Books

Buckeye Brotherhood:

How Ohio State Navigated a New World to Win a National Championship &

The definitive chronicle of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ 2024 college football championship season In Buckeye Brotherhood, Bill Rabinowitz (The Chase) takes readers inside the Ohio State Buckeye’s legendary run to their first national championship in a decade. Navigating a new world for college football, featuring conference realignments, NIL deals, and a brand new playoff format, OSU shook off disappointing regular season losses and came together when it mattered most. Featuring in-depth reporting and an unforgettable cast of characters— including newcomers Caleb Downs, Will Howard, and Jeremiah Smith alongside experienced Buckeyes Emeka Egbuka and Jack Sawyer— this is the story of how the team built their own brand of football, silenced their critics, and returned championship glory to The Ohio State University.

Buckeye Rebirth:

Urban Meyer, an Inspired Team, and a New Era at Ohio State

Ohio State University’s remarkable 2012 season–and the beginning of a new era at the Big Ten school—are recalled in this fascinating account. It tells the story of Urban Meyer, who accepted the job as head coach at Ohio State just before the NCAA banned the Buckeyes from postseason play in 2012, rendering them ineligible for the Big Ten Championship and bowl games. Meyer ultimately rose to the challenge of motivating a group of players to commit to the program despite the ban, and the book recounts what turned out to be one of the most remarkable seasons in Ohio State’s 123-year history. Filled with never-before-revealed details about Meyer and the 2012 season, this surprising and entertaining record provides a complete picture of the new age at Ohio State.

The Chase:

How Ohio State Captured the First College Football Playoff

This inside look at an unprecedented season follows Ohio State’s road to the inaugural College Football Playoff and the national championship

In The Chase, Bill Rabinowitz takes readers inside Ohio State’s improbable championship season, from the final moments of their 2014 Orange Bowl loss to Clemson to the championship celebration in Texas a year later. Fans will learn how Ohio State overcame the loss of not one but two quarterbacks—gaining inside perspective behind the dynamic between Miller, J. T. Barrett, and Cardale Jones. Rabinowitz captures the mood of the team in late November following the tragic death of Kosta Karageorge, and profiles other Ohio State stars, including Joey Bosa, Michael Bennett, Ezekiel Elliott, and more.

Cardale book

The inspiring story of Cardale Jones, the unlikely hero who led Ohio State to a national championship. From growing up in inner-city Cleveland to realizing his dream of playing for the Buckeyes, Jones shares his journey to Columbus, the challenges he overcame, and the people who shaped his path. He takes readers behind the scenes of Ohio State’s improbable 2014 championship run, offering an inside look at the coaches, teammates, and moments that made history. A revealing memoir about perseverance, unexpected heroes, and finding a new purpose beyond the game.