Andy Backstrom

Ohio State Beat Writer

Andy Backstrom is entering his third season reporting on Ohio State football and basketball for Lettermen Row. He previously covered Boston College for Rivals and is a graduate of BC and Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism.

Marvin Harrison Jr. by Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

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Instant Reaction: What experts are saying about Arizona Cardinals drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.

Andy Backstrom•about 6 hours

Felix Okpara by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Former Ohio State center Felix Okpara transferring to Tennessee

Andy Backstrom•about 16 hours

Scotty Middleton by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Scarlet Sunrise: Former Ohio State wing Scotty Middleton transferring to Seton Hall

Andy Backstrom•about 21 hours

Tommy Eichenberg by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

Revisiting the recruitment of Ohio State's 2024 NFL Draft prospects

Andy Backstrom•04/24/24

Quinshon Judkins by Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Assessing spring impact of Buckeyes additions from first transfer window

Andy Backstrom•04/24/24

Garrett Wilson by Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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Scarlet Sunrise: Looking back at Ohio State players drafted during Ryan Day era

Andy Backstrom•04/24/24

Micah Parrish by Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

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What addition of San Diego State transfer Micah Parrish means for Ohio State

Andy Backstrom•04/23/24

Dallan Hayden and Cedrick Hawkins by Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Scarlet Sunrise: Dallan Hayden transfers to Colorado, Cedrick Hawkins transfers to UCF

Andy Backstrom•04/23/24

Felix Okpara by Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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What Felix Okpara's surprising transfer portal entrance means for Ohio State

Andy Backstrom•04/22/24

Roddy Gayle Jr. by Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Ohio State guard Roddy Gayle Jr. transferring to Michigan

Andy Backstrom•04/22/24

Ohio State men's tennis via Ohio State Athletics

Scarlet Sunrise: Ohio State men's tennis wins 18th consecutive Big Ten title

Andy Backstrom•04/22/24

Micah Parrish by Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports

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San Diego State transfer guard Micah Parrish commits to Ohio State

Andy Backstrom•04/20/24

Eboni Walker by Brooke LaValley / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Scarlet Sunrise: Eboni Walker granted sixth year of eligibility, returning to Ohio State for 2024-25

Andy Backstrom•04/20/24

Gene Smith by Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Scarlet Sunrise: Part of Gene Smith's historic legacy still to be written during retirement

Andy Backstrom•04/19/24

Chip Kelly by Matt Parker -- Lettermen Row --

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The T-formation? Yes, it's back as small part of Buckeyes offense in 2024

Andy Backstrom•04/18/24

Devin Brown by Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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With Chip Kelly coordinating offense, Ohio State fearlessly incorporating QB run

Andy Backstrom•04/18/24

J.K. Dobbins by Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports

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Scarlet Sunrise: J.K. Dobbins signing one-year deal with Los Angeles Chargers

Andy Backstrom•04/18/24

Felix Okpara by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Projecting and analyzing Buckeyes scholarship chart

Andy Backstrom•04/17/24

Marvin Harrison Jr. and C.J. Stroud by Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Scarlet Sunrise: C.J. Stroud advises teams to take Marvin Harrison Jr. as WR1 — 'Don't be dumb'

Andy Backstrom•04/17/24

Tegra Tshabola by Barbara J. Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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Ohio State still searching for best offensive line combination after spring season

Andy Backstrom•04/16/24

Aaron Bradshaw by Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

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What addition of Kentucky transfer Aaron Bradshaw means for Buckeyes

Andy Backstrom•04/16/24

Bruce Thornton by Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

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Scarlet Sunrise: Ohio State reportedly will open 2024-25 season against Texas in Las Vegas

Andy Backstrom•04/16/24

Celeste Taylor by Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Indiana Fever take Celeste Taylor No. 15 overall in WNBA Draft

Andy Backstrom•04/15/24

Jacy Sheldon by Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

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Jacy Sheldon picked by No. 5 overall by Dallas Wings in WNBA Draft

Andy Backstrom•04/15/24

Ajae Petty by Jeff Blake-USA TODAY Sports

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Former Kentucky forward Ajae Petty transfers to Ohio State

Andy Backstrom•04/15/24