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You’re Nuts: What Buckeye are you most thankful for this holiday?
Everybody knows that one of the best parts of being a sports fan is debating and dissecting the most (and least) important questions in the sporting world with your friends. So, we’re bringing that to the pages of LGHL with our favorite head-to-head column: You’re Nuts. In You’re Nuts, two LGHL staff members will take […]
In Conversation: Mike Golic Jr. thinks Ohio State snaps the streak against Michigan on Saturday
On Land-Grant’s “In Conversation” podcast, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On the […]
Five things to know about The Team Up North
The best week of the season is officially here. The No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (11-0, 8-0) head to Ann Arbor to take on the Michigan Wolverines (9-2, 7-1) and try to break the four-game losing streak the Buckeyes enter “The Game” with. Here are five things to know about The Team Up North. Michigan […]
How Amare Bynum’s ascent could help unlock Ohio State’s ceiling
Ohio State freshman Amare Bynum is beginning to emerge right when the Buckeyes need him most. After posting a 12-point, 10-rebound double-double against Western Michigan and following it with eight points in the blowout win over Mount St. Mary’s, Bynum is carving out real momentum in the rotation. His efficiency and activity in limited minutes […]
Ryan Day says ‘everybody’ was at practice on Wednesday
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 […]
Bucketheads Podcast: The Buckeyes look to avenge last year’s loss to Pittsburgh
“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 179 of the Bucketheads Podcast, Justin and Connor are back to discuss the Buckeyes’ 113-60 win over Mount […]
A call to Woody Hayes reminded me why I’m thankful to be a Buckeye
Depending on how hot your blood runs, this week is either known as Rivalry Week or Hate Week. As the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes prepare to head to Ann Arbor on Saturday to take on the No. 15 Michigan Wolverines, I’ve spent a lot of time in recent days thinking about history, traditions, fandoms, […]
Ryan Day says ‘everybody’ was at practice on Wednesday
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 […]
In Conversation: The Athletic’s Austin Meek thinks Michigan is peaking just in time for The Game
On Land-Grant’s “In Conversation” podcast, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On this […]
Ohio State women’s basketball beats West Virginia from free throw line 83-81
Wednesday was a battle between Ohio State women’s basketball and No. 21 West Virginia. The Big 12 side had a reputation for getting to the free-throw line, and the Buckeyes brought a side with eight underclassmen. The Mountaineers scored 23 points from the free throw line, but it was late free throws by the Buckeyes […]
You’re Nuts: What is your favorite Michigan Week tradition, past or present?
Michigan Week is finally upon us! It’s a week Buckeye Nation looks forward to every year. As soon as the 11th game of the regular season ends for Ohio State, the next seven days are all about beating That Team Up North. Michigan Week isn’t just about The Game, though. In the lead-up to the […]
Arvell Reese, Ohio State’s Swiss Army Knife and make-or-break piece for The Game
If Ohio State is going to walk out of Ann Arbor with a win this weekend, Arvell Reese is the player most likely to decide it, in my opinion. Reese’s combination of size, speed, and football IQ has turned him into a true multi-tool defender for the Buckeyes. A linebacker who can read and fit […]
In Conversation: Bill Landis breaks down Ohio State vs. Michigan
On Land-Grant’s “In Conversation” podcast, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On today’s […]
By the Numbers: Key facts and figures going into The Game
Even though stats can be thrown out the window heading into The Game, there are still some key numbers that define this year’s Game and rivalry. Let’s take a look at them in this week’s edition of “By the Numbers.” 121 This is the 121st meeting between Ohio State and Michigan. Currently, the Wolverines lead […]
The five most influential people in the history of The Game, and why they matter
No rivalry in college football carries the cultural weight or season-defining stakes of Michigan vs Ohio State. Across more than a century, a handful of coaches and players have done more than win games. They’ve helped reshape how both programs approach the matchup, and in some cases changed the rivalry forever. Here are the five […]
What will be the key to Ohio State beating Michigan?
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. We are here, […]
Uncut: Mobley, Njegovan, and Diebler talk Thanksgiving, looking forward to battle with Pitt
Throughout the season, Land-Grant will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Following Ohio State’s lopsided 113-60 win over Mount St. Mary’s on Tuesday night, the media spoke with John Mobley Jr., Ivan Njegovan, and head coach Jake Diebler […]
Hangout in the Holy Land: Let’s talk about the best game of the season
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 42 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back for […]
Injury updates, Chip Kelly return, kicking ass, and more from Ryan Day’s press conference
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 […]
The unsung Ohio State role player and No. 21 West Virginia Mountaineers
On Nov. 14, 2025, the then-unranked West Virginia Mountaineers faced the No. 15 Duke Blue Devils in a game that became the talk of NCAA women’s basketball. After a pushing match at the end of the first half, the Mountaineers lost all but five players to ejections. It set up West Virginia for a second-half […]
Breaking down Ohio State’s 113-60 win over Mount St. Mary’s using only Thanksgiving foods
Before starting a stretch of five consecutive games against power conference teams, including two Big Ten games, Ohio State (6-0) entertained the Mount St. Mary’s Mountaineers out of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference on Tuesday night in Columbus. The Buckeyes were big favorites coming into this game, but the Mountaineers, as they’ve done recently with […]
Uncut: ‘Fun is kicking ass’ according to Ryan Day ahead of Michigan game
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 the Tuesday, Nov. 25 Michigan Week press conference from the […]
Who needs to be Ohio State’s MVP to beat Michigan?
t questions in the sporting world with your friends. So, we’re bringing that to the pages of LGHL with our favorite head-to-head column: You’re Nuts. In You’re Nuts, two LGHL staff members will take differing sides of one question and argue their opinions passionately. Then, in the end, it’s up to you to determine who’s […]
How Michigan shut down Ohio State’s run game last year and what it means for Saturday
For the past few seasons, the run game has seemingly been the Buckeyes’ undoing against their rivals up north, particularly last season. Despite an Ohio State team that outmatched the Wolverines on paper and exceptional talent in the 2024 running back room, inept play-calling and a baffling determination to run the ball up the middle […]
In conversation: The Dispatch’s Lori Schmidt says she ‘would be shocked’ if Smith and Tate didn’t play against Michigan
On Land-Grant’s “In Conversation” podcast, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On today’s […]