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Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season. Check out all of our ”Player to Watch” articles to get ready for the season opener against Texas. Last year Ohio State had an embarrassment of riches at linebacker. Starters Arvell Reese and […]
On Friday, a federal court in Denver ruled that all high school class of 2022 athletes who exhausted their fourth season of college eligibility this spring are eligible for a fifth season this coming year. We have already seen players selected in the NBA Draft return to college, as well as undrafted players who have […]
Just when everyone thought Jamier Brown’s high school playing days at Wayne were over, the five-star Ohio State commit pulled a major surprise. After spending the last seven months at Big Walnut High School, the elite wideout showed up in full pads back at practice with his former team, Huber Heights Wayne. Rivals reporter Chad […] The post Ohio State WR Who Was Deemed Ineligible, Now Returns to Practice After 7 Months appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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Ohio State was ranked first in the initial coaches’ football...
Too many things are going against these four teams.
Ohio State said the jersey patch deal was made between Learfield and Chase.
Ole Miss football was tabbed as the number ten team in the country in the preseason USA Today coaches poll released on Tuesday. Ohio State took the top spot in the coaches poll with nine SEC schools ranked in the top 25 overall. The Rebels replacing its head coach position and a good portion of […]
The start of the 2026 college football season is just over three weeks away. Texas football is hoping to return to the College Football Playoff in 2026, while Ohio State is aiming for a national championship. Oregon hopes to become the fourth different team from the Big Ten to win the title in four years. […] The post Ohio State, Oregon on top of Preseason Coaches Poll, but where’s Indiana? appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Penn State football checked in at No. 17 in the preseason Coaches’ Poll earlier today: The Nittany Lions will start outside the top 10 for the first time since 2022. In total, eight Big Ten teams are ranked in the poll, with Ohio State and Oregon taking the top two spaces. Defending national champion Indiana […]
Ohio State paced the field in the first Coaches Poll ahead of the 2026 college football season.
Throughout the year, we will be asking and answering questions about various Ohio State teams, the players, and anything else on our collective minds of varying degrees of importance. If you have a question that you would like to ask, you can tweet us @LandGrant33, or if you need more than 280 characters, send an email HERE. The Ohio State […]
Ohio State’s tight end room looks completely different entering 2026, but that doesn’t mean the position is any weaker. In fact, there is a strong argument that it is deeper than it has been in years. Gone are Max Klare, Will Kacmarek, and Jelani Thurman. Together, they accounted for virtually every meaningful snap at tight […]
There are now 67 "Power Four" teams in college football, which accounts for nearly half of the FBS. There have been a lot of different quarterbacks to come through those schools. How do we go about deciding the best quarterback in each school's history? Is it the one with the most wins? The one with […]
Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season. Check out all of our ”Player to Watch” articles to get ready for the season opener against Ball State. That Jaylen McClain’s name isn’t yet on everyone’s lips is […]
For decades, Southern football held a monopoly on dominance. SEC programs won with unmatched speed, deep rosters, and a ruthless, year-round approach to recruiting. But the Big Ten flipped the script. Former Ohio State coach Urban Meyer points to three specific programs that imported that Southern blueprint and transformed Midwestern football forever. “I think that […] The post “Wasn’t Even Close”: Urban Meyer Names 3 True B1G Teams That Embraced SEC Mentality Before Other Teams Caught Up ap...
With the summer months quickly coming to an end, Ryan Day and the Ohio State football team have shifted the majority of its focus on preparing for an upcoming season. While the 2025-26 season included some major victories both morally and on the field, the overall end goal was not achieved. In preparing for this […]
High school recruiting moves fast, but Ohio State fans just got a reason to lock in. Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked quarterback in the 2028 class, has set his decision date. With the Buckeyes standing as heavy favorites, Columbus could be on the verge of landing another major prize. The five-star passer from Massachusetts announced through […] The post Nation’s No.1 QB Sets Commitment Date as Ohio State Emerges as Favorite appeared first on EssentiallySports .
There was a point when George Hill looked like he might be the next homegrown RB to wear scarlet and gray. The Hubbard, Ohio, standout was once committed to Ohio State for more than a year, spent time around the program, attended camps in Columbus, and even tried helping the Buckeyes recruit his Hubbard teammate, […] The post Former Ohio State Commit Dies at 28 After Heart Condition Ended Football Career appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Curt Cignetti used his Big Ten Media Days appearance to take some shots. When you’re a national champion, you have that luxury. The Indiana head coach said the Midwest teams earn their win and don’t whine and complain. It was an indirect shot at the SEC. However, Michigan donor Dave Portnoy used the statement to […] The post “Biggest Cry-Baby in the Sport”: $250M Michigan Donor Mocks Rivals Ohio State After Curt Cignetti Statement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State enters the 2026 season as one of the leading College Football Playoff contenders, with ESPN Analytics giving the Buckeyes a 75.7% chance to reach the 12-team field and a 17.1% chance to win the national championship. After finishing 12-2 last season, Ohio State returns veteran quarterback Julian Sayin and a roster which has […] The post ESPN picks Ohio State’s toughest test in 2026, and it’s not Texas clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ohio State is the only school from the conference to have three athletes named to the Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day already has a defensive plan if quarterback son R.J. Day leads Northwestern against the Buckeyes in a future Big Ten game.
The Big Ten has no shortage of established coaches heading into the 2026 season, but not all of them enter the year with the same level of job security. While programs like Ohio State, Oregon, Michigan and Indiana feel confident in their leadership, several coaches across the conference are entering pivotal campaigns that could determine […]
Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season. Check out all of our ”Player to Watch” articles to get ready for the season opener against Ball State. We’re in the final month of Ohio State’s offseason, with the Buckeyes’ first game […]