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LGHL Jeremiah Smith is practically perfect, at least according to EA Sports

Jeremiah Smith is practically perfect, at least according to EA Sports
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

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 at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

For your Earholes...​


Subscribe to the Land-Grant Podcast Network for all of your Ohio State needs
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land


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On the Gridiron​


Buckeyes Smith, Downs top rankings list in new EA game
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch


Jeremiah Smith is a 99 overall in College Football 26 pic.twitter.com/3cQIpE8aJK

— FanDuel (@FanDuel) June 24, 2025​
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How much is OSU paying new 2029 football nonconference opponents?
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Unreasonable expectations: Jeremiah Smith will lead the country in receiving yards
Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land

Three big questions for Buckeyes defensive tackles
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

On the Hardwood​


Ohio State safely included in Joe Lunardi’s latest March Madness update
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch


You'll know how good the dunk was based off of @battletime510's reaction pic.twitter.com/RWN6Br8Jnp

— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 24, 2025​
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John Mobley Jr. will put lessons from last year into sophomore season with Buckeyes
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts

Devin Royal Eager to Show Expanded Game in Move From Power to Small Forward For Buckeyes
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

Outside the Shoe and Schott​


Former Buckeye baseball star Dominic Canzone tearing it up for the Seattle Mariners
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

Michael Adedokun and Makenna Webster Named Ohio State Athletes of the Year
Ohio State Athletics

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Well, this is certainly something different.


@Samgreer70
Ohio State commit Sam Greer showing everyone what he can do at the Rivals 5 Star ⭐️. He dominated all day! pic.twitter.com/L4jqxqkO0B

— Cliff Hill (@Coachcliff904) June 24, 2025​
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Google Does Ohio State has the highest-rated player on the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game? Buckey - Cleveland.com

Does Ohio State has the highest-rated player on the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game? Buckey - Cleveland.com
via Google News using key phrase "Buckeyes".

Does Ohio State has the highest-rated player on the upcoming EA Sports College Football 26 video game? Buckey Cleveland.com

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Google Standout 2028 Quarterback Champ Monds Says Ohio State Has "A History Of Producing Good Quarterbacks" - Eleven Warriors

Standout 2028 Quarterback Champ Monds Says Ohio State Has "A History Of Producing Good Quarterbacks" - Eleven Warriors
via Google News using key phrase "Buckeyes".

Standout 2028 Quarterback Champ Monds Says Ohio State Has "A History Of Producing Good Quarterbacks" Eleven Warriors

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LGHL Buckeyes end summer official visit season with big name prospects in Columbus

Buckeyes end summer official visit season with big name prospects in Columbus
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

Ohio State Spring Showcase

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All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print.

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 at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

On the Gridiron​


News, notes from Ohio State final June recruiting weekend
Jeremy Birmingham, Buckeye Huddle

Ohio State Roundup: Camp season winds down for Buckeyes
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes

A-Deck: Inside scoop from the final official visit weekend at Ohio State
Alex Gleitman, Lettermen Row


Finale, Half court shots

The Players take down the staff to win the 2025 June Olympics in stylish fashion to end it pic.twitter.com/TU7mZjuu9k

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) June 20, 2025​
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Former Ohio State OL Kirk Barton charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter following fatal car crash
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Ohio State fans are concerned about the Buckeyes’ defensive line
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Three bold predictions for Buckeyes offensive line unit
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State football regular season opponent concerns you most?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

You’re Nuts: Which Ohio State position group are you most concerned about?
Matt Tamanini and Jami Jurich, Land-Grant Holy Land


#Buckeye ??? pic.twitter.com/oTfbjaN46m

— Kevin “KJ” Ford Jr (@KJ4ord) June 22, 2025​
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Athlon Sports predicts Ohio State to make 2025 College Football Playoff
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Ohio State football has had 4 outstanding defensive linemen wear 97
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

RJ Day Emerging As Power 4 Quarterback Prospect Entering Junior Year of High School
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

On the Hardwood​


You’re Nuts: Which former Buckeyes should suit up for Carmen’s Crew?
Connor Lemons and Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land


Great to have @JellyRoll615 in the house before he performs @buckeye_fest tonight‼️#GoBucks | #BuckeyeCountrySuperfest pic.twitter.com/GYoUNw8eln

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) June 21, 2025​
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Ohio State Relying on Transfers, Development at Pivotal Frontcourt Positions
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

Four Ohio State recruiting observations from the 2025 Charlie Hughes Shootout
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row

Brice Sensabaugh, Jamison Battle Take Big Steps Forward in NBA Careers As Other Former Buckeyes See Mixed Results in 2024-25 Season
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

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How Stephen A Smith found out about the injury pic.twitter.com/3qgmnmyCxj

— McNeil (@Reflog_18) June 23, 2025​
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LGHL Former Buckeye baseball star Dominic Canzone tearing it up for the Seattle Mariners

Former Buckeye baseball star Dominic Canzone tearing it up for the Seattle Mariners
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

MLB: Seattle Mariners at Arizona Diamondbacks

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The former 8th-round pick has forced himself into the Seattle Mariners’ starting lineup.

Two weeks after getting called back up to the big leagues, former Ohio State baseball star and First Team All-Big Ten honoree Dominic Canzone is tearing the cover off the baseball for the Seattle Mariners. The left-handed hitting outfielder hit another home run last night in the Mariners’ 11-2 win over the Minnesota Twins — one day after belting two homers during a 14-6 win over the first-place Chicago Cubs.


Dominic Canzone goes yard for the second time today! pic.twitter.com/y7JEdvtztH

— MLB (@MLB) June 22, 2025​
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For those keeping track at home, that’s three homers in two games, giving him 18 total for his career over 139 career games spread between the Diamondbacks and the Mariners.

Canzone had a slow start to the season this year, hitting .209 with a .639 OPS in spring training this season with the Mariners and then going 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in the first two games of the season. Canzone was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma on April 13, and over the next 45 games Canzone hit .296 with 13 homers, 36 RBI’s, and a .924 OPS.

Despite only playing 45 games in the minors, Canzone’s 13 homers is the ninth-most in the Pacific Coast League, and his .924 OPS would rank seventh in the PCL if he had played enough games to qualify.

Since being recalled by the Mariners on June 9, the 6-foot tall outfielder from Sagamore Hills, Ohio is hitting .333 with a 1.107 OPS, four home runs, and seven RBI. He’s limited his strikeouts, only punching out four times in 36 at bats — a miniscule 11% strikeout rate.


Dominic Canzone stays hot

He crushes his THIRD homer in TWO days! pic.twitter.com/RgM03w16O5

— MLB (@MLB) June 24, 2025​
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The advanced metrics back up Canzone’s performance this season — his expected batting average (xBA) stands at .287, which is better than league average. His expected slugging percentage (.479), average exit velocity (91.3 mph), and squared-up percentage (34.5%) are all better than league average as well.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson said that Canzone’s consistency and aggressiveness at the plate is what has made him valuable to the team after spending the majority of the season at Triple-A thus far.

“I think in terms of Dom, the consistency was there right now,” Wilson said after the Mariners beat Cleveland on June 13. “And so far in the couple of games he’s had an opportunity to play in, his intent has been very aggressive and the consistency has been there. He’s found the barrel a couple of times and is really hitting the ball well. That’s what you’re hoping for, and that’s what he’s been able to do.”

Canzone was a .336 career hitter at Ohio State from 2017-2019, and has established himself as a reliable option for the Mariners this season, especially against right-handed pitching. All four of his homers have come against right-handers, and with Seattle set to face right-handed pitchers in each of their next five games, Canzone should continue to get plenty of at-bats for the Mariners, who currently hold the final AL Wild Card spot, and would be the 6-seed in the American League if the season ended Monday night.

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LGHL Unreasonable Expectations: Jeremiah Smith could best his freshman stats, but it will be tough

Unreasonable Expectations: Jeremiah Smith could best his freshman stats, but it will be tough
Michael Citro via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

NCAA Football: CFP National Championship-Ohio State at Notre Dame

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After putting up lofty numbers in his first collegiate season, multiple factors may keep Smith from reaching the same statistical heights as a sophomore.

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 Unreasonable Expectations. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our Unreasonable Expectations here.


Wide receiver Jeremiah Smith had a freshman season like no other in Ohio State football history. The native of Miami Gardens, Florida rewrote the school’s freshman receiving record book, including the most receptions, touchdowns, and yards on the way to helping the Buckeyes win a national championship.

However, even with a year of college football under his belt, there are multiple factors at play that make it unreasonable to expect Smith to reach those same numbers in his second season. He’s got the talent to do so, but there are things working against him.

It may seem ridiculous to suggest this, but Smith could play better and be more savvy in his second season and still not see an increase in production in his second year. To put things into perspective, however, it’s important to note where Smith is coming from to see where he might go.

In his first year, Smith played in 16 games, racking up 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns. He averaged 82.2 receiving yards per game and 17.3 yards per catch. His 76 receptions were the fifth most in a single campaign in OSU history, with his yardage total ranking fourth all-time, and his touchdowns mark was second only to Terry Glenn’s 17 in 1995, although he played a few more games. He also ran the ball six times for 47 yards and a touchdown.

The mythical “sophomore slump” is probably the least likely thing to hold him back and the most difficult factor to pin down. Offensive players’ numbers dip in their second season for a number of reasons, including teams adjusting and game-planning ways to stop them, staying at the same level while others move forward, or more intangibles, such as the quality of the team around them.

Smith will be playing with a new starting quarterback, regardless of who wins the job coming out of camp. That quarterback will have far less game experience than Will Howard had entering 2024. Additionally, the Buckeyes will not have veteran Emeka Egbuka to take some of the attention off of Smith.

There is a ton of talent in the receiver group, to be sure, but opposing teams won’t necessarily fear Carnell Tate or Brandon Inniss to the same extent. Smith will get the opposing team’s best cover man, and safety help as often as possible.

Aside from the extra attention Smith will get from defenses in 2025, it’s possible Ryan Day and Brian Hartline will be a bit less aggressive with Julian Sayin or Lincoln Kienholz at quarterback. This could be especially true if the Buckeyes run the ball well. Those new quarterbacks might also be more willing to check down than Howard was in his year as Ohio State’s starter.

We’ll just have to wait and see.

Smith could prove this column completely wrong and destroy his 2024 numbers in 2025. That’s the kind of talent he has. That doesn’t make it reasonable to expect it to happen.

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