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Ohio State offers in-state RB, hosts son of Beanie Wells
Ohio State made the most of its Week 1 matchup against Ball State both on and off the field. The Buckeyes defeated the Cardinals 56-3 behind dominant performances from Jeremiah Smith, Julian Sayin and basically the entire defensive contingency. Meanwhile, on the sideline, the Ohio State staff was playing host to a number of recruits […]
Shirt of the Week: Jeremiah Smith: Built Different
In Ohio State’s 56-3 season-opening win over the Ball State Cardinals, Jeremiah Smith once again showed why he is the best player, let alone receiver, in college football. He went for 151 yards and two touchdowns on eight receptions, and didn’t step foot on the field in the second half. To punctuate his second score […]
All the news, analysis from Ohio State’s 56-3 win over Ball State
Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends […]
Off-Script Ohio: Ohio State rolls past Ball State, but Texas is already looming
Ohio State football is officially back, and if Saturday was any indication, the Buckeyes haven’t lost much of their swagger. The No. 1 Buckeyes opened the 2026 season with a 56-3 demolition of Ball State, piling up 671 total yards while holding the Cardinals to just 165. The Buckeyes scored touchdowns on eight of their […]
The most interesting numbers from Ohio State’s 56-3 win over Ball State
Ohio State left little doubt in their season-opening 56-3 win over Ball State on Saturday. The Buckeyes couldn’t find any traction in their first drive of the game, punting after three plays. Not much else went wrong for Ryan Day’s team, as they not only were able to showcase starters Julian Sayin, Jeremiah Smith, and […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Ohio State’s 56-3 win vs. Ball State
Ohio State felt like it played a million different guys in its opener against Ball State, and that was really the point of an expectedly lopsided Week 1 contest. The Buckeyes fed their stars on offense, with Jeremiah Smith going off, Julian Sayin lighting it up and Bo Jackson ripping off a long touchdown, while […]
The things that did (and didn’t) matter in Ohio State’s win over Ball State
Nobody expected the Ball State Cardinals to give the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes a true test in their season opener on Saturday in the Horseshoe, and, in fairness, they didn’t. However, en route to a 56-3 victory for the home team, the squad from Muncie did provide the Buckeyes with more of a challenge […]
Ohio State vs. Ball State game chat: Live updates from Week 1
The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes are set to finally kick off their 2026 college football season today in the cathedral of college football known as Ohio Stadium against the visiting Ball State Fighting David Lettermans. The game is set to get underway at the unusual start time of 12:30 p.m. ET and will be […]
I am excited to be nervous about Ohio State games this season
As Buckeye fans, we live a pretty charmed sporting existence. Ohio State has not lost more than two games in a season — including the postseason — in 15 years, and that was the Luke Fickell season, which barely counts. The Buckeyes have won 85% of their games this century, including three national titles and […]
Vast majority of Buckeye fans think 10-2 would be a successful 2026 regular season
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. In a couple […]
Land-Grant’s experts make Ohio State-Ball State predictions
Being the Buckeye beat’s black sheep blog, we here at Land-Grant Holy Land like to pat ourselves on the back. So, throughout the season, members of our staff will be making predictions about that day’s game. They will go on the record with what they think the final score will be, who the game’s MVP […]
OHIO STATE GAMEDAY: It’s a bad day to be a Ball State Cardinal
Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day! The long offseason is finally over, and we will get our first glimpse of the 2026 edition of the Buckeyes on Saturday afternoon as they host the Ball State Cardinals in the season opener. It will be the only chance for Ryan Day’s group to get some […]
11 other Ohio State players to keep an eye on this season
Every year, from the start of preseason camp until the first game of the season, the LGHL staff writes an article about a different Ohio State player that fans should be familiar with as the season approaches. These Player to Watch articles are released daily and highlight a Buckeye who could have an important role […]
Streaming expert on the best ways to watch Ohio State vs. Ball State for free
If you are the type of cord-cutter and TV viewer who cancels your streaming subscriptions after the football season is over and waits to sign back up until games are back on the air, a lot can change in between seasons. It can be incredibly confusing to find the best way to watch a game […]
What will Kyle Parker’s role be at Ohio State in 2026?
Kyle Parker arrived at Ohio State with something few players in the Buckeyes’ wide receiver room can offer, experience and familiarity with his position coach. Not high school experience, not potential, actual SEC experience. The former LSU receiver spent three seasons in Baton Rouge, gradually working his way from a lightly used freshman into a […]
3 & Out: What to know about Ohio State’s season opener with Ball State
First down Players to watch for Ball State 1) Keldric Luster Even though the Ball State quarterback is light on experience, he certainly will be an intriguing watch on Saturday. Luster has unique size for a quarterback, measuring 5-foot-10 and 250 pounds. While his height is less than ideal for a quarterback, his weight could […]
You’re Nuts: Which Week 1 college football game would be the best basketball matchup?
Happy Friday once again, and happy college football season! The start of college football means that college basketball is nearly on our doorstep, but having college football back is itself a reason to celebrate! So much, in fact, that we are talking about both for this week’s debate. There’s not any breaking news on the […]
Off the Cuff: What to watch for when Ohio State takes on Ball State in Saturday’s season-opener
Every Friday, Land Grant Holy Land is giving you real, raw, and unfiltered insight into what to look for in Ohio State’s upcoming game on Saturday. This is meant to be a loosely written, free-flowing column, as if you were asking us on the spot to deliver our insights on the upcoming game. Finally, it’s […]
An in-state running back reopens recruitment ahead of Ohio State visit
In-state running back reopens recruitment ahead of Ohio State visit A rare situation for an Ohio State program that is accustomed to getting its way on the recruiting trail, the Buckeyes didn’t exactly see the 2027 running back cycle go as planned. After making David Gabriel Georges their top priority at the position for nearly […]
Scarlet Spreadsheet: What the analytics say about Ohio State vs. Ball State
College football has evolved so rapidly over the last several years, and there are an increasing variety of ways to break down any given Saturday. Here on Scarlet Spreadsheet, we are going to compile all of the various analytical models to get the best possible preview of each of Ohio State’s matchups throughout the 2026 […]
LGHL’s 2026 Ohio State and college football season predictions
As the Ohio State football team prepares to embark on the 2026 college football season, we here at Land-Grant Holy Land are putting our sterling, expert, never-tarnished reputations on the line. To get ready for the season, our panel of experts is refusing to be silenced by the inevitable shaming at the hands of Freezing […]
Player to Watch: Hunter Welcing brings experience at tight end to 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 Texas. One area where Ohio State lost a lot from last year was at the tight […]
Ryan Day teases offense’s tempo will be a ‘weapon’ for Buckeyes
We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat. Player to Watch Player to Watch: Riley Pettijohn will be tough […]
Ohio State vs. Ball State: 2026 game preview and prediction
Ohio State football opens their 104th season at Ohio Stadium on Saturday when they host the Ball State Cardinals in the first meeting between the two programs. The Buckeyes open the season as the top-ranked team in the country, and Ryan Day’s group not only has their eyes on their first Big Ten title since […]
The must-have Ohio State T-shirts for this season
Buckeye fans, we have officially survived the offseason. All of the conjecture and anticipation is over, and tomorrow marks the beginning of what should be another historic Ohio State football season. But now that all of the talking is over, it’s time for you to put your wardrobe where your mouth is. We all know […]
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