Before Ohio State and Michigan lock horns at Ohio Stadium in November, the two programs are already involved in a battle. The Wolverines have now joined the race for the nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2028 class. While both programs have major attractions for the prospect, there are other programs involved in this […]
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Ryan Day was intending to keep his plans for the upcoming season under wraps, but it looks like his own running back might have spilt the beans. Ja’Kobi Jackson, while answering a question during his media appearance, confirmed the new position of an Ohio State player. “When I see [Eddrick Houston] and Smith, Ohio State’s […]
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An executive from a rival Big Ten school pointed to an underappreciated characteristic of the 2026 Ohio State roster that […]
The five-star wide receiver recruit is set to begin his first 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 Ball State. Some great quarterbacks have elite weapons to throw to, while others make the weapons […]
The college football season is approaching, and NFL Draft fans will be looking for which players could be drafted early. A lot can change before the 2027 NFL Draft, but a lot of tape is out there already. Here is the 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Preseason. # Player Position Rank School 1 Jeremiah Smith WR1 Ohio State 2 Leonard Moore CB1 Notre Dame 3 Colin Simmons EDGE1 Texas 4 Dylan Stewart EDGE2 South Carolina 5 Arch Manning QB1 more
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Ohio State football Saturdays are getting closer by the day, and at this point, there is no hiding it. With another scrimmage coming this weekend, followed likely by the announcement of this year’s captains and the recipient of the Block O jersey, the Buckeyes are quickly approaching the point where preseason camp starts to feel […]
There is already enough bad blood between Texas and Ohio State to make their Week 2 clash feel like a playoff game. Ryan Day has owned Steve Sarkisian so far, beating Texas in both 2024 and 2025 and leaving Sarkisian with no answers. Now the Buckeyes walk into Austin on Sept. 12 looking to make […]
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Ohio State cross country runners Audrey DeSantis of the women's team and Noah Sharp from the men's squad have been named to the Big Ten Conference's 2026 Runners to Watch Lists.
College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026. Opponent: Ohio State Date/Time/TV: Saturday, October 17, TBD Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana 2025 record/postseason result: 12-2, 9-0 Big Ten (13-10 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game, 24-14 [...]
When a team is ranked No. 1 in the country, it usually means its roster is completely loaded with individual superstars. But in the case of Ohio State, the 2026 preseason AP All-American was shocking. Despite topping both the preseason AP Top 25 and the Coaches’ poll, the Buckeyes had a rather limited representation on […]
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Ohio State women's soccer opens the first 2026 home stint Thursday by hosting the Kansas Jayhawks at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. and the match will be streamed live on B1G+.
We are a couple of weeks into Ohio State’s preseason camp, and some things are starting to take shape ahead of next month’s season opener against Ball State. There are also a number of questions still left to be answered for the Buckeyes over the next couple weeks. Head coach Ryan Day has given some […]
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 an incredible line of quarterbacks over the past 15 years. Following […]
PFF's All-Big Ten Decade Team features stars like C.J. Stroud, Jonathan Taylor, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Micah Parsons, assessing the best at every position in the conference since 2016.
I am, admittedly, a sucker for Ohio State traditions. I will openly weep from the moment the Marching Band’s snare drums enter the field for the Ramp Entrance well through when the drum major sprints through the center of the assembled band members. I still get chills watching “Script Ohio” despite having seen it roughly […]
Ohio State does not just recruit elite wide receivers; it churns out future NFL first-rounders on a strict assembly line. But 2026 brings a different kind of buzz to Columbus. With superstar Jeremiah Smith locked in as the top target, everyone wondered who would step up next. Enter freshman Brock Boyd, a kid making a […]
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Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was named a first team selection and offensive lineman Luke Montgomery was placed on the second team ahead of the 2026 season.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State men's soccer team begins the 2026 season officially at 8 p.m. Thursday in the season opener at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Buckeyes take on Virginia Tech to get the season underway.
Jackson became just the fifth Ohio State freshman to rush for over 1,000 yards and was one of just three freshmen in the nation to do so in 2025.
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. When Ohio State named Arthur Smith as Brian Hartline’s replacement […]
The Wisconsin Badgers’ staff hopped into the 2028 cycle recently and extended a scholarship to a notable and rising wide receiver in the class. Northrop (Ind.) wide receiver Maddox Weil picked up a scholarship from Wisconsin last night as the momentum surrounding the recruit continues to build. Missouri, Cincinnati, Ohio State, and Auburn extended offers [...]
Since Ryan Day took over as the Ohio State football coach in 2019, he has guided some absurdly good offenses. The 2019 team averaged 46.9 points per game with Justin Fields, J.K. Dobbins, Chris Olave, Garrett Wilson, K.J. Hill, and a dominant offensive line. The 2021 team led the country at 45.7 points per game […]
The Ohio State football team led by head coach Ryan Day has seen the summer months fly by the team. There are now less than three weeks until this year’s roster of Buckeyes takes the field for the first home game of the 2026-27 regular season against Ball State. With the start of the season […]
Ohio State has experience returning on special teams. This is...