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 Ohio State heroes; from the biggest names in Buckeye athletic history to underappreciated icons to the athletes who will eventually become all-time Buckeye greats. You can catch up on all of […]
Ryan Day and the Ohio State football coaching staff are taking advantage of the time between spring football and summer football by hitting the recruiting trail head-on. Coach Day and the staff have been out on the road most of the last couple weeks visiting with some of the nation’s top high school football prospects […]
The Big 10 All-Tournament team was released shortly after the game, but I’m only writing this now because I wanted to savor the victory overnight before further griping about perceived disrespect. I already carped a bit about the regular season All-Conference selections, but I did justify their selections in the end, save for Hannah Camenzind […]
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 hype. What are you most hyped about heading into the 2026-27 season? You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Hype Week” articles here. There […]
The Ohio State men’s basketball team added depth to the frontcourt and elevated the already urgent need for a team pronunciation guide on Friday, getting a commitment from 2026 center Vuk Lazarevic, per Joe Tipton and confirmed by a source close to the Ohio State program. A 7-foot-1, 200-pound center, Lazarevic played his senior year of high […]
One month post-transfer portal opening, the dust has settled and the rapid pace of the news cycled has slowed down to a trickle. The first three weeks of April were just a constant flow of breaking news, telling people which players were opting to transfer and where those players were going — sometimes on the […]
It’s clearly ‘hit the road’ season for Ohio State’s coaching staff, as the past couple of days has seen numerous examples of the Buckeyes paying visits to top recruits all over the country. Wednesday being no different, Ohio State is putting in the miles to make sure they’re atop of the mindsets for their top […]
The question sounds old-school, but the answer is more modern than it seems. At first glance, it almost feels outdated. In a conference now defined not only by traditional Big Ten physicality but also by transplanted West Coast spacing, NFL-style quarterback play, and increasingly aggressive offensive design. Asking whether Ohio State can still win with […]
Ohio State isn’t just moving into the offseason, it’s defining it. Between a massive NFL Draft showing, meaningful spring game takeaways, and continued roster movement across both football and basketball, the Buckeyes are firmly in transition mode. But this isn’t a reset. It’s a reload, and the early signs suggest Ohio State is positioning itself […]
For most true freshmen at Ohio State, the first few months are about learning and adjustment. Brock Boyd has already moved past that stage. The Texas native became the first true freshman to lose his black stripe this offseason, a meaningful milestone within the program that reflects trust, consistency, and attention to detail. That early […]
Ohio State did not recruit Devin Sanchez to merely be the next talented cornerback in line. It recruited him to become the cornerback offenses have to game plan around and the kind of boundary defender who changes route concepts, shrinks windows, and lets the rest of the defense play faster because one side of the […]
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 hype. What are you most hyped about heading into the 2026-27 season? You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Hype Week” articles here. It’s Hype Week around these parts, and it’s time to […]
Ohio State beat Nebraska in every aspect of the game of baseball today, yesterday, and the day before. The Buckeyes looked like the team that had a top-20 ranking and was sitting in second-place in the conference standings. The Cornhuskers now have a flight home and five days to feel the bile in their stomach to figure […]
Over half of Lucas Oil Stadium looked on in shock. Fernando Mendoza, Indiana’s Heisman hopeful quarterback, was laid out on the turf after a hit by Ohio State edge rusher Caden Curry. Matt Patricia, the Buckeyes defensive coordinator, looked on and noted how this could change the game. “Okay, alright, here we go.” That wasn’t […]
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 hype. What are you most hyped about heading into the 2026-27 season? You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Hype Week” articles here. As […]
Ohio State got off to a fast start. A leadoff single was followed by a pair of walks to load the bases with 1 out. After an early mound visit, Husker starting pitcher induced a popup for the second out. Ohio State DH Mason Eckelman drove a ball to the right field warning track which […]
Ohio State didn’t just send talent to the NFL in 2026, it sent multiple defenders with real, immediate impact potential. That naturally raises the question, could a Buckeye take home Defensive Rookie of the Year for the fifth time in 11 years. There isn’t just one name to consider, there are several. But when you […]
We have made it to May, which means we are four months away from the start of the college football season for Ohio State. Spring practices wrapped up a couple weeks ago for Ryan Day’s team, so for now all is quiet for Buckeye Nation. Hopefully it will stay that way since in the past […]
Ohio State’s lone commit in the 2027 class, LJ Smith, is quickly ascending the recruiting rankings one year ahead of his expected arrival in Columbus. Smith, a 6-foot-4, 180-pound combo guard, committed to Ohio State in November, citing the program’s family-like atmosphere and track record for developing young players. At the time of his commitment, […]
Softball Cinematic Recap vs Ohio State Evaluating the postseason implications of this weekend’s trip to UCLA for Oregon softball Oregon among five finalists for 2027 4-star TE Anthony Cartwright III Ranking Oregon’s position groups following the spring game Highlight of the Day: Oregon Picks up first B1G Home Victory
For the second year in a row, Ohio State had the most players selected in the NFL Draft of any school, with 11 total players drafted this year. Among that group, the Buckeyes boast two of the top five picks and four first-rounders (all in the top 11), along with three second-round picks and one […]
Spring practice sessions may be over, but that does not mean that things have gotten any less busy for the Ohio State coaching staff. Just last weekend, Ohio State watched 11 former Buckeyes get selected in the 2026 NFL Draft. The successful weekend proved once again that Ohio State is one of the best programs […]
With the No. 172 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, the New Orleans Saints have selected Ohio State DB Lorenzo Styles Jr. The Pickerington, OH native played two seasons at WR for Notre Dame before transferring to Ohio State in 2023 and transitioning to cornerback. Lorenzo is the brother of LB Sonny Styles, who was […]
The Miami Dolphins made a mid-third-round draft pick that had everyone shaking their heads. Maybe it's time to stop and see the bigger picture.
At Ohio State, cornerbacks are expected to survive on an island. Davison Igbinosun learned how to thrive there. After beginning his career at Ole Miss and transferring into one of the most demanding defensive environments in college football, Igbinosun developed into a true outside corner, one who was trusted to match up against top receivers, […]