Bill Rabinowitz

Zach Werenski greeted warmly here at Nationwide Arena in his first game since the Olympics.

Today is the last day for Jerry Emig (@BuckeyeNotes) as Ohio State's football SID as he heads into a well-deserved retirement. Very few could do such a challenging job with as much grace, good humor and professionalism as Jerry. He'll be deeply missed on the beat and at OSU.

So cool.

The Ohio State men's tennis advances to the finals of the ITA Indoor National Championship with a 4-2 victory over Virginia. Aidan Kim clinched the match with a 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 win at No. 1 singles. Kim also clinched the quarterfinal win. OSU plays Texas or Baylor for the title.

Ohio State men's tennis on a roll entering ITA Indoor championships The Buckeyes won their first-round match over host SMU 4-3 on Friday

The Ohio State men's tennis team continued its hot start to the season with a close first-round win at the ITA Indoor Team championships in Dallas. bit.ly/3OeHeXv

Despite speculation, Alabama-OSU series remains on There’s been speculation that Alabama would cancel its home-and-home series with Ohio State in 2027 and ‘28 following the SEC’s decision to go to a nine-game conference schedule.

I have an update amid speculation that Alabama will cancel its series vs. Ohio State in '27 and '28.
Here's the link: bit.ly/3Zvry4F

Thoughts on the tragedy of Darron Lee A little secret about a journalist’s job is that we don’t truly know the people we cover.

I decided to write a little something about the tragedy of Darron Lee and how little we really know about the people we cover.
The link: bit.ly/3OED9fh

A sad day In Columbus, we lost a great journalist and friend, and the Washington Post killed its sports department

It's been a tough day in my business, both locally and nationally. It was therapeutic for me to put my thoughts together. No paywall on this one.
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Ohio State's 2026 Big Ten schedule is finally revealed The Buckeyes' path to a conference title is a tough one

The Big Ten has finally released its 2026 conference schedule. Here's the link along with a couple of poll questions: bit.ly/4q9clB3

Why Indiana's shocking rise has a personal connection for me My son went to IU and watching him suddenly care about football has been delightful

Indiana playing for the national championship is hard for anyone to believe, especially my son, who went to IU. I wrote a little something about what it means to him. Hope you enjoy.
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Ryan Day on what went wrong vs. Miami, the OC job and more In my conversation with the Ohio State coach about the transfer portal/NIL, we touched on other subjects

I hope you saw my story this morning about Ryan Day and Ohio State’s strategy for navigating the new transfer portal/NIL landscape. We touched on other subjects in the interview and I wanted to share that as well.
The link: bit.ly/49DmQX7

Exclusive: Ryan Day explains Ohio State's strategy for transfer portal/NIL I saw down with the Buckeyes' coach yesterday in a wide-ranging interview about navigating college football's challenging new landscape

Exclusive: Ryan Day explains how Ohio State is navigating this year's new NIL/transfer portal landscape. 'We have to adapt, which we have.'
The link: bit.ly/49WozYL

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I will have a story posted on my Substack tomorrow morning that I think Ohio State fans will be interested in. It'll be for subscribers only. Here's the link to subscribe: bit.ly/45Id5FO

James Laurinaitis elected to College Football Hall of Fame Laurinaitis was a star linebacker for Ohio State and now coaches that position for the Buckeyes

James Laurinaitis has been elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.
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Thoughts on NIL, transfers and why my book feels like history already Ohio State’s roster remains in flux as we begin the final few days of the open transfer portal window.

This is the last week players can enter the transfer portal, but it's already clear how different OSU's roster will be in 2026. I had some thoughts on what it means and how my book on the 2024 championship team feels like it's from a different era. bit.ly/4sEjP1h

College football insanity: 'Nothing to hang your hat on' Ohio State's season is over, but the Buckeyes, like all programs, are scrambling to navigate the NIL/transfer portal era

College football is full of chaos right now in the midst of the transfer portal window. I talked to an insider about what programs are trying to navigate. "Insanity" is a word I heard more than once. I'm making this link on my Substack accessible to non-paying subscribers.
The link: bit.ly/49idz6s

Ohio State isn't alone. Blue blood programs are on the sidelines in this CFP The NIL and transfer portal have transformed college football.

Ohio State isn't alone. All of the powers that have ruled the College Football Playoff have been eliminated. It's a new era.
The link: bit.ly/3MXZ0xH

Analysis: What to make of the 2025 Ohio State Buckeyes? A team that rolled through the regular season couldn't find the magic that propelled the 2024 team in the postseason

Analysis: After upset loss to Miami, how should we view Ohio State's season?
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Buckeyes' season ends with a thud Ohio State couldn't dig out of a first-half hole and fell 24-14 to underdog Miami in the CFP quarterfinals.

My story on Ohio State's loss to Miami in the CFP quarterfinal. So many reasons for the loss. A great regular season, but after that...
The link: bit.ly/4qE6zbn

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I'll be providing real-time updates on the Ohio State-Miami game on Substack. Here's the link: bit.ly/4pkAAf4

How I think tonight's Ohio State-Miami game plays out If the offensive line can handle Miami's front four, the Buckeyes should win

How I think tonight's Ohio State game against Miami plays out.
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Finding joy: How Matt Patricia erased skepticism to help OSU's defense get even better A year away from coaching in 2024 was pivotal in the defensive coordinator's success

Here's a profile of Ohio State DC Matt Patricia I think you'll enjoy as we wait for tonight's CFP quarterfinal against Miami. How a year off helped Patricia rediscover his "why."
The link: bit.ly/4aKvJQZ

Like last year, all eyes are on Ohio State's offensive line for CFP Miami's stout defense will pose a challenge to a Buckeye line that struggled against Indiana

Just like last year, Ohio State enters the CFP with concerns about its offensive line. The lineman vow they're ready to rise to the challenge again.
The link: bit.ly/4ayby8F

'Not much has changed.' Brian Hartline says he's focused on Ohio State, not South Florida But OSU's offensive coordinator won't be the primary play-caller during the College Football Playoff

Brian Hartline said he is fully focused on Ohio State during the Buckeyes' playoff run, not his upcoming job at South Florida.
The link: bit.ly/3LeKCAn

Fully healthy, Ohio State WR Carnell Tate predicts a repeat national championship. Plus, notes on Lincoln Kienholz and Tegra Tshabola.
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Ryan Day goes back to play-calling He has taken that off offensive coordinator Brian Hartline's plate for the CFP

Ryan Day will assume primary play-calling duties from Brian Hartline for the CFP, and OSU will have a new right guard.
The link: bit.ly/4judDoJ

Damn. He had a nice rookie season, too.

A request to my subscribers People have asked me, because of the expense involved, whether I will be covering Ohio State’s College Football Playoff run in person.

As Ohio State gets ready for the College Football Playoff, I have a humble request.
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Part 3 of my Ross Bjork Q&A: Changes to the football calendar (no more spring practice?) and much more The Ohio State athletic director would like college football to adopt more an NFL-style calendar with spring practice moved to June or July

In the third part of our Q&A, Ohio State AD @rossbjorkad.bsky.social advocates for a new schedule in the offseason for college football, including ending spring practice and possibly moving it to June or July.
The link: billrabinowitz.substack.com/p/part-3-of-...

I am really sorry people are having this issue with Amazon. Obviously, I'm just a little writer. I have no sway with Amazon, but my publisher is aware of the issues and is working hard to fix it. If you want to email me at billrsubstack@gmail.com, maybe I can try to get you a book.