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Ohio State continued its quest for a perfect season on Saturday when it closed out its home schedule with a 42-9 win over Rutgers. Normally, we would take 10 interesting numbers from the game to look at, but since we all have our eyes on next week’s date with That Team Up North, the second […]
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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 41 of Hangout in the Holy Land, Justin and Alex are back for […]
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On a day where Ohio State was missing both Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate, the Buckeyes’ offense looked very much like it was missing both Jeremiah Smith and Carnell Tate. In what was obviously a big time look-ahead spot for Ryan Day’s group with The Game looming in a week’s time, it was a bit […]
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The Ohio State Buckeyes are the reigning national champions. They are undefeated through 11 games in their title defense. They have been the No. 1 team in college football since Week 2 of the season. And yet, they enter Rivalry Week with something to prove. Ryan Day’s Buckeyes have not beaten their rival Michigan Wolverines […]
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Now that the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes have wrapped up their 42-9 victory over the Rutgers Scarlet Knights, the calendar officially has flipped from Week 13 of the college football season to Beat M*ch*g*n Week! It is time to purge all of the blue from your wardrobe, put red Xs over every visible M […]
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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. Ohio State has […]
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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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Wake up, everyone. It’s Ohio State game day! Despite all the noise around injuries and the lead up to The Game, the Buckeyes still do have to win a football game this weekend. The Scarlet Knights are coming to town as massive underdogs, but the focus all week has been the status of Jeremiah Smith […]
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Before every Ohio State football game, Matt Tamanini will get you ready with all of the information that you need for that day’s game on the “Land-Grant Tailgate” podcast. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes (-32.5) vs. Rutgers | over/under 54.5 […]
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For the final time this season, the No. 1 Ohio State Buckeyes will take to the field in Ohio Stadium this afternoon as they welcome the Rutgers Scarlet Knights to Columbus. Though a bit beaten up at wide receiver, OSU enters the home finale (barring an unforeseen tumble that lands them in position to host […]
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Senior Day takes place on Saturday, and it’s more than likely Ohio State’s last game in the Horseshoe for the 2025 season. Looking to go out on top with a perfect record heading into the final week of the regular season, the Buckeyes will have Rutgers in their way with yet another recruiting opportunity on […]
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On “The Lunatic Fringe,” Land-Grant Holy. Lan’s co-managing editors Matt Tamanini and Gene Ross dive into the spicier topics and takes surrounding Ohio State sports. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On this new episode of the Land-Grant Podcast Network’s “Lunatic Fringe,” Gene Ross and Matt […]
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This year at LGHL, the day before Ohio State games we are trying something a little different. “3 & Out” is going to inform you on the upcoming opponent for the Buckeyes. By the name, you probably could tell we are going to handle things in threes. Along with highlighting three key players from Ohio […]
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The penultimate game of the regular season for the Buckeyes is always interesting. For the players and coaches, they’re focused on the opponent. This season, that is Rutgers. For the fans, they are already turning their attention to next week. No further explanation needed, Your Honor. With that, let’s look at the Scarlet Knights ahead […]
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Welcome to the Nov. 21, “Ohio State is 5-0” edition of “You’re Nuts” where our basketball writers pick and debate a college basketball topic of our choosing. Last week, Connor and Justin discussed/debated the keys to beating Notre Dame. Ohio State did prevail in the final 10 seconds on Sunday afternoon, squeaking past the Fighting […]
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College football has once again returned to the virtual world in EA Sports College Football 26, allowing fans of all 134 FBS schools to take control of their favorite team. For Buckeye Nation, that means getting to dominate with one of the best rosters in the game. The game also allows us to get a […]
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Ohio State continues their march towards the Michigan game and the College Football Playoff this week when they wrap up their home regular season schedule against Rutgers. The Buckeyes are coming off another dominant win, routing UCLA last Saturday night 48-10. The victory extended Ohio State’s winning streak to 14 games, the longest active streak […]
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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 […]
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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 episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with the Ohio […]
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Riding an 18-game winning streak against the MAC that dates back to the 1998-1999 season, the Ohio State men’s basketball team (5-0) welcomed the Western Michigan Broncos to the Schott Thursday night for a late night, non-conference battle. Favored by 27.5 points leading into the game, the Buckeyes jumped out to an early double-digit lead […]
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Every week on “Buckeye Breakdown,” Land-Grant’s Matt Tamanini and Justin Whitlatch will dive breakdown the All-22 of Ohio State’s games to help you better understand what’s happening on the field every week. Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio On the new episode of “Buckeye Breakdown,” Land-Grant’s schematic guru Justin Whitlatch and Matt […]
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The Ohio State Buckeyes have been near perfect for much of the regular season, with some occasional hiccups on offense. Now, dealing with significant injuries to its two best offensive weapons, OSU is having to reinvent itself. While that didn’t go completely smoothly last Saturday against UCLA, there were some areas that will likely be […]
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Are you looking for a one-of-a-kind gift for the Buckeye fan in your life? Then this giveaway from our friends at BreakingT is perfect for you. Right now, BreakingT is offering users a chance to win a free custom quilt that features 16 different shirts of your choosing. There are two ways to enter. If […]
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Last week ATS: 9-7 (3-5 National, 6-2 B1G) Season ATS: 106-97 (47-50 National, 59-47 B1G) Looks like I was really wrong about Texas and Alabama. The Longhorns didn’t put up much of a fight at Georgia, while the Crimson Tide kept shooting themselves in the foot against Oklahoma. Other than that, it was a pretty […]
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Roughly one month after landing a massive recruit in the 2026 class, Jake Diebler and the Ohio State coaching staff have decided to keep the good times rolling right into 2027. Earlier today, four-star guard LJ Smith from Lincolnton, North Carolina, announced his commitment to Ohio State. Smith is listed as the No. 35 player […]
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