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BYU football aims to catapult Texas Tech atop the Big 12 in 2026. But claiming the conference championship starts with collecting College Football Recruiting wins. And the Cougars answered that in a huge way Saturday: Beating Ohio State, Oregon and Utah for a major four-star target. Wide receiver Blake Wong handed the Cougars a massive […] The post 4-star WR commits to BYU over Ohio State, Oregon, Utah appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Ohio State already stole one coveted prospect away from the SEC. Now they’re closing in on an even bigger prize with one of the most dominant DLs in the 2027 class. 5-star California standout Marcus Fakatou is set to announce his commitment on June 29. Ryan Day’s team is among the three heavyweights alongside Georgia […] The post Ohio State ‘Heavy Favorites’ to Land Nation’s No.2 DL Over Key Factors: Report appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Not everyone initially believed Ryan Day had the momentum for this Mississippi star. For weeks, it felt like Ole Miss had the inside track to keep the 4-star 2027 OL at home. Then Kentucky also surged into the conversation, making a strong case. But Ohio State stayed patient, trusted the relationships they had built, and […] The post Ryan Day Lands Elite 2027 Commit Who Chose Ohio State Over SEC Powerhouses appeared first on EssentiallySports .
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the best of times or the worst of times. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Floor vs. Ceiling articles […]
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about the best of times or the worst of times. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Floor vs. Ceiling articles […]
College athletics have changed so much over the last few years that something like the ‘Tattoogate’ scandal will seem harmless in the current era. However, at the time, the fact that a few Ohio State players signed a few cleats and jerseys and gave away their Big Ten Championship rings blew up into a major […] The post “Are You Kidding Me?”: Urban Meyer Confirms His Stance on Jim Tressel’s Decision During Ohio State Scandal appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State fans are learning this lesson the hard way. Being the hometown favorite doesn’t guarantee anything in modern recruiting. For months, Kaylon Bailey looked like another Glenville-to-Columbus success story waiting to happen. The Cleveland native had the offer, the relationships, the pipeline and even a vision from Matt Patricia that fit his skill set. […] The post Ohio State Loses Defensive Recruit Who Was Central to Matt Patricia’s Plans appeared first on EssentiallySports .
It seems as though Oregon wants to challenge Ohio State for the title of “Receiver University” in the years to come. The commitment of receiver Dakota Guerrant pushed Oregon’s 2027 class into the Top 5 in the nation, a place Dan Lanning and his staff have visited with some frequency the last few years. A […]
It’s the conversation that never goes away. How many teams should be in the College Football Playoff? Four? Eight? Twelve? Sixteen? Sixty-four? One-hundred-thirty-eight? Who wouldn’t love to see a first round matchup between Ohio State and Charlotte? Since its introduction, the College Football Playoff has taken on a life of its own as this behemoth […]
Ohio State star receiver Jeremiah Smith stands alone as the only 99 overall player in EA Sports' College Football 27.
Last summer, Jeremiah Smith arrived as the highest-rated player in EA Sports College Football 26 with a 98 overall rating. One edition later, the brand decided even a 98 wasn’t enough for this Ohio State star. For the 2027 edition, they handed him something no player had ever received at launch. On Wednesday, EA Sports […] The post Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith Makes EA College Football 27 History at Launch appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith tops the rankings for the highest-rated wide receivers in the upcoming College Football 27 video game.
It was announced on Tuesday that former Ohio State head coach Jim Tressel will receive one of the highest honors given by the university when he is added to the Ring of Honor at Ohio Stadium during the 2026 season opener against Ball State. Tressel will be the third head coach in the Ring of […]
EA Sports announced Wednesday that Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith will be the first player to ever have a 99 overall rating at launch in the history of its college football video game series when College Football 27 drops next month.
We're down to the final team in our College Football Playoff projections for 2026. Can Ohio State live up to expectations? The post Predicting the 2026 Playoff: No. 1 Ohio State appeared first on Saturday Down South .
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. From now until […]
Oregon is No. 1 on EA College Football 27's team power rankings at 91 overall, with Ohio State and Indiana just behind the Ducks at 90.
Long before the national title. Long before the famous sweater vest. Long before he became one of the most successful coaches in school history, Jim Tressel was simply an Ohio kid who dreamed about Ohio Stadium. That connection never left him. And now, everyone will see that legacy when they enter the Shoe. On Tuesday, […] The post Jim Tressel Sends Special Message After Ryan Day’s Ohio State Makes Major Season-Opener Announcement appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Former Ohio State head football coach Jim Tressel got a surprise on Tuesday when he was announced as the newest inductee into the program's Ring of Honor.
The top 10 offenses and defenses in EA College Football 27 have been revealed.
When Ohio State signed its 2026 recruiting class, most of the attention naturally gravitated toward the household names. Players like Chris Henry Jr, Blaine Bradford, Sam Greer, Khary Wilder, and Cincere Johnson generated much of the excitement among Buckeye fans, and for good reason. They were highly ranked prospects with national recruiting battles attached to […]
Ohio State opened up the week with a BOOM! Ryan Day and the Ohio State coaching staff have had a busy June, hosting some of the nation’s top recruits in both the 2027 and 2028 recruiting cycles on campus. However, it was the 2029 class that Ohio State made headlines for on Monday. Elite 2029 […]
Austin Miller is barely kicking off his high school football journey, but the scary part is he might already be done with the entire recruiting process. After an absolute whirlwind of a weekend visit to Columbus, the elite 2029 wide receiver from Bellflower, California, decided he had seen enough and officially locked in his commitment […] The post Ohio State Lands Commitment from Elite 2029 WR Already Drawing Jeremiah Smith Comparisons appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The long-running debate over which stadium is the toughest place to play in college football has a new update. Last year, EA Sports ranked Tiger Stadium as the toughest place, followed by Beaver Stadium and Ohio Stadium. But this year, there’s an important change, one that can settle a debate in the Big 10. Despite […] The post EA Sports Solves Longtime Feud Between Rivals Ohio State & Penn State appeared first on EssentiallySports .
With the season now just two months away, the recruiting trail is heating up as the final weeks of key recruitments begin to unfold. Amid the buzz, Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has shared the latest intel on a major target linked to Ryan Day’s program, which is also the final piece needed to secure their top […] The post Ryan Day’s Masterplan To Beat Tennessee For 5-Star OSU Target Gets Major Boost appeared first on EssentiallySports .