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Ohio State adds more elite talent to spring guest list
Despite the snow on the ground in Columbus, spring is quickly approaching for Ryan Day and the Ohio State football team. With the changing of the season quickly approaching, things are about to heat up in more ways than one for the Buckeyes. Spring is a pivotal time for the college football landscape. Ryan Day […]
3 lessons from No. 10 Ohio State women’s win over USC
Sometimes a losing streak feels like it will never end. For No. 10 Ohio State women’s basketball, it lasted exactly two games after an 88-83 victory on Sunday over USC. The Trojans brought a unique roster of size and athleticism that was not always easy for Ohio State to handle, even though it ended up […]
Buckeye fans don’t think you should ever root against your team
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. While we didn’t […]
Men’s and women’s basketball split games against top-25 teams
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. On the gridiron 2026 Spring Game Tickets on Sale NowOhio State […]
Ohio State will get last crack at elite top-five WR, adds Texas DL to spring guest list
Last week Ohio State sent out its spring practice schedule to recruits in preparation for another busy offseason of visits. The Buckeyes are set to return to the practice field on March 10, with this year’s Spring Game happening on April 18, so spring football is just around the corner. As such, recruiting efforts will […]
No. 10 Ohio State women battle USC, win 88-83
No. 10 Ohio State women’s basketball was in uncharted territory on Sunday afternoon when it entered a matchup against the USC Trojans on a two-game losing streak. Before the last week, the Buckeyes bounced back from previous defeats but had a humbling week against Maryland and Minnesota. Head coach Kevin McGuff’s side hoped to avoid […]
Despite solid effort, shorthanded Buckeyes fall 66-60 to Michigan State
After a huge win at home against No. 24 Wisconsin Wednesday night, the Ohio State Buckeyes (17-10, 9-7) made the trip to East Lansing to take on the No. 15 Michigan State Spartans (22-5, 12-4). After a back and forth game, the shorthanded Buckeyes fell 66-60. The Buckeyes were missing some key players in this […]
Good Hoops Morning: Ohio State faces No. 15 Michigan State in the house that Dale Bonner built
Before every Ohio State men’s basketball game, Connor Lemons gets you ready for that day’s action with key stats, players to know, and prevalent storylines for that day’s game on the “Good Hoops Morning” podcast. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Ohio State Buckeyes at No. […]
Ohio State men’s lacrosse hosts High Point today, looks to stay undefeated
After losing in the first round of last year’s NCAA Tournament, Ohio State’s men’s lacrosse team has started the 2026 season on a mission, winning their first four games. The Buckeyes will look to keep their foot on the gas on Saturday when they host High Point at the Ohio State Lacrosse Stadium at noon. […]
You’re Nuts: What is your favorite game from Thad Matta’s Ohio State tenure?
Welcome back to “You’re Nuts,” the weekly debate where our basketball writers (typically) pick an Ohio State basketball-related topic and debate it to the death or until we hit the word limit, whichever comes first. Last week, Connor and Justin debated whether the Ohio State men’s basketball team, which is currently sitting just on the […]
Ohio State’s slot receiver options could be the quiet key to 2026
Ohio State will always be judged by the stars on the outside, and 2026 will be no different, with Jeremiah Smith and Chris Henry Jr. headlining the room. But one of the more interesting wrinkles of the offseason has been how intentionally the Buckeyes have built out the slot. They return Brandon Inniss as the […]
Ohio State makes the cut with a top 2027 OL, set to host a five-star in March
Colorado native Jackson Roper was back in the headlines on Thursday when he cut his top schools list down to 10 finalists. Scheduled to be at Ohio State in the coming weeks for another visit, Roper made it clear he will also be taking an official visit in June to see the Buckeyes once again. […]
Ohio State re-offers 2027 receiver, hosting priority OL twice in the coming months
With nine commits and the nation’s third-ranked recruiting class per 247Sports, Ohio State’s 2027 class has more than just a solid foundation thus far. Plenty of work to still be done, we’ve seen the coaching staff making treks all over the country the past few weeks checking in on their top targets, and that includes […]
Ohio State 2026 NFL Draft prospects: Buckeyes experts answer questions
The Ohio State Buckeyes haven’t played football since December, but with the Super Bowl over, the NFL is gearing up for the 2026 offseason including the 2026 NFL Draft. With several former Ohio State players expected to be drafted this year, we are hosting a Q&A with the NFL fans around SB Nation’s extensive network. […]
Bucketheads Podcast: Buckeyes play their best game with a trip to East Lansing looming
“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 191 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Connor and Justin are back to discuss the Buckeyes going 1-1 last week, […]
7 Buckeyes will be competing for women’s hockey Olympic gold on Thursday
Thursday’s medal games in women’s hockey will be loaded with current and former Buckeyes. There will be 11 players from Ohio State vying for gold and bronze medals in Milan, with each of the four teams featuring at least one Buckeye. Of the 12 current and former players from Ohio State, the only one who […]
No. 10 Ohio State women outmatched by No. 23 Minnesota, lose 74-61
For the third time this season, No. 10 Ohio State women’s basketball played a game following a loss. This time it was against the No. 23 Minnesota Golden Gophers, a side that recently entered the Associated Press’ top-25 and entered the night with an eight-game winning streak. Minnesota picked up its ninth win in a […]
Should Buckeye fans ever root for Ohio State to lose?
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. With their big […]
Making the case for Jaylen McClain to be an All-American in 2026
The easiest way to spot a future All-American defensive back is not always by hunting for the loudest stat line. Sometimes it is by finding the player coaches trust to keep the structure intact, snap after snap, against the best offenses on the schedule. For Ohio State, that player is Jaylen McClain, and the case […]
No. 10 Ohio State women’s basketball vs. No. 23 Minnesota preview and prediction
Back on Feb. 24, 2016, Ohio State women’s basketball went to the Barn, the home of the Minnesota Golden Gophers, and lost 90-88 in overtime. That game is not important because of a key moment, even though a win would have given the Buckeyes a regular-season Big Ten title, but none of that applies in […]
Hangout in the Holy Land: Is Ohio State’s 2026 schedule better preparation for the postseason?
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 58 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back to […]
Bruce Thornton passes Lucas, Buford as Ohio State tops No. 24 Wisconsin, 86-69
The Ohio State men’s basketball team (17-9, 9-6) walked into the gym Tuesday for a late-night battle with the 24th-ranked Wisconsin Badgers (18-8, 10-5) on the outside of the NCAA Tournament picture. As of Tuesday morning, the Buckeyes were listed as the second team out of the big dance, according to the Bracket Matrix, which […]
You’re Nuts: Which Winter Olympics event do you wish had more Ohio State influence?
We have passed the halfway point of the Winter Olympics, and Ohio State has certainly put its stamp on one of the events. Women’s hockey has featured 12 past and present Buckeyes on the ice in Milan, with 11 of those players moving on to the medal round. Of the two semifinal games that were […]
Off-Script Ohio: Five favorites from the Ryan Day Era
Ohio State did not take the field this week, and won’t for awhile, but that never really stops the conversation in Columbus. On the newest episode of Off-Script Ohio, we leaned into the kind of offseason debate Buckeye fans do best. Who you loved watching most, which recent stars you would drop onto the 2026 […]
Play of the Week: Bruce Thornton does it all—in one play— against Virginia
Though Ohio State didn’t come away with the win in the Nashville Hoops Showdown this weekend in Tennessee, they kept it close against the No. 15 team in the country, even without the Buckeyes’ starting guard John Mobley Jr., who was ruled out indefinitely with a hand injury. In large part, this was thanks to […]