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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 […]
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, […]
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 .
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
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.
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 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 .
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 .
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 football is loaded for the 2026 season. Despite...
Big Ten teams, which include Michigan, Ohio State and Indiana, have won the last three national titles. So when Brian Kelly was asked which SEC squad could end that run, Lane Kiffin’s LSU did not come up. He pointed to two other powers instead. “Kirby Smart’s team at Georgia is gonna be deep and talented, […] The post Brian Kelly Snubs Lane Kiffin’s LSU and Names 2 SEC Rivals as Bigger Threats appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […]
College football is all about competitive advantages. A massive jersey sponsorship deal for Ohio State proves the scales will stay uneven.
Just days ago, the nation’s No. 2 RB David Gabriel Georges’ commitment ended a neck-and-neck battle between Ohio State and Tennessee and he finally gave his word to Josh Heupel. Now Josh Heupel is ploting for a second strike at Ohio State, by tragetting DJ Jacobs. The Vols are pushing hard to flip the 5-star […] The post Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Plots Double Blow Against Ryan Day’s Ohio State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ahead of the Big Ten Football Media Days, the Big Ten conference has released a list of its 2026 football preseason honorees. The list, which contains 12 college football players, was selected by a media panel. Of the 18 Big Ten programs, seven had at least one representative on the list, with the Ohio State […] The post Ohio State’s Julian Sayin & Jeremiah Smith Named Among Big Ten’s Top Honorees appeared first on EssentiallySports .
In 2022, JPMorgan Chase bankers were retained to help Florida State University explore potential private equity funding for its athletic department. Four years later, the bank announced its first sponsorship deal in college sports, a wide-ranging partnership with the Ohio State Buckeyes. The two engagements, which involve two different units within the banking giant, together […]
Ohio State has long been a financial powerhouse in college athletics. That shows through its elite rosters. Just last year alone, the department generated a record-high $336 million in revenue. Never mind, it had a $15.7 million surplus over what was expected. Now, in a groundbreaking move, it will add roughly $17 million more annually. […] The post Ryan Day’s OSU Lands $17M American Giant Jersey Patch Deal, Outpacing NBA Sponsorships appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State joins the growing trend of college athletic jersey patches in a monster deal.
From now until preseason camp starts later this week, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the things we need to get off our chests before the season starts; the things we need to get on the record. You can catch up on all […]
When Jim Knowles left the DC position at Ohio State, many thought their defense would crumble. However, Ryan Day roped in former Detroit Lions head coach Matt Patricia to work with the defense that was already solid. Former OSU linebacker Caleb Downs appeared on the July 22 Downs 2 Business podcast with Cam Newton and […] The post “You’re Lying”: First-Round OSU Star Recalls Matt Patricia’s Brutal Act That Stunned Ryan Day’s Locker Room appeared first on EssentiallySports .
All 36 OSU sports teams will wear Chase jersey patches.
Ohio State Athletics today announced a landmark partnership with JPMorganChase, uniting a global leader in education, research and athletics with the global leader in financial services. The agreement, JPMorganChase's first in college athletics, designates Chase as the official bank sponsor of Ohio State Athletics and the new jersey patch partner across Ohio State's 36 men's and women's varsity programs. The investment also provides new resources to support Ohio State student-athletes through ...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (July 2026) – Ohio State Athletics today announced a landmark partnership with JPMorganChase, uniting a global leader in education, research and athletics with the global leader in financial services. The agreement, JPMorganChase's first in college athletics, designates Chase as the official bank sponsor of Ohio State Athletics and the new jersey patch partner across Ohio State's 36 men's and women's varsity programs. The investment also provides new resources to support Ohio St...
Big Ten Media Days for the 2026 football season are set to commence in Chicago from Tuesday, July 28, to Thursday, July 30. Tuesday will include Illinois, Iowa, Penn State, Rutgers, USC and Wisconsin; Wednesday will feature Michigan State, Minnesota, Ohio State, Oregon, Purdue and UCLA; Thursday will have representatives from Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Nebraska, […]