the transfer portal after spring practice.
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Why Ohio State football’s Penn State rivalry is not protected in new Big Ten schedule model
Ohio State football's only protected rival in the new schedule model is Michigan.
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Biggest surprises on Ohio State football’s Big Ten schedule in 2024 and 2025
Ohio State football's Big Ten schedule for 2024 and 2025 contains some unexpected changes.
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Who are Ohio State football’s Big Ten opponents in 2024 and 2025?
Ohio State football will play Michigan and two other Big Ten opponents both home and away in 2024-25.
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Ohio State helps Big Ten with November home night game, but Gene Smith says no more
Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith told the Eleven Warriors "Real Pod Wednesdays" that the Buckeyes have informed the Big Ten of their future policy for home night games in November.
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Ohio State football’s highest-ranked freshman receiver showed up ahead of schedule
Ohio State football incoming freshman Brandon Inniss was an unofficial early arrival during the spring.
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Ohio State football will learn future Big Ten opponents and schedule format Thursday
Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti said the conference is "days away" from announcing its schedule format for 2024 and beyond.
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Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Ohio State football’s defensive tackle terror in line for bigger workload

Ohio State football’s ‘surprise’ defensive line breakthrough four years in the making

Can Ohio State football gamers call Joe Burrow their Buckeye quarterback? Hey, Nathan!

IRS comes after NIL collectives’ tax-exempt donations. Will it impact Ohio State football?

Will Brian Hartline calling plays instead of Ryan Day help Ohio State beat Michigan? Hey, Nathan!

Ohio State football’s ramped-up receiver room means short stays for some

Why Ohio State football’s Penn State rivalry is not protected in new Big Ten schedule model

Biggest surprises on Ohio State football’s Big Ten schedule in 2024 and 2025

Who are Ohio State football’s Big Ten opponents in 2024 and 2025?

Ohio State helps Big Ten with November home night game, but Gene Smith says no more

Ohio State football’s highest-ranked freshman receiver showed up ahead of schedule

Ohio State football will learn future Big Ten opponents and schedule format Thursday

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