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There is still a lot of time between now and National Signing Day, but Ohio State has a ton of work to do in the 2027 recruiting class. The Buckeyes hold 15 verbal commitments in this cycle, a class that currently ranks No. 11 in the country per the 247Sports Composite. While Ryan Day and […]
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day just pulled off a masterclass in recruiting chess by dropping a scholarship offer to Jordan Darren Djila Tchuisseu, a defensive back from Canada who is currently shutting things down in the secondary at Baylor School over in Chattanooga. The “masterclass” in question is that Jordan also happens to be […] The post Ryan Day Makes Surprising Move to Lure 5-Star RB Target Away from SEC Powerhouse appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Many people assume QB Brady Edmunds is Ohio State’s longest-tenured commit because he committed to the Buckeyes in December 2024. But that title actually belongs to 5-star WR Jamier Brown who committed a month earlier in November. Since then, some of the biggest programs in college football have tried to change his mind. Yet he […] The post Ohio State’s Longest-Tenured Commit Reveals Major SEC, Big Ten Programs Tried to Poach Him After Brian Hartline’s Exit appeared first on EssentiallySport...
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 our Biggest Concerns. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Biggest Concerns here. Quarterbacks in today’s college football are, more often than not, […]
Special thanks to Eric Boggs of The OHIO Podcast for joining me to discuss Ohio State’s roster on this week’s podcast: Offense In late January head coach Day hired offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, a 15-year NFL veteran coach, the same month as he took back playcalling duties from former OC/WR coach Brian Hartline for the Cotton Bowl against Miami. […]
Ryan Day has recruited Michigan before and won battles there before. But landing a QB from Detroit who grew up cheering for Michigan teams is a tougher sell. Yet Donald Tabron II himself is giving Ohio State a reason to believe. Donald Tabron II is one of the crown jewels of the 2028 recruiting class. […] The post Ryan Day’s QB Target from Michigan Gives Ohio State Reason to Believe With C.J. Stroud Admission appeared first on EssentiallySports .
No one expected that former Ohio State wide receiver Carnell Tate’s name would be called out when Tennessee was on the clock for their 4th overall pick. However, behind the scenes, the Titans saw more value in him than the experts predicted. Beyond that surprise, though, Tate also did something else entirely for Ohio State. […] The post Ryan Day’s Ohio State Surpasses LSU in One Key Area, Claims National Champion WR appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ryan Day and Ohio State have become more active in recruitment over the past few days. Just as things were set to improve with the commitment of a five-star prospect, the Buckeyes were kicked out of the race. Five-star cornerback John Meredith III has trimmed his list, and the Buckeyes are far from being the […] The post Upsetting News for Ryan Day, Ohio State as 5-Star John Meredith’s College Destination Nearly Confirmed appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The college football chapter of the Brendan Sorsby saga is over after the Texas Tech QB withdrew his lawsuit against the NCAA and entered the supplemental draft. That means the Big 12 doesn’t have to take any harsh call on one of its programs. For former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer, the ending seems […] The post Urban Meyer Calls Brendan Sorsby Exit a “Merciful End,” Takes Clear Stance on Texas Tech Boycott 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 our Biggest Concerns. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Biggest Concerns here. Heading into the 2025 season there was questions about how […]
Recruiting insiders were listening closely when Jean Agenor, David Gabriel Georges’ uncle, laid out how the five-star’s recruitment would unfold: “We’re going to go through with the process, and we’re going to give Ole Miss and Georgia the opportunity to make their pitch.” Just as the SEC giant, Kirby Smart, was about to roll out […] The post Ohio State’s 5-Star RB Target Goes Against Family, Cancels Visit to SEC Powerhouse appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Ryan Day and CBs coach Tim Walton know Ohio State needs at least three cornerbacks in the 2027 class. And when they secured Deontay Malone’s commitment, Buckeye fans celebrated. Just three days later, they struck again on the recruiting trail, landing their second CB commitment in four days. Per 247Sports, the latest to join Ohio […] The post Ohio State Continues Defensive Recruiting Hot Streak With Second CB Commit in Four Days appeared first on EssentiallySports .
When Ohio State landed Earl Little Jr. from Florida State during the transfer portal window, the immediate reaction centered around his production, and that made a lot of sense. After all, the veteran defensive back was coming off the best season of his collegiate career, earning Second-Team All-ACC honors after recording 76 tackles, four interceptions, […]
When it comes to recruits and their decisions, it’s usually either the school or the coaches. For 5-star DL Tyzon Swann, Ohio State has both. That combination is why this Big Ten school is sitting in a strong position for one of the most coveted recruits in America. And the biggest reason behind that growing […] The post Nation’s No.5 Prospect With 40 Plus College Football Offers Likely to Join This B1G Program 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 our Biggest Concerns. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Biggest Concerns here. Perhaps more than any other position in football, experience is […]
The New York Jets hosted former Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade for a workout ahead of mandatory minicamp. The post Jets Work out ‘Excellent’ Ohio State CB Before Mandatory Minicamp appeared first on HEAVY .
While last month saw the Ohio State staff hitting the recruiting trail head on, June has brought with it a completely different animal. Ohio State is now in the thick of visit season, both in the official and unofficial capacity. Many of the nation’s top high school talents in the 2027 and 2028 recruiting cycles […]
Ohio State seems to be learning nothing from its recent losses in the recruiting landscape. And the outcome has been the program suffering even more losses. Another highly coveted 305-pound blue-chip prospect in the 2027 recruiting class has snubbed the Buckeyes for an SEC team. Per Rivals’ Hayes Fawcett, defensive lineman Nate Kamba has committed […] The post Ryan Day’s Ohio State Loses 305lb Target to Struggling SEC Program 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 our Biggest Concerns. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Biggest Concerns here. As the summer is officially less than a week away, […]
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. Make the Case Week From now until preseason camp starts in […]
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Official visit season is in full swing, and Ohio State is already making the most of this portion of the calendar with its latest commitment in the 2027 class. On Sunday afternoon, four-star corner Deontay Malone has announced his verbal pledge to the Buckeyes. Hailing out of Massillon, OH, Malone ranks as the No. 11 […]
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 taking a stand and proving your point. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our “Make the Case” articles here. The […]
The college football off-season has officially hit its final stretch, which means we are entering ‘list season’. Heavy-hitting publications like ESPN, CBS Sports, The Sporting News, and basically everyone else are rolling out their variations of preseason top quarterback rankings for 2026, and things are getting a bit weird when it comes to Ohio State […] The post Returning Heisman Finalist Julian Sayin Gets Penalized for Jeremiah Smith & Co. appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Tennessee is in a serious bidding war with Ohio State for five-star running back David Gabriel Georges and has made an offer the Buckeyes would find difficult to match. But this isn’t the first time Tennessee has flexed its financial muscle in the transfer market. The Vols used a similar approach in the past when […] The post Josh Heupel’s Tennessee Accused of $2.5M QB Poaching Attempt by Big Ten Rival HC appeared first on EssentiallySports .