CLEVELAND, Ohio — Ohio State’s game-winning play over West Virginia in the second overtime period Saturday night was simple: give the ball to Bruce Thornton and get out of his way. The result was an 89-88 double overtime win in the Cleveland Hoops Showdown at Rocket Arena.

While Julian Sayin is in New York as a Heisman finalist, two of his teammates also made the top ten in votes during the 2026 voting cycle.

Expect Ryan Day to have his team focused when it comes time to play Miami or Texas A&M. The setback against Indiana has woken the Buckeyes up after they coasted through their regular-season schedule. Anyone who matches up with Ohio State the rest of the way had better be on notice, since they are going to get the very best version of the Buckeyes.

Keep up with all the Ohio State players who receive first-team All-America honors, earning a tree in Buckeye Grove in 2025.

Brandon Little of A to Z Sports has identified an ideal target for Ohio State, naming Miami University (Ohio) edge rusher Adam Trick as a player Ryan Day and the Buckeyes should already be planning to steal. Trick has revealed his plans to enter the transfer portal, and once he hits the market, he will be one of the top pass rushers available.

Ohio State's standout receiver, Jeremiah Smith was unable to take home the Biletnikoff Award for best receiver in college football on Friday night.

Preview the Dec 13 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and West Virginia Mountaineers with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, odds, over/under, spread, betting lines and more.