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What if there was only one: the transfer portal or NIL?

The landscape of college athletics is completely different from what it was 10 years ago — and personally, I’m not a fan. When the games are played, it’s awesome. There is so much parity in college football, basketball, and baseball. However, when the games aren’t being played, covering college athletics is like covering a soap […]

The 10 key moments in Ohio State’s 82-62 win over Maryland

Ahead of Super Bowl Sunday’s afternoon showdown against No. 2 Michigan, the Ohio State men’s basketball team traveled to the Xfinity Center in College Park to take on the Maryland Terrapins and secured a 82-62 win. The Xfinity Center has been a house of horrors for the Buckeyes before this contest, as they entered the […]

No. 9 Ohio State women pick up road win over No. 24 Washington, 70-60

Last season, No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball neutralized No. 24 Washington Husky guards Elle Ladine and Sayvia Sellers in Columbus when the pair scored nine combined points. This time, the Buckeyes were in Seattle, Washington, a couple thousand miles from home, to try and continue a two-game winning streak with Big Ten Tournament seeding […]

Rink Roundup: Ohio State women’s hockey hit the road to battle Wisconsin

Ohio State’s women’s hockey team continued their perfect start to 2026, sweeping a pair of games against Minnesota Duluth to run their winning streak to 10 games. Even more impressive is the Buckeyes did so without a number of their top scorers, who have left the team to head to Italy to participate in the […]

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No. 9 Ohio State women return to Seattle to face Washington

Thursday night at 9:00 p.m. ET, No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball face the No. 24 Washington Huskies on their home court for the first time in eight years. It starts a two-game away trip for the Buckeyes in the Pacific Northwest where the Huskies and Oregon Ducks await head coach Kevin McGuff’s side, who […]

Bucketheads Podcast: Is it desperation time for the men’s hoops team?

“Bucketheads” is LGHL’s men’s basketball podcast, hosted by Connor Lemons and Justin Golba. In every episode, they give you the latest scoop on the Ohio State Buckeyes and everything else happening in college hoops. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | Google Podcasts | iHeart Radio On episode 189 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Connor and Justin are back to recap Ohio State’s 92-82 loss to Wisconsin […]

Ohio State’s RB2 battle matters more than it sounds

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 […]

Ohio State women’s West Coast trip: LEGOs, Mario Kart and chaos

No. 9 Ohio State women’s basketball is bound for the Pacific Northwest as the Big Ten side takes its second annual conference trip to the West Coast for two games. This time, against the No. 24 Washington Huskies and Oregon Ducks. It is a trip that features a ranked matchup, a return to Eugene, Oregon […]

The Buckeyes have something to prove in 2026

If Ohio State wins the Big Ten Championship this upcoming season, it will be their first conference championship in six seasons. The Buckeyes haven’t gone six seasons without winning a Big Ten Championship since 1986-1993.  In three straight seasons from 2021 to 2023, Michigan beat Ohio State in The Game and went on to win […]

Checking in with the former Ohio State players currently in the NBA

Action around the NBA is starting to heat up. Not only is the league’s trade deadline on Thursday afternoon, next weekend will be the annual All-Star Game in Los Angeles. Currently there are eight former Ohio State players on NBA rosters, and one of them has already been moved ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline. With […]

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Hangout in the Holy Land: We have an official schedule to break down

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 […]

Why Devin McCuin should start at Wide Receiver for Ohio State in 2026

Experience you can trust Ohio State has built its reputation on elite wide receiver play for the better part of a decade. From first round draft picks to Biletnikoff winners, the Buckeyes consistently reload with star power on the outside. But as the 2026 season approaches, one of the most important pieces in the room […]

Two former Ohio State hockey players are thriving in the NHL

The NHL is nearing a three-week Olympic break, which will allow players from the league to play in the Olympics for the first time since the 2014 edition in Sochi. For those not traveling over to Italy to play, it will allow for some time to recharge their batteries for the final month and a […]

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Ross Bjork on Ohio State women’s athletics, ticket prices and more

On Thursday at Downtown Columbus’ Nationwide Arena, the NCAA was in town to build excitement for the 2027 Women’s Final Four. Local business partners, influencers, media and basketball greats like Katie Smith sat and watched as the hosting committee, a partnership of the Columbus Sports Commission and Ohio State, unveiled the 2027 tournament logo. After […]

Ohio State played host to a 2027 five-star offensive tackle

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 […]

The plays that made Kennedy Cambridge a must-watch for Ohio State fans

Ohio State women’s basketball guard Kennedy Cambridge was not alive when ESPN debuted its first ever top-1o plays countdown in the 1990s, but the guard seemed destined to make plays worth placement into one of the most famous lists in sports. On Sunday, against the Nebraska Cornhuskers, Cambridge put together another performance that sticks out […]