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You’re Nuts: What do you want to see from the Ball State game?
Ohio State opens up its 2026 season on Saturday against Ball State. This year’s Buckeyes have more than their fair share of familiar faces, but also a bunch of new blood — both on the roster and on the coaching staff. We will find out for the first time in just a few short days […]
Players to Watch: Nate Roberts is a jack of all trades
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. I’ll mow your lawn, clean the leaves out your drainI’ll mend your roof to […]
By the Numbers: Key numbers about this year’s Ohio State Buckeyes
It’s officially Game Week! Ohio State, ranked No. 1 in the Preseason AP Poll, will take the field for the first time in 2026 as they host the Ball State Cardinals this weekend in The Shoe. Saturday is the first of three non-conference games this season. Unlike last year, the Buckeyes won’t play against an […]
It is finally game week! Don’t miss any Ohio State news
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to Watch Player to Watch: Defensive tackle James Smith looking […]
3 guarantees for Ohio State’s 2026 football season
There are few things college football fans (and especially bloggers) enjoy more in the final days before a new season than convincing ourselves that we know exactly what is about to happen. We have spent the offseason obsessing over roster additions, parsing every word uttered during each coach and player press conference, overreacting to every […]
Ohio State makes top schools for 2028 West Coast DB, adds more game day visitors
Ohio State plays football THIS WEEK! The Buckeyes are back in action on Saturday, and while the coaches are hard at work on final preparations for the season opener against Ball State, the recruiting grind never stops. Over the weekend, Ohio State made the cut for four-star cornerback Ca’ron Williams. The 5-foot-11 prospect out of […]
Player to Watch: Defensive tackle James Smith looking for fresh start at Ohio State
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. After defensive tackle Kayden McDonald was selected in the second round of the 2026 NFL […]
Buckeye fans don’t anticipate undefeated regular season for Ohio State
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. Friends, we have […]
Player to watch: Dominick Kelly could be the future of the Buckeye secondary
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. The Buckeyes’ transfer portal class this year was note-worthy, filled […]
Ohio State keeping close watch on 2027 in-state RB, upcoming visit planned
Full focus ahead to next Saturday and beyond, Ohio State’s recruiting news and headlines may be a touch less active than usual, but that doesn’t mean this coaching staff isn’t still at work looking for the next great Buckeye. The 2027 class is in great shape with just a few spots up for grabs, and […]
Off the Cuff: Can Ohio State navigate a tough schedule to get back to National Championship glory?
Ohio State’s schedule is a lot tougher this season. In terms of opponents and travel, the Buckeyes are going to go through a gauntlet in the regular season. In the inaugural edition of Off the Cuff, I’ll share my thoughts on each game as Ohio State looks to win its first Big Ten title in […]
You’re Nuts: Which outgoing Ohio State transfer will have the most success with their new team?
Happy Friday, and welcome to another heart-stopping, breathtaking edition of “You’re Nuts.” Specifically, this is the hoops-related version — despite college football being mere hours away, we at Land-Grant Holy Land will continue to sprinkle in the basketball-related content wherever we see fit, even during the lean, dark days of the off-season. The Buckeyes are […]
Player to Watch: Will Smith Jr. is ready for his biggest role yet
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. There are plenty of bigger names along Ohio State’s defensive line entering 2026. Former […]
Ryan Day hated the NFL-to-college idea, but Ohio State still had to consider it
Ryan Day didn’t hide his opinion about one of college football’s strangest new developments, but he also acknowledged that Ohio State could not afford to ignore it if other programs found a way to gain an advantage. “Do I like anything about it? Absolutely not,” Day said. “But we got to do what’s right for […]
Jeremiah Smith shed tears of joy when named OSU captain
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to Watch Player to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on […]
What would have to go wrong for Ohio State to miss the College Football Playoff?
It is easy to look at Ohio State’s roster and find reasons the Buckeyes should make the College Football Playoff. Julian Sayin is entering his second season as the starter, Jeremiah Smith is arguably the best receiver in the country, Bo Jackson rushed for 1,090 yards as a freshman, and the defense still has elite […]
Player to Watch: Phillip Daniels is back on the line for another season at Ohio State
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. Through 12 games of the 2025 season, Ohio State’s offensive line was the best in […]
The Ohio State offense could be completely different under Arthur Smith
Ohio State’s offense has plenty of familiar pieces entering 2026. Julian Sayin is back at quarterback, Jeremiah Smith remains the centerpiece of the passing game, Bo Jackson returns after a 1,000-yard freshman season, and the Buckeyes have one of the deepest offensive lines in the country. But the offense itself could look noticeably different. Arthur […]
Ohio State’s captains have been working toward this moment
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to Watch Player to Watch: Legend Bey is ready to […]
Bucketheads: The Ohio State men’s non-conference schedule is rough, but is its roster finally set?
“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 214 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back for a rare, non-guest episode to discuss some […]
Ohio State continues pursuit of a priority OL in 2028 class, visit set for Nov. 14
Now single digit days away from game day, Ohio State is gearing up for one of the tougher schedules in recent memory, but the standard remains the same. Ready to see the 2026 Buckeyes in action, that feeling is only getting more intense, with Jeremiah Smith quoted as saying Ohio State will have, “a whole […]
Ohio State’s most important position battle might already be over
Ohio State entered preseason camp with legitimate questions at left tackle. Austin Siereveld had just finished an impressive season at the position, while Ian Moore represented the higher upside option who could allow Siereveld to move back inside to guard. Three weeks before the season opener, that question appears to have largely answered itself. The […]
Beyond the Box Score: Brandon Inniss is poised to take the next step this season
Brandon Inniss is a very easy player to root for. Inniss is now the seventh player to wear the Block “O,” with Ryan Day announcing the honor on Saturday. It’s a testament to Inniss’s progression, growth, and maturity, and it’s setting him up for potentially his best season yet as a Buckeye. Before Jeremiah Smith, […]
Player to Watch: Legend Bey is ready to electrify in the backfield at Ohio State
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. Ohio State has had some great running backs tote the rock in the scarlet and […]
Big Ten won’t allow NFL players back into college football
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to Watch Player to Watch: Ian Moore’s emergence could lay […]