Examining why Payton Pierce’s 2025 season at Ohio State suggests a breakout campaign is coming in 2026

COLUMBUS, Ohio — When Arvell Reese and Sonny Styles walked out of Columbus as the No. 5 and No. 7 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft ...

Ohio State’s Payton Pierce shares Ryan Day’s unique offseason activity for Buckeyes

Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce shared what head coach Ryan Day is making the players do this summer.

Ohio State Linebacker Shares How James Laurinaitis Is Bringing Buckeyes Closer

One Ohio State linebacker is loving what his position coach, James Laurinaitis, is doing this off-season.
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Ohio State linebacker Payton Pierce, Texas native, talks Cotton Bowl

Ohio State has officially arrived in Dallas amid some pretty windy conditions on Sunday night, so now it's time to continue prep on site for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal matchup with the ...
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4-Star and No. 2 LB Payton Pierce Commits to Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes football recruiting run is showing no signs of slowing down. Yet another blue-chip talent has announced his intentions on playing for Ryan Day's program next year in Texas ...