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Christoph Tilly - Steadily getting to line Tilly recorded 18 points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 10-13 FT), four rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 28 minutes during Sunday's 64-63 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Tilly jumped onto the fantasy radar with a 26-point, nine-rebound effort in the opener and has been a steady producer since. Sunday was his second-best scoring output of the year, and much of the damage came from the charity stripe, where the senior is shooting a career-best 77.4 percent. If there's one critique, it would be the seven-footer's outside shooting. He posted a respectable 31.5 percent from distance last season with Santa Clara, but so far in 2025-26, he's just 2-for-16 against mostly mid-major competition.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 17 • FOX SPORTS

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Devin Royal - Held in check vs. Fighting Irish Royal closed Sunday's 64-63 victory over Notre Dame with seven points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and one assist across 32 minutes.

Impact Royal didn't have his best day from the field against the Fighting Irish, but he returned to action after missing the Buckeyes' win over Appalachian State and still found ways to contribute with six rebounds in a season-high 32 minutes of action. The forward's involvement in the offense has fluctuated heavily thus far in 2025-2026.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Amare Bynum - Career-high 20 minutes in win Bynum finished Sunday's 64-63 win over Notre Dame with four points (2-5 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist across 20 minutes.

Impact Bynum's 20 minutes were the most he's played in his true freshman season, and he parlayed that into just four points but he did pull down five rebounds. The freshman forward has been very efficient over his first four game, shooting 52.6 percent from the field. He's taking good shots and looks equipped to be a valuable bench piece for the Buckeyes this season.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Bruce Thornton - Pours it on in win Thornton accumulated 24 points (8-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal in 40 minutes during Sunday's 64-63 win over Notre Dame.

Impact Thornton has been a walking bucket this season, as expected, and Sunday night was no different as the Buckeyes narrowly topped Notre Dame. He's hit multiple threes in every game this season and is currently shooting a scorching 56.5 percent from beyond the arc. He's also been more aggressive on the glass, averaging 4.3 rebounds. Thornton will continue to be the engine that makes Ohio State go.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State coach Jake Diebler talks beating Notre Dame, ringing the Victory Bell and more Ohio State coach Jake Diebler talks with reporters after the Buckeyes beat Notre Dame 64-63 on Nov. 16, 2025.

NOVEMBER 16 • DISPATCH.COM

Bruce Thornton scores 24, Christoph Tilly's late basket gives Ohio State 64-63 win over Notre Dame

Bruce Thornton had 24 points and Christoph Tilly scored 14 of his 18 in the second half, culminating with a drive down the lane for a contested layup with 13 seconds to go that gav...

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

See photos of Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Ohio State Buckeyes NCAA men's basketball The Ohio State Buckeyes host the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in men's basketball at Value City Arena in Columbus on Nov. 16.

NOVEMBER 16 • DISPATCH.COM

Colin White - Not starting vs. Notre Dame White is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against Notre Dame.

Impact White will play off the bench for his third game of the year after starting against Appalachian State last Tuesday. The sophomore forward has scored just two points across three games this season. He should still have a meaningful role against the Irish.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Royal - Available vs. Notre Dame Royal (hip) is available for Sunday's game against Notre Dame, according to Jon Rothstein of CBS Sports.

Impact It looks like Royal's latest hip injury will not cause multiple DNPs, considering he logged one Tuesday against Appalachian State. Last season saw him average 13.7 points and 6.9 rebounds. Just two games into Ohio State's current season, the aforementioned stats look far from a fluke, considering he is averaging 14.0 PPG and 5.5 RPG. On the other hand, it is worth noting that the rates may be skewed because of a multi-overtime game for one matchup and the hip injury occurring in the other matchup.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 16

Preview the Nov 16 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Notre Dame Fighting Irish with how to watch, tv channel info, predictions, od...

NOVEMBER 15 • Data Skrive

Ohio State vs. Notre Dame Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 16

Meet the Ohio State basketball team's 2026 recruiting class After officially signing with the Buckeyes, the class of 2026 is ready to make an impact next season.

NOVEMBER 13 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Here's what you need to know about four-star class of 2026 Ohio State signee Alex Smith Ohio State men's basketball has added Ohio forward Alex Smith, who has signed with the Buckeyes as part of their 2026 recruiting class.

NOVEMBER 12 • DISPATCH.COM

Ohio State leans on defense as offense sputters early vs Appalachian State: Takeaways Ohio State's defense kept the Buckeyes afloat against Appalachian State, Devin Royal missed the game and more from the Buckeyes' win.

NOVEMBER 12 • DISPATCH.COM

Colin White - 0 points in first start White chipped in zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-1 FT) and four rebounds over 17 minutes during Tuesday's 75-53 win over App State.

Impact White got the start against App State, and was very quiet for the Buckeyes. He only attempted two shots across 17 minutes. The sophomore forward figures to be a minor part of Ohio State's rotation once again this season given his limited output through three games.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Noel - Making immediate impact for OSU Noel finished Tuesday's 75-53 victory over App State with 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), 11 rebounds and one assist over 27 minutes.

Impact Noel has started all three games this season for Ohio State, but with Devin Royal (hip) sidelined Tuesday, Noel put forth his best scoring and rebounding effort of the 2025-26 campaign. The Wright State transfer will have a tough time matching the 19.0 ppg average he peaked at last season with the Raiders, but so far, his rebounding efforts have kept pace.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Noel scores 17, Ohio overcomes slow start to beat Appalachian State 75-53

Brandon Noel had 17 points and 11 rebounds, John Mobley Jr. added 16 points and Ohio State overcame a cold-shooting start and beat Appalachian State 75-53

NOVEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Ohio State vs. App State NCAA men's basketball highlights The Ohio State Buckeyes take on Appalachian State in NCAA men's basketball at Value City Arena in Columbus on Nov. 11.

NOVEMBER 12 • DISPATCH.COM

Pregame thoughts as Ohio State hosts Appalachian State without Devin Royal: Video Columbus Dispatch Ohio State men's basketball beat writer Adam Jardy shares his pregame thoughts as the Buckeyes warm up for Appalachian Sta...

NOVEMBER 11 • DISPATCH.COM

John Mobley - Starting vs. App State Mobley (illness) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against Appalachian State.

Impact Mobley was questionable before Tuesday's game due to an illness, but he'll get the nod after taking part in warmups. Mobley is averaging 17.5 points, 6.0 assists and 2.0 rebounds per game in his first two outings of the campaign.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Devin Royal - Won't play Tuesday Royal has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Appalachian State due to a hip injury, Connor Lemons of Land-Grant Holy Land reports.

Impact Royal started in both of the Buckeyes' first two games to open up the 2025-26 season, but he'll be sidelined for Tuesday's clash with the Mountaineers. His absence could open up more minutes for Amare Bynum and Colin White. Royal's next chance to play will come Sunday against Notre Dame.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

John Mobley - Questionable, warming up Mobley (illness) is questionable to play against Appalachian State on Tuesday night, per Connor Lemons of SB Nation.

Impact Mobley is listed as questionable on the Big Ten's official injury report page, but the star guard is reportedly dressed and warming up. He appears to be trending towards playing, but is officially a question mark at this juncture. Through two games, the guard is averaging 17.5 points, 2.0 rebounds and 6.0 assists.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ohio State vs. Appalachian State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 11

Preview the Nov 11 matchup between the Ohio State Buckeyes and Appalachian State Mountaineers with how to watch, tv channel info, prediction...

NOVEMBER 11 • Data Skrive

Ohio State vs. Appalachian State Prediction, How to Watch, Odds, Channel - Nov 11

Bruce Thornton turns into super man for Ohio State basketball The senior guard took over the game when he needed to in order to help the Buckeyes get a win.

NOVEMBER 8 • SCARLETANDGAME.COM

Bruce Thornton seizes momentum for Ohio State against Purdue Fort Wayne: Takeaways In critical moments, Ohio State's Bruce Thornton did the heavy lifting to lead the Buckeyes past Purdue Fort Wayne.

NOVEMBER 8 • DISPATCH.COM

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