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Let’s not overhype it — this is spring football.  But at the same time, something feels different.  When you start listening to what’s coming out of

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Texas vs Ohio State: How Spring Football Is Telling the Same Story

COLUMBUS - Cornerback Jermaine Matthews will be one of the leaders in the Buckeyes secondary next season. Matthews announced on Thursday that he is

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Cornerback Jermaine Matthews returning to Ohio State for senior season

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — It was clear how Ohio State was going to handle the absence of one of its starting cornerbacks.  Everyone knew the drill: Lorenzo

Jermaine Mathews steps up in slot, leads Buckeyes turnover surge at Illinois

Week 1 is officially underway, and all eyes in the college football world will be affixed to Columbus on Saturday when Texas visits Ohio State. The

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Ohio State picks up 14-7 win over top-ranked Texas

When Ohio State takes the field against Texas, everyone knows the big names. Caleb Downs, Sonny Styles, Jeremiah Smith, and Max Klare headline the

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Ohio State vs Texas 2025: Key Players and X-Factors to Watch

COLUMBUS — The Ohio State-level talent has never been a question for Jermaine Mathews.   Dating back to his freshman season when he played nearly 50

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Jermaine Mathews adding leadership to impressive on-field skillset

COLUMBUS — It's never really been a question of whether Jermaine Mathews would be a starter this upcoming season for Ohio State.  Sure, he still

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Jermaine Mathews gearing up for bigger role in Buckeyes secondary

COLUMBUS — Ohio State knew it was always going to need a replacement for Jordan Hancock eventually. But that doesn't mean it was ever going to be

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Ohio State has multiple options to fill vital nickel cornerback vacancy

Defense wins championships, and Ohio State's defense did just that last season. ESPN's Greg McElroy doesn't expect the Buckeyes to take a step back

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Ohio State ranks No. 2 on Greg McElroy's Top 10 defenses in college football list

COLUMBUS — Ohio State had one of the best rosters in all of college football last season on its way to a national championship win. That's why the

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Multiple Buckeyes listed among top 100 returning players in college football

COLUMBUS — Ohio State is the reigning national champion of college football, and there are a few pieces of that title team who played pivotal roles

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Four players who deserve more credit from Buckeyes national title run

After Urban Meyer won the inaugural four-team College Football Playoff in 2014, the Ohio State head coach spent the following days calling recruits

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Inside Ohio State's bid to keep roster together for 2025

Ohio State cornerback Jermaine Matthews Jr. stepped in for an injured Denzel Burke during the second half of the Cotton Bowl against Texas and more

Ryan Day expresses confidence in Jermaine Matthews Jr. stepping into key role on Ohio State defense

Matt Miller, ESPN's head NFL Draft scout, stated that Friday's Cotton Bowl matchup between the Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes features

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The most talented matchup of the year? What an NFL scout says about the skill of this year's Cotton Bowl

COLUMBUS — Ohio State entered this season with one of the most veteran rosters in all of college football -- especially on defense. Nearly every

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Buckeyes need second-year defenders to begin stepping up, taking on bigger roles

COLUMBUS — Ohio State is through with six games. The Buckeyes have a lot left to clean up, especially on the defensive side of the ball following the

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Five Buckeyes who should see more playing time in second half of season

Ohio State was able to empty its benches during the Buckeyes' Week 2 56-0 drubbing of Western Michigan on Saturday, meaning fans were treated to a

Ryan Day stresses the importance of getting reps for backups

COLUMBUS — Ohio State is less than a week away from opening training camp for the most anticipated season in a long, long time.  Why the hype?

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Second-year Buckeyes in best position to make impact this season

COLUMBUS -- Ohio State has at least four cornerbacks who could start and star at pretty much any school in the country: Denzel Burke, Davison

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Breaking down PFF stats to know about Ohio State cornerbacks

COLUMBUS — Jermaine Mathews has never lacked confidence, even when he didn't yet have the experience at Ohio State to back it up.  Maybe that's why

Jermaine Mathews using experience, patience learned last year to fuel breakout

The wait is nearly over as the highly anticipated EA Sports College Football 25 video game debut is right around the corner. Set to be released for

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Ohio State Roster Player Ratings for EA Sports College Football 25 released

COLUMBUS — The transformation of the Ohio State cornerback room in just three years has been incredible.  Buckeyes cornerbacks coach Tim Walton was

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Progress Report: Evaluating Ohio State cornerbacks after spring practice

Lettermen Row readers: Have a question for the Lettermen Row staff? Submit them here on the Lettermen Lounge message board. We’ll tackle

Second-year Buckeyes who could have serious impact this season

COLUMBUS -- Jermaine Mathews Jr. is a talker. He backed that talk up by proving himself as a worthy Ohio State cornerback in his true freshman

Although cornerback Jermaine Mathews Jr. is earning his stripes, patience remains key

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Ranked as a five-star recruit by On3, Jermaine Mathews signed with Ohio State in the Class of 2023 after also taking an official visit to Cincinnati and being offered by numerous national programs. However, the Cincinnati Winton Woods High School native said it was always “in his heart to play for the Buckeyes.” Mathews was named the Ohio Prep Sports Writers Association Division II Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year and the Division II Defensive Player of the Year. He finished his 2022 season with 51 total tackles, four forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries and six interceptions. He returned three of his six interceptions for touchdowns. Mathews’ mother is Bianca Adkins.

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Jermaine Mathews' dimensions, controlled footwork and coverage ability remind us of Tre'Davious White. Mathews may be a bit more polished than White at the same stage, as White played quarterback in high school. 

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