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Why Ohio State being a 2026 national championship favorite is unwarranted
Not long after Indiana beat Miami to earn their first football national title in school history, futures odds for the 2026 national champion were released. The favorite to win next year’s national title across many betting sites are the Ohio State Buckeyes. The news is a bit of a surprise considering how Ohio State’s season […]
Ohio State men get a gutsy overtime win, while football is preseason No. 1
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 Way-Too-Early Rankings Roundup: Ohio State Ranks Between No. […]
Hangout in the Holy Land: Who will be Ohio State’s next offensive coordinator?
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 54 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are trying to […]
Three lessons from No. 12 Ohio State women’s win over No. 9 TCU
Right as No. 14 Ohio State women’s basketball and the No. 10 TCU Horned Frogs stepped onto the court to play at The Coretta Scott King Classic, the Associated Press released its weekly poll to make it No. 12 against No. 9. Regardless of the ranking, the Buckeyes still pulled off a light upset against […]
Three stars: A hockey twist on Ohio State’s 82-74 overtime win over Minnesota
Hoping to head to Ann Arbor on Friday with some momentum, the Ohio State men’s basketball team (13-5, 5-3) welcomed the Golden Gophers of Minnesota (10-9, 3-5) to the arena formerly known as Value City Arena on Tuesday night. Minnesota has had some success in the building lately, winning two of the last four matchups […]
Buckeye Plays of the Week: Gray shines, dance wins title, Dunne scores quickly
The Buckeyes might not have been playing in Monday’s CFP National Championship game, but there was still plenty to be excited about this weekend as Buckeye fans. The women’s basketball team won a nail-biter against No. 9 TCU. The Ohio State dance team is bringing new hardware back to Columbus. The No. 2 women’s ice […]
Is there a changing of the guard among the blue bloods?
Ohio State’s standing in the historical hierarchy of college football will never be questioned. The Buckeyes’ on-field success, combined with school traditions, has made Ohio State a giant in a sport that dates back to just after the Lincoln Administration. But in the ever-changing landscape of college athletics, it’s worth wondering if there’s a changing […]
After a big win Saturday, the men’s hoops team has a chance to gain some momentum Tuesday night
After a big win on Saturday against UCLA, the Ohio State men’s basketball team will look to keep the momentum rolling at home against Minnesota on Tuesday night, and this is a game the Buckeyes need to have. The Buckeyes come into the matchup at 12-5 overall and 4-3 in the Big Ten, while Minnesota […]
Kayden McDonald season in review: From replacement to defensive anchor
Ohio State faced a massive challenge entering the 2025 season. Two of its most dominant interior defenders, Tyleik Williams and Ty Hamilton, had departed for the NFL, leaving a significant void at defensive tackle. Into that gap stepped Kayden McDonald, and what unfolded over the course of the season was one of the most impressive […]
Ohio State’s relentless effort on one possession against UCLA ‘got the best of’ Jake Diebler
Minutes after an emotionally draining 72-69 loss to No. 10 Nebraska on January 5, Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler lamented his team’s inability to get to loose balls against the undefeated Cornhuskers in a game that ultimately was decided by one possession. “There were loose balls that we typically get to, that tonight that […]
Brutus, Buckeyes win three national titles; women’s hoops gets top-10 win
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 Transfer portal helps Ohio State rebuild defense for […]
Good Hoops Morning: With Michigan looming, Ohio State can’t overlook Minnesota
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 (-8.5) vs. […]
Ohio State offers rising 2027 safety
Ohio State’s coaching staff led by Ryan Day gets a break in the action following the start of the new year. College football players across the nation officially began entering their names in the transfer portal on Jan. 2 and what followed felt like a madhouse for college football. What seemed like half of all […]
Ohio State’s Chance Gray excels on holiday of personal importance
Basketball is a global game, but in most games, there are “small world” stories. Tales of past history between opponents, international matchups played overseas, carried over to the United States, and moments where history repeats itself. Monday’s victory for No. 14 Ohio State over the No. 10 TCU Horned Frogs carried its own history that […]
Supporting cast leads No. 14 Ohio State women past No. 10 TCU 71-69
To celebrate the life of Coretta Scott King, the wife of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., the Coretta Scott King takes place every Martin Luther King Jr. Day. This year, the annual doubleheader of power conference sides in NCAA women’s basketball included No. 14 Ohio State women’s basketball and the No. 10 TCU […]
Transfer portal helps Ohio State rebuild defense for 2026
A week ago in this space I tried to offer a comforting voice in the midst of what seemed like only departures in the transfer portal with few incoming signings at that time. I felt that there was little to no chance that Ohio State would end up that far underwater where the portal was […]
No. 14 Ohio State women’s basketball vs. No. 10 TCU: Preview and prediction
The schedule is not wrong. No. 14 Ohio State women’s basketball is not done with nonconference, regular season, basketball. Monday in Newark, New Jersey, the Buckeyes face the No. 10 TCU Horned Frogs in The Coretta Scott King Classic. Played annually on Martin Luther King Jr. day, the doubleheader pits the Buckeyes and Horned Frogs […]
Ohio State’s biggest transfer portal departures, additions
Ohio State experienced its most active transfer period since the start of NIL, with 30 scholarship players exiting the program and 16 newcomers making their way to Columbus. Overall, the Buckeyes did a good job of filling some holes on the roster with talent and experience, but depth took a hit across the board. The […]
LIVE UPDATES: Ohio State transfer portal tracker
With the transfer portal officially opening on Jan. 2, Land-Grant Holy Land is keeping track of all the roster movement surrounding Ohio State, including both players leaving the program and new additions from elsewhere. This tracker will be kept up to date as more moves are announced. All recruiting rankings are via the 247Sports Composite […]
MC&J: Wrapping up the 2025 season with a Miami/Indiana prediction
Bowls/CFP ATS: 22-23 (15-16 National, 7-7 B1G) Season ATS: 154-137 (80-73 National, 74-64 B1G) What a season it has been! There have been some good weeks, bad weeks, and a bunch of weeks where it felt like we were just treading water. Hopefully you had as much fun reading these picks articles as I did […]
Away Day: A road trip playlist for Ohio State’s trip to New Jersey
When Land-Grant Holy Land goes on the road to cover Ohio State women’s basketball, it is more than likely behind the wheel of a nearly 17-year old internal combustion engine. “The Toaster,” as the car is aptly named, will be at The Coretta Scott King Classic, along with SBNation’s home for Ohio State athletics. Normally, […]
By the numbers: Ohio State breaks out the Jim Jackson jerseys, beats UCLA 86-74
Sitting on the edge of the NCAA Tournament field with an 11-5 record as of Saturday morning, Ohio State (12-5, 4-3) welcomed in the UCLA Bruins (12-6, 4-3), coached by the always cheery Mick Cronin. It was a potential resume-building win for both teams — for Ohio State it was a Quad-2 opportunity playing at […]
Three things I’m still thinking about that give me hope for the Buckeyes in 2026
The Buckeyes have rightfully been on the receiving end of much examination and criticism in the wake of back-to-back losses to end the season — first in the Big Ten Championship to Indiana, followed by the Cotton Bowl loss to Miami — but the season wasn’t without its bright spots too. Here are three things […]
Five candidates for Ohio State’s offensive coordinator position
With the transfer portal closing, now Ryan Day can focus his attention on deciding who will take over for Brian Hartline as Ohio State’s offensive coordinator. This marks the third consecutive offseason that Day has decided who will be calling the plays for the Buckeyes in the fall. In January 2024, Day hired Bill O’Brien […]
Good Hoops Morning: Is Saturday against UCLA the day Ohio State finally gets a “big” win?
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 (-4.5) vs. […]
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