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3 & Out: A deeper look at Ohio State’s game with Penn State

This year at LGHL, the day before Ohio State games we are trying something a little different. “3 & Out” is going to inform you on the upcoming opponent for the Buckeyes. By the name, you probably could tell we are going to handle things in threes. Along with highlighting three key players from Ohio […]

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Players to watch, keys to the game vs. Penn State

Four times in the last eight seasons, Ohio State and Penn State have played with both teams ranked in the top 10 of the AP Poll. This season, that will not be the case. It was widely believed it would be at the start of the season, but four straight losses for the Nittany Lions […]

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You’re Nuts: Which teams will make the 2026 men’s Final Four?

Welcome back to the FINAL off-season edition of “You’re Nuts!” Ohio State tips off Monday night, officially kicking off the 2025-26 college basketball season. In addition to IU Indy-Ohio State, there are 173 other games on Monday night, so kick back, enjoy yourself, and watch some ball. Last week, Connor and Justin debated whether the […]

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Life in Simulation: Ohio State vs. Penn State

College football has once again returned to the virtual world in EA Sports College Football 26, allowing fans of all 134 FBS schools to take control of their favorite team. For Buckeye Nation, that means getting to dominate with one of the best rosters in the game. The game also allows us to get a […]

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Ohio State vs. Penn State: 2025 game preview and prediction

Ohio State returns to the field this week following their second bye week of the season. The last time the Buckeyes took the field was two weeks ago in Madison, where they blanked Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers 34-0. The shutout was the second of the season for the Ohio State defense, which is […]

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No Fall Weddings: Is Penn State more dangerous without James Franklin?

Throughout the year, Matt Tamanini and Jami Jurich will be getting into all things Ohio State and college football on “No Fall Weddings.” Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On the new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s “No Fall Weddings,” Jami Jurich and Matt Tamanini discuss […]

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Ryan Day says that Saturday will be a war against Penn State

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. For your Earholes… Land-Grant Podcast Network rolls out exciting new lineup […]

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Ohio State offers 2027 defensive lineman ahead of major recruiting weekend

Much of the talk this week has surrounded Ohio State’s visitor list for Saturday’s game against Penn State, but the Buckeyes are also finding time to offer new names. Thursday saw the latest prospect share the good news, as Ohio State’s newest offer was dished out to Deven Robertson. The Mississippi native is the prototypical […]

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Jaloni Cambridge on Naismith Player of the Year watchlist

At the end of each regular season, the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame picks a winner from all Division I women’s basketball players. Thursday, the group named its 50-player watchlist for the 2025-26 season, and the name of Ohio State women’s basketball point guard Jaloni Cambridge earned a place on the list. Cambridge joined the […]

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Ella Hobbs adds a new dimension to the Buckeyes’ forward rotation

Ohio State women’s basketball forward Ella Hobbs missed her first year of college basketball due to an ACL injury. It was not on a key rebound inside the paint or using her physicality to get through defenders under the basket. No, it was none of those situations expected of a 6-foot-4 forward.  “In high school, […]

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Get your limited-edition Brutus Top 25 tracker bobblehead

It has often been said that there is no recession-proof program in college football, quite like Ohio State. The Buckeyes have been ranked in the AP Poll more than any team in the sport, and only Alabama has spent more weeks at No. 1. So, to celebrate the program’s indestructibility, the National Bobblehead Hall of […]

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Ohio State set to host top players for Penn State game

Coming into the season, this weekend’s matchup was circled as one of the marquee showdowns on the college football calendar. While things have gone a bit sideways in Happy Valley and the game might not carry the same top-ten billing it once promised, Ohio State isn’t taking Penn State lightly. From the coaching staff to […]

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Five things to know about Penn State

The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (7-0, 4-0) are back in Columbus this week after a bye week last week to take on the reeling Penn State Nittany Lions (3-4, 0-4). A game that some people thought could be a top-three matchup, Penn State has had a disastrous season that has seen its head coach […]

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Locked Down: How Ohio State’s cornerbacks and the youth movement have turned the secondary into a strength

Ohio State’s defensive identity this season starts at the edges of the defense. The Buckeyes’ corner room has quietly become one of the deepest, most reliable units in the country. A blend of veteran leadership, tested transfers and high-upside youth that has allowed Matt Patricia’s front seven to operate with fearless aggression. Jermaine Mathews Jr. […]

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Bucketheads Podcast: Buckeyes impress in exhibition and Marcus Johnson decommits

“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 175 of the Bucketheads Podcast, we have an official basketball game to recap! It was only a scrimmage, but […]

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Ohio State men’s basketball player preview: Devin Royal

Even though it is football season, college basketball season is just around the corner with the Buckeyes tipping off on Nov. 3. There were a lot of roster changes for the Buckeyes heading into the 2025-26 season, and over the next couple of months we will be dropping one player preview a week to get […]

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The Long Game: How stability is becoming Ohio State’s strongest recruiting weapon

In an age of coaching turnover, booster collectives and headline-grabbing NIL deals, Ohio State is quietly winning a different sort of recruiting battle: the argument for steadiness. The Buckeyes’ selling point in recruiting rooms this fall has been less about an individual payday or a single flashy promise and more about a predictable process, consistent […]

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Hangout in the Holy Land: Buckeyes look to remain undefeated against reeling Penn State

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 34 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Ohio State is back on the […]

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Uncut: Ryan Day on it being personal as Jim Knowles comes back to Columbus

Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from ⁠Ohio State⁠ press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On today’s episode of “Land-Grant Uncut,” we are bringing you unedited audio from Ryan Day’s Tuesday, Oct. 28 press conference from the Woody […]

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