If a player says he would rather crash his car than be late, the standard is clear. For Ohio State punter Joe McGuire, that line is not a joke; it is how his unit treats time under Ryan Day. “When you start at 6.30, you have to be there at 6,” Joe McGuire said during […]
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Ryan Day’s recruiting momentum took another hit just three days after losing a four-star 2027 CB target to a conference rival. OSU was unable to secure the nation’s No. 1 OL, five-star 2027 talent Ismael Camara from Gilmer, Texas, who put the Buckeyes on his top 10 list. But an SEC program’s recruiting pitch stood […]
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From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the most important questions yet unanswered for the season. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content and our ”Burning Questions” articles here. If there’s one man to be confident […]
Since we are already in the final stretch of the college football offseason, ranking lists are at their peak. ESPN ranked college football’s best by jersey number, and, as expected, they came up with a killer list. As usual, Ohio State completely ran the conversation. Word is, there are nine Buckeyes who made it to […]
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Welcome to the Recruiting Roundup, our three-times-per-week series breaking down the latest developments on the recruiting trail for the Michigan Wolverines. We’ll keep you up to date on the top targets, the visits they take, the predictions that analysts make, and everything in between. Here’s what you need to know today… Michigan lands four-star CB […]
Ohio State rarely asks true freshman wide receivers to become instant stars. It has happened before, Jeremiah Smith immediately became one of the best players in college football. Chris Henry Jr. is expected to have a major role from Day One this season. But those are exceptions, not the rule. More often, Ryan Day allows […]
The 2026 college football offseason has seen several developing storylines settle down. From lawsuits to playoff expansion, those issues are now in the rearview mirror. In just over a month, college football will return, and the pursuit of the 2027…
Running backs aren’t usually the stars of the NIL market but David Gabriel Georges is changing that conversation. The nation’s No. 2 RB isn’t just choosing between powerhouse programs like Ohio State and Tennessee. He’s also on track to land a recruiting deal that few thought a high school RB could ever command. According to […]
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Jett Harrison’s recruitment felt almost inevitable from the moment the offer got out. It didn’t matter even if plenty of college football powerhouses tried to change the ending. After all, when your last name is Harrison and you’re a 5-star receiver, Ohio State is a place where family history and WR greatness have already become […]
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Victor’s Weekend has proven to be successful for the Wolverines prior to Wednesday, but a significant win on the recruiting trail occurred once again from another recruit that officially visited that weekend. This time, it’s a top target from a certain state just to the south of Michigan. 2027 four-star cornerback Monsanna Torbert — ranked […]
The Ohio State football team is keeping it in the family with its latest high-profile recruitment.
Imagine you are running a business where half of your best employees can quit at any moment, and your competitors are allowed to offer them bags of cash to leave tomorrow morning. That is exactly what modern college football feels like for a head coach. The best thing you would do in such a situation […]
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From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the best of times or the worst of times. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Burning Questions articles here. With just a […]
You need strategy to compete in modern recruiting. As it stands, coaches don’t just chase 5-star prospects anymore. They also chase the people those prospects trust. Ohio State figured that out, and now Ole Miss appears to be borrowing Ryan Day’s plan in its pursuit of one of the country’s hottest recruits. Ohio State made […]
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Ohio State has a new blue-chip defensive lineman.
Urban Meyer always aimed for excellence. That got him three national championships during his stints with Florida and Ohio State. However, that didn’t come about without sacrifices. The former OSU head coach had to compromise in his duties as a father to achieve perfection on the football field. “We would spend more time with each […]
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Every recruiting cycle produces prospects who arrive with enormous expectations. Very few follow the path exactly as fans envision. Kenyatta Jackson Jr.’s journey has been different. The former five-star defensive end from Chaminade-Madonna College Prep in Florida entered Ohio State as one of the premier edge defenders in the 2022 recruiting class. Ranked as one […]
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the most important questions yet unanswered for the season. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content and our ”Burning Questions” articles here. Last year around this time, our […]
Over the years, Ohio State has produced countless S-tier stars on both sides of the football, making it almost impossible for fans to resist imagining dream one-on-one matchups across different eras. That is exactly the debate former Buckeye lockdown cornerback Jeff Okudah found himself in when 10TV Columbus’ Adam King asked whether he could beat […]
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Brian Hartline was instrumental in building Ohio State’s WR pipeline to the NFL. For about a decade, he recruited elite prospects and turned them into offensive weapons ready-made for the pros. While doing so, he ascended the ranks at his alma mater, climbing from an off-field analyst to the program’s offensive coordinator. But just like […]
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The last time Ohio State faced the Texas Longhorns, the story was all about Arch Manning’s debut. Julian Sayin got lost in between all the media hype. 2026 is a different story altogether. Sayin is no longer the untested freshman. This is a Heisman finalist returning back to prove that his postseason stumbles are behind […]
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Ryan Day and Ohio State are on a generational recruiting frenzy right now. Just after signing the nation’s fourth-best offensive lineman from the South, the Buckeyes landed another top talent, WR Jordan Donahoo, within 24 hours. Recruiting insider Hayes Fawcett confirmed the Oviedo product’s commitment earlier today. A 3-star wide receiver from Oviedo High School, […]
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BYU football aims to catapult Texas Tech atop the Big 12 in 2026. But claiming the conference championship starts with collecting College Football Recruiting wins. And the Cougars answered that in a huge way Saturday: Beating Ohio State, Oregon and Utah for a major four-star target. Wide receiver Blake Wong handed the Cougars a massive […]
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Ohio State already stole one coveted prospect away from the SEC. Now they’re closing in on an even bigger prize with one of the most dominant DLs in the 2027 class. 5-star California standout Marcus Fakatou is set to announce his commitment on June 29. Ryan Day’s team is among the three heavyweights alongside Georgia […]
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Not everyone initially believed Ryan Day had the momentum for this Mississippi star. For weeks, it felt like Ole Miss had the inside track to keep the 4-star 2027 OL at home. Then Kentucky also surged into the conversation, making a strong case. But Ohio State stayed patient, trusted the relationships they had built, and […]
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