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Simeon Caldwell is quietly becoming a big part of Ohio State’s defense
The freshmen getting most of the attention at Ohio State this season have been Chris Henry Jr., Brock Boyd, Jay Timmons, and Khary Wilder. That makes sense. Two of them are dynamic receivers, Wilder is a pass rush monster, and Timmons is already one of the best players on the defense. But there’s another first-year […]
Ryan Day gets candid about special teams failures; why Wilder, Bey aren’t playing
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. This week’s fan survey Aside from J.J. and Julian, who are […]
Off-Script Ohio: Maryland preview, biggest surprises and our CFP top four
Ohio State gets a favorable matchup with Maryland, while Cole and Joey discuss the biggest surprises of the season and make their College Football Playoff top four picks. Ohio State is back in action Saturday, taking on Maryland at 4:15 p.m. ET on BTN. The Buckeyes enter as 34.5-point favorites, and after a dominant defensive […]
You’re Nuts: Which Buckeye has been the most pleasant surprise this season?
Ohio State enters this week’s game against Maryland with a 4-1 record. The only loss for the Buckeyes came by a point to Texas, who is currently the top-ranked team in the country. Most recently, Ohio State went on the road into a tough environment at Iowa and handled their business in the 31-14 win […]
After watching NCAA Tournament from bench, Josh Ojianwuna is ready to “give his all” for Buckeyes this season
Ohio State’s 66-64 loss to TCU in the NCAA Tournament last season was tough to swallow for everyone involved — players, coaches, and fans alike. The Buckeyes gave up a 13-2 run in the final five minutes of the first half, falling behind by a bundle of points (15, to be exact) by the halftime […]
Ohio State vs Indiana has officially been Big Nooned
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 Kickoff Time Against Indiana Announced for Noon ET […]
Aside from J.J. and Julian, who are you most confident in on the Ohio State offense?
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. Well, the Buckeyes survived the Kinnick Stadium test this past Saturday, and on Saturday, Oct. 17, they will face an even bigger test at Memorial Stadium. But before […]
Ohio State preparing for another busy recruiting weekend
Ohio State is now 4-1 following an impressive victory against Iowa. Ryan Day and the Buckeyes walked out of Kinnick Stadium with a 31-14 win thanks in large part to Jeremiah Smith having another elite showing. Smith showed once again he was the best player in college football with another 200-yard, multi-touchdown game. The Buckeyes […]
You’re Nuts: What was the most important thing we learned from the Iowa game?
Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa was not the kind of performance that radically changes how we view the Buckeyes, but it might have clarified a few things. Playing in one of the more difficult road environments in the Big Ten, Ohio State controlled the game for most of the afternoon, outgained the Hawkeyes 484-238, […]
Grumpy Old Buckeye: Nitpicking Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
In the classic battle of eyes (both Buck and Hawk), it was the Buckeyes of Ohio State that came away with the victory Saturday in Big Ten play. It may not be the most difficult game on the schedule in 2026 (then again, it may be), but in the end, a 31-14 win in Iowa […]
Get to know Ohio State guard Curtis Givens: Knockdown shooter and aspiring optometrist
After getting very little from his bench last season, Ohio State head coach Jake Diebler was on a mission this spring to add plenty of depth to the 2026-27 roster. The Buckeyes’ first-round loss to TCU in the NCAA Tournament embodied a yearlong issue — the Buckeyes had the talent and firepower to hang around […]
By the Numbers: Key numbers that stand out from Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
Jeremiah Smith isn’t just great; he’s once in a generation. Enjoy it. Ohio State rode No. 4 and Julian Sayin to a dominant 31-14 win at Iowa, a game that showed the Buckeyes’ mettle and national championship potential. Here are some key numbers from the victory. 207/3,381/36 Jeremiah Smith is now Ohio State’s all-time leader […]
Wrap up the Iowa win with the latest news and analysis
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 Ohio State opens as 34.5-point favorites over Maryland […]
Off-Script Ohio: Iowa recap, defensive turnaround and what comes next
Ohio State took care of business against Iowa on Saturday, winning 31-14 and getting back on track in a big way after a concerning defensive performance against Illinois. Cole got the exact score right, so naturally we had to talk about that first. The Buckeyes jumped out to an early 7-0 lead after Kenyatta Jackson […]
Ohio State’s offensive performance against Iowa was historic, and not just for Jeremiah Smith
The Buckeyes likely won’t get the credit they deserve for beating up on a No. 14 Iowa team on the road. Ohio State as a blue blood program is expected to easily win games over the Hawkeyes, even despite the top-15 ranking next to their name. That has largely been the case throughout history, as […]
Ohio State’s win over Iowa finally showed us what progress looks like
Now look, I am not going to suddenly pretend that I think Iowa is a great football team simply because Ohio State beat the Hawkeyes by 17 points on Saturday. I have an enormous amount of respect for Kirk Ferentz, Phil Parker, and virtually everything about the Iowa program, but I didn’t believe that this […]
Jeremiah Smith vs. Iowa’s secondary decided the game
No one needed to rewatch the tape to see which matchup decided this one. Iowa came into Saturday with one of the best defenses in the country. They were allowing eight points and 152 passing yards per game. The Hawkeyes knew exactly who Ohio State’s best player was. They also knew that keeping the ball […]
Shirt of the Week: ‘Jeremiah Smith: Are You Not Entertained?’
Yesterday in Iowa City, wide receiver Jeremiah Smith further etched his name into Ohio State history, completing a record-breaking trifecta by topping career marks in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns. While seasons are longer now than they used to be, and throwing the ball is a bigger part of the game than it once […]
All the news, analysis from Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
Look, we get it. Your days are busy, and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok; that’s what your friends […]
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Ohio State’s 31-14 win vs. Iowa
No. 5 Ohio State was faced with a real test in Week 5 with a trip to Iowa City to take on No. 14-ranked Iowa. The Buckeyes had not returned to Kinnick Stadium since a 55-24 loss back in 2017, and while Ryan Day was a perfect 2-0 against the Hawkeyes coming into the day, […]
Ohio State vs Iowa Report Card: Jeremiah Smith has earned a permanent A+
The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes (4-1, 2-0) took down the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes (4-1, 1-1) 31-14 on Saturday afternoon in the raucous Kinnick Stadium. Here are some players and things that graded well and some that didn’t. PSA: I keep saying I don’t want to put Jeremiah Smith on this list every week […]
Relive the highlights of No. 5 Ohio State’s 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa
Just two plays into the game, it looked like Ohio State might make things ugly for Iowa fast. It took a bit longer than that first drive would have you believe, but thanks to some big plays at key moments, the Buckeyes rolled to a 31-14 win over No. 14 Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. While […]
J.J. is the GOAT; 2-minute offense is undefeated; more from Ohio State’s 31-14 win over Iowa
Jeremiah Smith is the 🐐 Coming out of No. 5 Ohio State’s 31-14 victory over No. 14 Iowa, a lot of the conversation will be about Jeremiah Smith’s record-breaking performance, and rightfully so. With 11 catches, 206 yards, and 2 touchdowns, J.J. officially became the greatest receiver in program history, adding the career receptions and […]
Ohio State vs. Iowa game chat: Live updates from Week 5
The No. 5 Ohio State Buckeyes will go on the road for the first time in a conference game as they visit the No. 14 Iowa Hawkeyes. They will look to exorcise the demons of the program’s last trip to Kinnick Stadium, despite the fact that many of the players on the team weren’t even […]
Land-Grant’s experts make Ohio State-Iowa predictions
Being the Buckeye beat’s black sheep blog, we here at Land-Grant Holy Land like to pat ourselves on the back. So, throughout the season, members of our staff will be making predictions about that day’s game. They will go on the record with what they think the final score will be, who the game’s MVP […]
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