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The preseason AP Top 25 Poll dropped on Monday, with the Georgia Bulldogs once again beginning the season well within the top-five, clocking in at #3 behind Ohio State and Oregon. The first AP Top 25 CFB Poll of the season is out. Do you agree with your school's preseason ranking? pic.twitter.com/82mQuPlWCv — FOX Sports […]
Weeks after being the overwhelming No. 1 pick in the Coaches Poll, Ohio State claimed the top spot in the preseason Associated Press Top 25.
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. Ohio State must replace Carnell Tate as a threat to take some of the […]
Ohio State football is synonymous with college football royalty. The Buckeyes have claimed Heisman Trophies, national titles, and virtually every individual honor in the sport. Yet, one prestigious award has consistently eluded the program in Columbus: the Paul Hornung Award. Wide receiver Brandon Inniss aims to change that after earning a spot on the 2026 […] The post Veteran Ohio State WR Named to Paul Hornung Preseason Watch List appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Despite their disappointing exit from the College Football Playoff early this year, Ryan Day and Ohio State have been tipped by many analysts to have a better 2026 than other programs in the subdivision. However, a recent revelation from the head coach has exposed a major lapse in the team. Day acknowledged the Buckeyes fall […] The post Ryan Day Makes Vulnerable Confession Over Major OSU Unit Concern: “I Don’t Think We’re There Yet” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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’s secondary will have some new faces on the field this season. Gone are […]
Ohio State football pivots back to building a national championship caliber squad under Ryan Day. The 2026 campaign rises as a revenge tour for the head coach. Plus also for potential Heisman Trophy candidates at quarterback Julian Sayin and wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. OSU ended 2025 with two costly back-to-back losses: During the Big Ten […] The post Ohio State football game-by-game picks, postseason prediction for 2026 season appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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 plenty of experience returning on this year’s offensive line. The heart of […]
Kirk Herbstreit has spent around three decades with College GameDay. That period has included numerous changes to the show’s team. Now, he sits alongside Pat McAfee, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard, and Rece Davis. And despite the challenge of doing the show while also being available for commentary later on, the former Ohio State QB doesn’t […] The post ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit Makes “Toughest” Admission on College GameDay’s Challenging Side appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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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. 2025 was supposed to be Eddrick Houston’s breakout season. The […]
J.T. Barrett’s Ohio State career started because something went wrong. While that sounds strange for a Hall of Fame quarterback, that is how it happened. In 2014, starter Braxton Miller injured his shoulder in training camp. That forced Ohio State to hand the offense to an untested redshirt freshman who saved their season and built […] The post 12,697-YD Buckeye Legend QB Leads 2026 Ohio State Athletics Hall of Fame Class appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The 2026 season is yet to kick off, but the excitement has already reached a fever pitch. Ohio State’s marquee non-conference showdown against Texas is generating massive buzz. However, the ticket price for this one is something no one expected. Premium ticket prices on the secondary resale market have officially surged past $6,000, as per […] The post Ticket Prices Cross $6,000 for OSU’s Major Non-Conference Game appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State is one of just six schools to have at least one watch list member for every award announced thus far.
For Ohio State, 2026 is an interesting season. It’s not necessarily make-or-break, but it does carry significance. The Buckeyes won the national championship in 2024 with an incredible run through the first 12-team College Football Playoff, but lost in the Quarterfinals of the College Football Playoff in 2025. It now begs the question: which Ohio […]
As fall practice begins in Columbus, all attention is back on their star QB Julian Sayin. The Ohio State QB1 impressed in his first year as the starter for the program. However, there have also been questions about whether the star-studded offensive roster masked his flaws. Ryan Day doesn’t agree with that. “I think Julian […] The post Ryan Day Makes Stance Clear as Julian Sayin Faces Unexpected Criticism Over His Ohio State Advantages appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State began its 2026 football camp today. There are...
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 become the top pipeline in college football for wide receivers who have […]
Living up to the Ohio State standard means zero tolerance for lax behavior. Coach Ryan Day proved that during 2026 fall camp by benching freshman running back Legend Bey for two days. Bey missed key reps over a minor team rule violation, signaling to the entire roster that talent will not exempt anyone from basic […] The post “Undisciplined”: Former Michigan Coach Takes Shot at Ryan Day as Ohio State HC Delivers Locker Room Warning appeared first on EssentiallySports .
For most coaches, the transfer portal is a key weapon that they can utilize to bolster their roster. Lane Kiffin has made it his habit to construct his teams out of the portal. Ohio State head coach Ryan Day is thankful that the Buckeyes got transfer players who’ll help them next year. However, he is […] The post “I Don’t Like It”: Ryan Day Doesn’t Hold Back on Most Frustrating Ohio State Reality appeared first on EssentiallySports .
When people talk about Julian Sayin entering the 2026 season, the conversation almost always begins with statistics. It makes sense. After all, there is plenty to talk about. In his first season as Ohio State’s starter, Sayin threw for 3,610 yards and 32 touchdowns while completing a remarkable 77 percent of his passes, leading the […]
If there’s somebody who knows both the SEC and Big Ten well, it’s Urban Meyer. The famed head coach won national championships in both power conferences, first in the SEC at Florida and then in the Big Ten at Ohio State. Of course, there was also his NFL tenure with the Jacksonville Jaguars, but we…
The final season of Jeremiah Smith in an Ohio State jersey should be very beneficial for those lucky to draft him in college football fantasy drafts.
Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer made several key moves to consistently produce results at Columbus. One of Meyer’s key hires was Tony Alford, a former Colorado State All-American RB, as his running backs coach. In no time, he became pivotal in developing elite RBs like Ezekiel Elliot, Mike Weber, and J.K. Dobbins. When […] The post Ex-Ohio State Coach Turned Michigan Assistant Admits Hardest Part of Leaving Ryan Day & Co.: “Took Me a Year” appeared first on EssentiallySports .
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. There is no doubt who the leader of the Ohio State defensive line is this […]