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#59 George Fitzpatrick Redshirt Senior | 6-6 | 301 lbs. (+7) | Englewood, Colorado George Fitzpatrick (b. Jan. 13, 2004) is a highly touted offensive line transfer from Ohio State who was projected to replace Easton Kilty at left tackle last year, but missed the entire season due to an undisclosed medical crisis that seems to […]
As preseason camp begins this week, Land-Grant Holy Land is diving into its final theme every week of the off-season. This week is all about making predictions that may or may not be reasonable, in fact, some might say they are bold. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of […]
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. As preseason camp […]
Ohio State All-American wide receiver Jeremiah Smith gave a 1-word response to NIL rumors claiming he was making $0 in 2026. The post Ohio State Superstar WR Jeremiah Smith Gives 1-Word Response to NIL Rumors appeared first on HEAVY .
If you saw that headline on your feed, you probably believed it for a second. That is exactly what happened when Ohio State’s star wide receiver, Jeremiah Smith, got pulled into a viral post that looked like real news. On July 8, sports satire creator Shane Tuttle posted on X that Smith was playing the […] The post Jeremiah Smith Left Baffled After $0 NIL Earning Report Goes Viral 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 […]
As preseason camp begins this week, Land-Grant Holy Land is diving into its final theme every week of the off-season. This week is all about making predictions that may or may not be reasonable, in fact, some might say they are bold. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of […]
Tennessee, Ole Miss, and Ohio State are battling for 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges, a recruit who could become one of the most expensive freshman running backs in college football. On3’s Pete Nakos reported the final deal could land between $1 million and $2 million, yet a Buckeye insider believes Ryan Day has a cheat […] The post SEC Powers Throw Millions at Ohio State’s 5-Star Target, but Ryan Day Sticks to Recruiting Cheat Code: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Ohio State Football Player Reveals Ryan Day’s Ruthless Punishments for Being Late to Practice: “It’s So Bad” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Ryan Day’s Ohio State Loses Nation’s No. 1 Offensive Line Recruit to SEC Rival appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post ESPN Names 9 Former Ohio State Stars Among College Football’s All-Time Best appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Nation’s No.2 RB Set to Become Highest-Paid Recruit in History as Ohio State Battles Two SEC Schools appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Former Ohio State WR’s Brother, Nation’s No. 1 Recruit Commits to Ryan Day’s Program Over Big Ten Rivals appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post Ohio State Makes One Of The Biggest Hires in Program History – A Scout With Over 14 NFL Seasons Experience appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post SEC School Takes Page Out of Ohio State’s Recruiting Playbook to Lure Ryan Day’s 5-Star Target appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […] The post “Broke [My] Heart”: Urban Meyer Makes Painful Admission About Fatherhood During Time at Ohio State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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 […]