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Colorado native Jackson Roper was back in the headlines on Thursday when he cut his top schools list down to 10 finalists. Scheduled to be at Ohio State in the coming weeks for another visit, Roper made it clear he will also be taking an official visit in June to see the Buckeyes once again. […]
One team came into Value City Arena ready to play from the tip-off, and the other team went through the motions. The Wisconsin Badgers, who we saw upset Illinois on the road and clobber Michigan State by 21 points at home, were nowhere to be found Tuesday night in Columbus. Ohio State, a team currently […]
On Wednesday, Notre Dame began its “unveiling” of the incoming coaches, freshmen, and transfers by holding some combo press conferences inside the Irish Athletic Center. Probably the most talked about comments came from Ohio State transfer WR Mylan Graham. When asked about the biggest difference is between Notre Dame and Ohio State, the former New […]
The easiest way to spot a future All-American defensive back is not always by hunting for the loudest stat line. Sometimes it is by finding the player coaches trust to keep the structure intact, snap after snap, against the best offenses on the schedule. For Ohio State, that player is Jaylen McClain, and the case […]
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss Ohio State football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 58 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back to […]
Ohio State did not take the field this week, and won’t for awhile, but that never really stops the conversation in Columbus. On the newest episode of Off-Script Ohio, we leaned into the kind of offseason debate Buckeye fans do best. Who you loved watching most, which recent stars you would drop onto the 2026 […]
Ohio State has secured a pair of commitments this week in right-shot forward William Tomko, along with left-shot defenseman Jakub Fibigr...
When Ohio State hired Arthur Smith to replace Brian Hartline as offensive coordinator, a lot of college football writers who I respect lauded the choice. It wasn’t a name that got me excited. However, if a lot of people I respected liked the decision, I reasoned it must be a solid one. Looking a bit […]
Indiana football remains in the mix for one of the top wide receivers in the country in the class of 2027, according to On3/Rivals. Monshun Sales, who attends Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis, announced a final four of Indiana, Ohio State, Alabama and Miami on Wednesday afternoon. It’s the Hoosiers and the three teams […]
Sure, Brian Hartline may be gone, but Ohio State is not letting that impact the standards they have set at the wide receiver position. Still one of the most talented groups in the country, the on-field production will be counted on in 2026. Newly named position coach Cortez Hankton will be expected to uphold the […]
After putting together my preseason All-American projection for Ohio State, the most interesting debate point wasn’t Jeremiah Smith (he’s the easiest lock on the roster). It was Julian Sayin, because quarterback is the one position where “elite” still doesn’t guarantee first-team preseason status. Sayin already owns the exact resume voters lean on in August. He […]
Things are about to start heating up for the Ohio State football team… and not just the weather. While it may not look or feel like it now, spring is quickly approaching Columbus, Ohio, and that means Ryan Day and Ohio State’s coaching staff are about to get a lot busier. In addition to spring […]
In his first season as a collegiate starter, one could hardly ask for more from Julian Sayin. Ohio State’s first-year-starting quarterback completed an incredible 77% of his 391 attempts for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns with just eight interceptions, leading his team into the Big Ten championship game undefeated and ranked No. 1 in the […]
Look at the wide receivers that have come through Ohio State and are now having success in the NFL. It’s not a coincidence. If you come to Ohio State, you will be coached and developed into a strong wide receiver prospect. Then, you will be ready to shine in the NFL. Consider Ohio State Wide […]
Preseason All-American teams are always part projection, part reputation, and part, “who already proved it on a national stage.” Ohio State has plenty of candidates for 2026, but the list really starts with two names who have already lived in the sport’s biggest conversations. First team lock: Jeremiah Smith If you’re building a preseason first […]
Ohio State did not just lose one tight end this offseason, it lost the entire core of last year’s group. Max Klare declared for the 2026 NFL Draft after leading the room in production, while Will Kacmarek moved on after exhausting his eligibility. Add in Jelani Thurman transferring out, and the position suddenly went from […]
Wednesday marked the final signing day for the 2026 class, and it was another reminder of how different times are in the current landscape of college football compared to what was just a few short years ago. What used to be a day filled with anticipation and excitement, the December signing period has taken over, […]
Bo Jackson is the unquestioned starter going into 2026, but Ohio State’s best version almost always comes with two backs the staff trusts. That is why the RB2 job is quietly one of the most important position battles of the offseason. A real second option changes how defenses play early downs, keeps the run game […]
The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast is here! Join hosts Justin Golba and Alex Frank as they discuss Ohio State football, basketball, recruiting, and much more! Come for the hot takes. Stay for the warm ones. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 56 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back and […]
With Brian Hartline headed to the University of South Florida as the head coach, there’s a new offensive coordinator in town, and he comes to Columbus with the play-calling experience Ryan Day needs in his O.C. Most recently, Smith served as the offensive coordinator for the Pittsburgh Steelers, but the veteran coach also served as […]
Ohio State’s football team is well within the thick of the offseason. Already days into February, Ryan Day and the coaching staff are about to get busier on the recruiting front, now that the open contact period is open. With spring recruiting camps quickly approaching, Ohio State is doing work identifying recruits it will want […]
When K.J. Hill became Ohio State’s career leader in receptions back during the 2019 season — less than seven years ago in geological time, but in world events it might as well have been the 18th century — he broke a record that had stood since David Boston snagged his 198th pass in 1998. Hill […]
Rivals released its final rankings for the 2026 class last week, and Ohio State saw a number of its commits receive high praise. Five incoming Buckeye freshmen finished the recruiting cycle as five-star prospects, tying Notre Dame for the most of any program. Those five are, in order: Overall, Ohio State finished with 11 players […]
Significant developments this weekend on Illinois’ coaching staff. First, special teams coordinator Robby Discher was reported to be heading to Ohio State. And then on Sunday, CBS Sports reported that defensive coordinator Aaron Henry is expected to head to South Bend and join Marcus Freeman’s staff at Notre Dame. Matt Zenitz reports Henry will be […]
Illinois special teams coordinator Robby Discher is reportedly heading to Columbus. CBS Sports reported Saturday that Discher will take over the same position for Ryan Day’s staff at Ohio State. Discher’s career has taken him to Tulane, Georgia and Louisiana before Illinois, where he arrived in 2023. Over the last two seasons, Illinois’ special teams […]