Three Buckeyes Named to Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List
Ohio State is the only school from the conference to have three athletes named to the Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List.
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Ryan Day won’t go easy on son in future matchup, even if it upsets his wife
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.
4 Big Ten football coaches on the hot seat entering the 2026 season
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 […]
Players to Watch: If healthy, Bo Jackson poised for big 2026 season
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 […]
College Football Rankings 2026: CFN Preseason Top 10
Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day yells during the NCAA football game against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 22, 2025. Ohio State won 42-9. USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
“Cult Hero”: Ryan Day Confirms Jeremiah Smith’s Biggest New Responsibility at Ohio State
This is the final college football season for Jeremiah Smith, as he confirmed at Big Ten Media Days. But he has already checked off the kind of milestones most college players could only dream about. Freshman records, national championship, future first-round NFL buzz. Now the assignment has changed. Ryan Day made it clear this week […] The post “Cult Hero”: Ryan Day Confirms Jeremiah Smith’s Biggest New Responsibility at Ohio State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Among Big Ten, SEC Programs Projected for $30M Jersey Patch Deals: Report
The announcement of the jersey patch deals of Ohio State and Notre Dame last week seems to have created a benchmark for similar deals among top college football programs. While Ohio State’s deal cost $17 million, Notre Dame’s deal cost $18 million. However, the Michigan Wolverines and other SEC and Big Ten programs are being […] The post Kyle Whittingham’s Michigan Among Big Ten, SEC Programs Projected for $30M Jersey Patch Deals: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ryan Day Admits He Wasn’t Fully “Prepared” to Replace Urban Meyer at Ohio State
Just two years into his tenure as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator, Ryan Day took over as the program’s head coach. Before getting the full-time opportunity, the current HC had a brief stint when Urban Meyer was suspended. However, even that didn’t help him fully grasp everything that comes with the job. “I think it’s an […] The post Ryan Day Admits He Wasn’t Fully “Prepared” to Replace Urban Meyer at Ohio State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State fans say they are all-in on Buckeyes’ 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. From now until […]
“It’s Been Nine Years”: Ryan Day Lauds Arthur Smith for Major Update to What Remained Unchanged at Ohio State
Ohio State’s offense has basically been running the same system for almost a decade. Through all the coordinator changes, from Brian Hartline to Chip Kelly, head coach Ryan Day has been the constant mastermind keeping the engine running. But he recently admitted on the Cover 3 Podcast and CBS that while they are keeping their […] The post “It’s Been Nine Years”: Ryan Day Lauds Arthur Smith for Major Update to What Remained Unchanged at Ohio State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Aaron Rodgers’ Brother Raises Major Concern for Ryan Day’s Ohio State
Ohio State didn’t produce great offensive numbers last year. In both total offense and passing offense, the Buckeyes ranked outside the top-25. The running game was even worse. However, they still had an undefeated regular season due to their dominant defense. According to one ESPN analyst, Ryan Day may not have that luxury in 2026. […] The post Aaron Rodgers’ Brother Raises Major Concern for Ryan Day’s Ohio State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Big Ten football power rankings ahead of fall camp
With fall camp around the corner, here are is how each Big Ten team ranks from 18-1.
2027 NFL Draft Big Ten Rankings: Jeremiah Smith Headlines a Class With Five Potential First-Round Picks
The top NFL prospects from Michigan, Ohio State, Oregon, Indiana, Penn State and the reigning national champion, Indiana, have been featured in full-length articles the past few weeks. Here’s a look at the other next-level players in the Big Ten as well as a ranking of all the prospects from that conference. The remaining Big […] The post 2027 NFL Draft Big Ten Rankings: Jeremiah Smith Headlines a Class With Five Potential First-Round Picks appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kyle Whittingham Reveals Ex-OSU HC Can Enter Michigan Program “Every Week,” But There’s One Exception
The relationship between Urban Meyer and Kyle Whittingham goes back to their days at Utah. The former Ohio State head coach even expressed happiness when his friend was hired at Ann Arbor, despite Michigan being his arch-enemy. Whittingham was asked if his friend could visit him at the Wolverines. The Michigan head coach agreed, but […] The post Kyle Whittingham Reveals Ex-OSU HC Can Enter Michigan Program “Every Week,” But There’s One Exception appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Friday Discussion: Are jersey patches inevitable in college football?
Earlier this week, it was announced Ohio State reached a deal with Chase Bank to put a sponsorship patch on their uniform for $15 million. Shortly after that, Notre Dame announced a partnership deal with SoFi to put a patch on their jerseys in exchange for $18-20 million. In the NIL era, this isn’t overly […]
Ohio State didn’t need another Kayden McDonald. They needed John Walker
Replacing a player like Kayden McDonald is almost impossible. Ohio State isn’t trying to find another defensive tackle who will replicate his production snap for snap or dominate every Saturday in the same fashion. Players like McDonald don’t come around often. Instead, the Buckeyes are taking a different approach. They’re rebuilding the interior through depth, […]
Steve Sarkisian Gets Brutally Honest About Arch Manning After Watching Him Nearly Get “Destroyed”
Arch Manning walked into 2025 with a Heisman-or-bust hype train behind him. But it ran straight into a wall in the season opener, a 14-7 loss to Ohio State where he went 17-of-30 for 130 yards, a touchdown, and an interception. Texas had entered the year ranked No. 1 in the preseason poll and still […] The post Steve Sarkisian Gets Brutally Honest About Arch Manning After Watching Him Nearly Get “Destroyed” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Kyle Whittingham Forced to Address “Hatred” for Ryan Day at Big Ten Media Days
Taking the Michigan job means inheriting the most intense rivalry in college sports. Sitting under the bright lights at Big Ten Media Days in Chicago, new Wolverines coach Kyle Whittingham knew what was coming. Reporters immediately pressed him on the central question: Does he personally hate Ryan Day and Ohio State? Whittingham chose composure over […] The post Kyle Whittingham Forced to Address “Hatred” for Ryan Day at Big Ten Media Days appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State to Host Butler in Exhibition Game Oct. 25
Ohio State to Host Butler in Exhibition Game Oct. 25
Updated Ohio State Athletics Mobile App Launched
COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ohio State Athletics and SIDEARM Sports, the industry-leading digital platform provider in college athletics, recently launched a new-look Ohio State Athletics Mobile App.
What happens if Ohio State’s young defensive linemen actually hit?
There is a version of Ohio State’s 2026 defense that looks dramatically different from the unit that carried the Buckeyes to a national championship two years ago. The stars are gone. Kayden McDonald is headed to the NFL after becoming one of the most dominant defensive tackles in the country, while several other defensive standouts […]
Ryan Day Sends Strong Ohio State Message After David Gabriel Georges’ Tennessee Decision
Ryan Day sent a clear message to recruits this week: nothing at Ohio State comes without being earned, no exceptions. The comment landed just after five-star running back David Gabriel Georges chose Tennessee over the Buckeyes, and Day was ready with a response. “The long tradition. The pride of wearing that jersey and what it […] The post Ryan Day Sends Strong Ohio State Message After David Gabriel Georges’ Tennessee Decision appeared first on EssentiallySports .
“I Was Wrong”: Ryan Day Admits Past Mistakes, Opens Up About Biggest Lesson as OSU Head Coach
Ryan Day had to learn on the job after taking over as Ohio State’s head coach. Some of that learning came from mistakes during games. At other times, the head coach gathered key information from people around him. Heading into his eighth season at Columbus, the Ohio State head coach is all about not repeating […] The post “I Was Wrong”: Ryan Day Admits Past Mistakes, Opens Up About Biggest Lesson as OSU Head Coach appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ryan Day Admits He Almost Rejected OSU’s $17M Jersey Patch Deal Over One Non-Negotiable
Since the NCAA approved jersey patch deals for college athletics, more than 25 programs have inked high-profile deals. OSU did it on July 28, signing a $17 million-per-year deal with financial giant JPMorgan Chase. However, before the deal became official, it faced a major roadblock. For Ryan Day, compromising on that was non-negotiable. “I do […] The post Ryan Day Admits He Almost Rejected OSU’s $17M Jersey Patch Deal Over One Non-Negotiable appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State Ranked #1 in Big Ten Media Poll As Media Day Kicks Off
Ohio State football is loaded for the 2026 season. Despite...
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