Imagine firing a guy who went on to win seven national championship rings and became the undisputed GOAT of college football. Hard to picture, right? But long before the trophies and the Alabama dynasty, a 30-year-old Nick Saban actually got handed his pink slip at Ohio State. He was working as the Buckeyes defensive backs […]
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Everyone knows that Nick Saban left an unmatched legacy at Alabama. But those outside the college football world might not know that Saban once coached at Ohio State. He was the defensive backs coach from 1980 to 1981 under head coach Earle Bruce. Interestingly enough, Saban was hired to replace Pete Carroll. However, he was […]
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Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season. Check out all of our ”Player to Watch” articles to get ready for the season opener against Texas. One of the biggest questions Ohio State had following last season was who would replace […]
Chisolm Gives Ohio State 1-0 Win in Opener over Virginia Tech
Texas football versus Ohio State in Week 2 presents more than an eye-grabbing quarterback battle. Arch Manning and Julian Sayin aren’t the only ones fueling early intrigue for that contest. Auburn transfer wide receiver Cam Coleman earned mention with Buckeyes star wideout Jeremiah Smith Wednesday. Now Coleman has responded to that comparison. Coleman shared via […]
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Helaman Casuga beat Chris Henry Jr. to last year’s Polynesian High School Football Player of the Year Award, but Henry did not let the disappointment define the experience. Months later, he was back among Polynesian stars at the Polynesian Bowl, scoring Team Mauka’s first touchdown before saying, “It’s been a great experience to, you know, […]
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Before Ohio State and Michigan lock horns at Ohio Stadium in November, the two programs are already involved in a battle. The Wolverines have now joined the race for the nation’s No. 1 offensive tackle in the 2028 class. While both programs have major attractions for the prospect, there are other programs involved in this […]
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Ryan Day was intending to keep his plans for the upcoming season under wraps, but it looks like his own running back might have spilt the beans. Ja’Kobi Jackson, while answering a question during his media appearance, confirmed the new position of an Ohio State player. “When I see [Eddrick Houston] and Smith, Ohio State’s […]
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An executive from a rival Big Ten school pointed to an underappreciated characteristic of the 2026 Ohio State roster that […]
The five-star wide receiver recruit is set to begin his first season at Ohio State.
Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season. Check out all of our ”Player to Watch” articles to get ready for the season opener against Ball State. Some great quarterbacks have elite weapons to throw to, while others make the weapons […]
The college football season is approaching, and NFL Draft fans will be looking for which players could be drafted early. A lot can change before the 2027 NFL Draft, but a lot of tape is out there already. Here is the 2027 NFL Draft Big Board: Preseason. # Player Position Rank School 1 Jeremiah Smith WR1 Ohio State 2 Leonard Moore CB1 Notre Dame 3 Colin Simmons EDGE1 Texas 4 Dylan Stewart EDGE2 South Carolina 5 Arch Manning QB1 more
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Ohio State football Saturdays are getting closer by the day, and at this point, there is no hiding it. With another scrimmage coming this weekend, followed likely by the announcement of this year’s captains and the recipient of the Block O jersey, the Buckeyes are quickly approaching the point where preseason camp starts to feel […]
There is already enough bad blood between Texas and Ohio State to make their Week 2 clash feel like a playoff game. Ryan Day has owned Steve Sarkisian so far, beating Texas in both 2024 and 2025 and leaving Sarkisian with no answers. Now the Buckeyes walk into Austin on Sept. 12 looking to make […]
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Ohio State cross country runners Audrey DeSantis of the women's team and Noah Sharp from the men's squad have been named to the Big Ten Conference's 2026 Runners to Watch Lists.
College football season is rapidly approaching, with fall camp underway. We’re going through Indiana’s schedule to look ahead at all 12 opponents for 2026. Opponent: Ohio State Date/Time/TV: Saturday, October 17, TBD Location: Memorial Stadium, Bloomington, Indiana 2025 record/postseason result: 12-2, 9-0 Big Ten (13-10 loss to Indiana in the Big Ten Championship Game, 24-14 [...]
When a team is ranked No. 1 in the country, it usually means its roster is completely loaded with individual superstars. But in the case of Ohio State, the 2026 preseason AP All-American was shocking. Despite topping both the preseason AP Top 25 and the Coaches’ poll, the Buckeyes had a rather limited representation on […]
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Ohio State women's soccer opens the first 2026 home stint Thursday by hosting the Kansas Jayhawks at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. Kickoff is set for 5 p.m. and the match will be streamed live on B1G+.
We are a couple of weeks into Ohio State’s preseason camp, and some things are starting to take shape ahead of next month’s season opener against Ball State. There are also a number of questions still left to be answered for the Buckeyes over the next couple weeks. Head coach Ryan Day has given some […]
Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season. Check out all of our ”Player to Watch” articles to get ready for the season opener against Texas. Ohio State has had an incredible line of quarterbacks over the past 15 years. Following […]
PFF's All-Big Ten Decade Team features stars like C.J. Stroud, Jonathan Taylor, Marvin Harrison Jr. and Micah Parsons, assessing the best at every position in the conference since 2016.
I am, admittedly, a sucker for Ohio State traditions. I will openly weep from the moment the Marching Band’s snare drums enter the field for the Ramp Entrance well through when the drum major sprints through the center of the assembled band members. I still get chills watching “Script Ohio” despite having seen it roughly […]
Ohio State does not just recruit elite wide receivers; it churns out future NFL first-rounders on a strict assembly line. But 2026 brings a different kind of buzz to Columbus. With superstar Jeremiah Smith locked in as the top target, everyone wondered who would step up next. Enter freshman Brock Boyd, a kid making a […]
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Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith was named a first team selection and offensive lineman Luke Montgomery was placed on the second team ahead of the 2026 season.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- The Ohio State men's soccer team begins the 2026 season officially at 8 p.m. Thursday in the season opener at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium. The Buckeyes take on Virginia Tech to get the season underway.