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LGHL Hangout in the Holy Land: What are our biggest concerns for Ohio State this season?
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Hangout in the Holy Land: What are our biggest concerns for Ohio State this season?
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Plus, we go over some great news on the recruiting front and Justin’s experience at Oakmont.
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.
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We are back for episode five of Hangout in the Holy Land, the flagship podcast of Land-Grant Holy Land, and we have some news on the recruiting front.
To open the episode, Justin and Alex go over some recruiting news for the Buckeyes, including a BOOM!, a crystal ball for a top target and a top 2027 recruit with a notable dad had some great things to say about Ohio State.
After a quick break, we give our biggest concerns for the Buckeyes heading into next season, if we have any.
Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review!
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justingolba via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Doral Chenoweth/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Plus, we go over some great news on the recruiting front and Justin’s experience at Oakmont.
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
We are back for episode five of Hangout in the Holy Land, the flagship podcast of Land-Grant Holy Land, and we have some news on the recruiting front.
To open the episode, Justin and Alex go over some recruiting news for the Buckeyes, including a BOOM!, a crystal ball for a top target and a top 2027 recruit with a notable dad had some great things to say about Ohio State.
After a quick break, we give our biggest concerns for the Buckeyes heading into next season, if we have any.
Remember to like and subscribe to the podcast wherever you listen, leave a comment, and review!
Connect with the podcast:
Twitter: @HolyLandPod
Connect with Justin Golba:
Twitter: @justin_golba
Connect with Alex Frank:
Twitter: @frankie_nnati
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LGHL Football Buckeyes wrap up summer camp season by impressing some major prospects
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Football Buckeyes wrap up summer camp season by impressing some major prospects
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
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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!
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Could Jeremiah Smith’s brother be a Buckeye in 2027?
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Five offensive observations from Ohio State’s June 17 recruiting camp
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
Five defensive observations from Ohio State’s June 17 recruiting camp
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
Five-Stars, Future Five-Stars and Ohio State Commits Put Their Talent on Display in the Buckeyes’ Final Skill Camp of the Summer
Garrick Hodge, Eleven Warriors
Watch Guilford, Georges, Lawrence, Akih and other top talent at Ohio State 1-day camp
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
Football recruiting intel: Four Top247 players, including two five-stars, lead six updates as commitments loom
Tom Loy, 247Sports
Biggest Concern: What OSU position groups and opponents are you most anxious about
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Three Thoughts on latest Buckeyes earning ‘dude’ status
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes
Can Ethan Onianwa be star left tackle for Buckeyes?
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Biggest Concern: How will Ohio State fare against a Jim Knowles’ defense?
Jami Jurich, Land-Grant Holy Land
Biggest Concern: Is this the year Penn State finally breaks through?
Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land
Freshman Phenoms and Rivalry Heartache: Comparing Ohio State’s 2024 National Championship to Others in School History
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors
Fencing: Ohio State Places 12 on CSC Academic All-District At-Large List
Ohio State Athletics
Softball: Morgan Frye Earns CSC Academic All-America Honors
Ohio State Athletics
I was watching this live, and what an absolutely wild hand to essentially win a high-roller bracelet:
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Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
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!
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Closing out Camp
Could Jeremiah Smith’s brother be a Buckeye in 2027?
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Five offensive observations from Ohio State’s June 17 recruiting camp
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
Five defensive observations from Ohio State’s June 17 recruiting camp
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row
Five-Stars, Future Five-Stars and Ohio State Commits Put Their Talent on Display in the Buckeyes’ Final Skill Camp of the Summer
Garrick Hodge, Eleven Warriors
Watch Guilford, Georges, Lawrence, Akih and other top talent at Ohio State 1-day camp
Bill Kurelic, Bucknuts
Football recruiting intel: Four Top247 players, including two five-stars, lead six updates as commitments loom
Tom Loy, 247Sports
On the Gridiron
Biggest Concern: What OSU position groups and opponents are you most anxious about
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Three Thoughts on latest Buckeyes earning ‘dude’ status
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes
Can Ethan Onianwa be star left tackle for Buckeyes?
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Biggest Concern: How will Ohio State fare against a Jim Knowles’ defense?
Jami Jurich, Land-Grant Holy Land
Biggest Concern: Is this the year Penn State finally breaks through?
Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land
Freshman Phenoms and Rivalry Heartache: Comparing Ohio State’s 2024 National Championship to Others in School History
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors
Outside the Shoe and Schott
Fencing: Ohio State Places 12 on CSC Academic All-District At-Large List
Ohio State Athletics
Softball: Morgan Frye Earns CSC Academic All-America Honors
Ohio State Athletics
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I was watching this live, and what an absolutely wild hand to essentially win a high-roller bracelet:
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LGHL Ohio State offers new prospects, set to host pair of top edge rushers this weekend
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Ohio State offers new prospects, set to host pair of top edge rushers this weekend
Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Buckeyes were busy on Thursday offering new players and making additional visit plans for this weekend.
Some of the better recruiting stories out there involve players who had to work a little harder for the offers they want. When it comes to class of 2027 in-state prospect Reinaldo Perez, the Buckeyes saw enough out of the nearby Columbus Academy product.
A 6-foot-5, 245 pound defensive lineman, Perez is currently the No. 182 player nationally and 21st best player at his position per the 247Sports Composite. Clearly wanting to earn the offer from the Buckeyes, Perez camped multiple times this summer already at Ohio State, putting in the work to be noticed by the coaching staff.
Holding double-digit offers to his name, Ohio State saw enough to get into the mix giving, him the good news on Thursday. Schools such as Arizona State, Florida, and USC are also among the most recent programs to offer.
From here, the Buckeyes shouldn’t have to have many conflicts with getting him to campus. Being that local, Perez is just minutes away from the staff and that should benefit Ohio State’s chances. Building a stronger relationship is up next for Larry Johnson and the rest of the coaches, but this is close enough to the program that you like the chances of him ending up staying close to home come decision time.
Another new offer for the Buckeyes, Ohio State is now in the mix early on for Mississippi native, Travion Washington. A 6-foot-1, 207 pound athlete out of Brandon High School, Washington has only played one year of prep football to date, but nearing double-digit offers to his name this early in his recruitment tells you he’s the real deal.
Unranked due to his class status, schools such as Arkansas, Colorado, Florida State, Mississippi State, and others tell you more are sure to come, and so is a top ranking. The Buckeyes arguably the biggest program to offer thus far, it’s only a matter of time before the other top blue bloods start snooping around.
With an increased presence recruiting Mississippi for the Buckeyes presently, the coaches are looking at the long haul here, and have their next guy worth keeping tabs on. Position coach James Laurinaitis is quickly becoming one of the best at his craft in the college landscape, so right away you have to believe Ohio State will have a real shot here.
A lot can change in just 24 hours, and that it did for the Buckeyes and their pursuit of New Jersey native, Luke Wafle. A recruitment that had been the talk of the week, it was Thursday that Wafle announced his commitment to USC over Ohio State, with Penn State and Texas also at least somewhat in the mix.
An official visit to Ohio State in late May put the Buckeyes in front for the edge rusher, but USC and their NIL pitch took all of the momentum. While many experts thought Ohio State had won Wafle back over on Wednesday night, it gave just enough time for USC to find even more money to make sure they won this commitment in the end.
While it’s a commitment that’s lost, Ohio State’s stance has long been that money can’t be the main priority for the guys they recruit the hardest, and in this case NIL was the primary factor.
Looking elsewhere now, shortly after the Wafle to USC predictions news dropped that Ohio State would be playing host to KJ Ford this weekend for an official visit. Of course, this visit is in direct correlation to the Trojans landing Wafle, as Ford was originally supposed to visit USC this weekend.
Now heading to Columbus, Ohio State will have the chance to show Ford what he can benefit from while being a Buckeye. Being the No. 116 player nationally and 15th best edge rusher in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, the NIL money that would have been reserved for Wafle can be put to good use with Ford.
A class that desperately needs defensive linemen, Ohio State will roll out the red carpet this weekend for sure. Hopefully Ford and the Buckeyes can move quickly with what seems to be a heavy mutual interest.
The No. 139 player nationally and the 18th best edge rusher in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, package deals are rarely a thing in recruiting, but it never hurts to have familiar faces around when talking about the future.
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Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
The Buckeyes were busy on Thursday offering new players and making additional visit plans for this weekend.
Some of the better recruiting stories out there involve players who had to work a little harder for the offers they want. When it comes to class of 2027 in-state prospect Reinaldo Perez, the Buckeyes saw enough out of the nearby Columbus Academy product.
A 6-foot-5, 245 pound defensive lineman, Perez is currently the No. 182 player nationally and 21st best player at his position per the 247Sports Composite. Clearly wanting to earn the offer from the Buckeyes, Perez camped multiple times this summer already at Ohio State, putting in the work to be noticed by the coaching staff.
Holding double-digit offers to his name, Ohio State saw enough to get into the mix giving, him the good news on Thursday. Schools such as Arizona State, Florida, and USC are also among the most recent programs to offer.
From here, the Buckeyes shouldn’t have to have many conflicts with getting him to campus. Being that local, Perez is just minutes away from the staff and that should benefit Ohio State’s chances. Building a stronger relationship is up next for Larry Johnson and the rest of the coaches, but this is close enough to the program that you like the chances of him ending up staying close to home come decision time.
After a great phone call and conversation with @R2X_Rushmen1, I am proud and thankful to announce that I have received a Division 1 offer from THE @OhioStateFB@CACoachMiller @ColumbusAcademy @CA__Football @CAathperf @AcademyVikings pic.twitter.com/EQzKGgp5SI
— Reinaldo Perez 4️ ‘27 (@reyperez_18) June 19, 2025
Another new offer for the Buckeyes, Ohio State is now in the mix early on for Mississippi native, Travion Washington. A 6-foot-1, 207 pound athlete out of Brandon High School, Washington has only played one year of prep football to date, but nearing double-digit offers to his name this early in his recruitment tells you he’s the real deal.
Unranked due to his class status, schools such as Arkansas, Colorado, Florida State, Mississippi State, and others tell you more are sure to come, and so is a top ranking. The Buckeyes arguably the biggest program to offer thus far, it’s only a matter of time before the other top blue bloods start snooping around.
With an increased presence recruiting Mississippi for the Buckeyes presently, the coaches are looking at the long haul here, and have their next guy worth keeping tabs on. Position coach James Laurinaitis is quickly becoming one of the best at his craft in the college landscape, so right away you have to believe Ohio State will have a real shot here.
Ohio State set to host 2026 four-star edge rusher
A lot can change in just 24 hours, and that it did for the Buckeyes and their pursuit of New Jersey native, Luke Wafle. A recruitment that had been the talk of the week, it was Thursday that Wafle announced his commitment to USC over Ohio State, with Penn State and Texas also at least somewhat in the mix.
An official visit to Ohio State in late May put the Buckeyes in front for the edge rusher, but USC and their NIL pitch took all of the momentum. While many experts thought Ohio State had won Wafle back over on Wednesday night, it gave just enough time for USC to find even more money to make sure they won this commitment in the end.
While it’s a commitment that’s lost, Ohio State’s stance has long been that money can’t be the main priority for the guys they recruit the hardest, and in this case NIL was the primary factor.
Looking elsewhere now, shortly after the Wafle to USC predictions news dropped that Ohio State would be playing host to KJ Ford this weekend for an official visit. Of course, this visit is in direct correlation to the Trojans landing Wafle, as Ford was originally supposed to visit USC this weekend.
Now heading to Columbus, Ohio State will have the chance to show Ford what he can benefit from while being a Buckeye. Being the No. 116 player nationally and 15th best edge rusher in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, the NIL money that would have been reserved for Wafle can be put to good use with Ford.
A class that desperately needs defensive linemen, Ohio State will roll out the red carpet this weekend for sure. Hopefully Ford and the Buckeyes can move quickly with what seems to be a heavy mutual interest.
Quick Hits
- Traveling with Ford this weekend, high school teammate Landon Barnes will also be making the trek to Columbus. The two were together for the spring game in April, so seeing Barnes and Ford for that matter coming back so soon shows the real interest here in what the Buckeyes have to offer.
The No. 139 player nationally and the 18th best edge rusher in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, package deals are rarely a thing in recruiting, but it never hurts to have familiar faces around when talking about the future.
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LGHL Ohio State hoping for BOOOOMing Thursday with pair of targets set to announce commitment
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Ohio State hoping for BOOOOMing Thursday with pair of targets set to announce commitment
Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Luke Wafle and Cincere Johnson are set to announce their college commitments today.
Another busy week for Ohio State’s coaching staff, the midway point through June is here and recruiting continues to be the top priority. Looking to close out the last two weeks with some huge success in their 2026 class, it could start today as multiple commitments are on the brink.
A topic of major interest this week, New Jersey native, Luke Wafle continues to be a theme with his commitment announcement coming later today. A player the Buckeyes have wanted for sometime now, Ohio State has seen a rollercoaster of ups and downs concerning his recruitment as of late, and Thursday they’ll find out if they won out over other serious contenders, mainly USC.
Wafle visited Ohio State officially on May 30 and came away seeing all he needed to in Columbus. Growing optimism that the Buckeyes did enough to put their name atop of the list, it was the more recent visit to USC that snatched all of the momentum per multiple reports. NIL value being the leading factor here, it looked as if the Trojans jumped the Buckeyes as the favorite to land his commitment.
On Wednesday, the momentum swung back in favor of Ohio State, with several predictions submitted in favor of Wafle choosing the Buckeyes. Whether it be from Steve Wiltfong or other national analysts, Wednesday brought multiple bits of news pegging the Buckeyes, but into the later hours of the night, talk continued that USC was still doing what it could to further increase their NIL offer if that’s what it took.
Penn State and Texas also doing their due diligence, the wait will soon be over to see who comes out on top as his commitment is live this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. ET.
The No. 55 player nationally and the sixth best edge rusher in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Wafle would give Ohio State their second pledge along the defensive line in a class that really wants that position group to catch fire. Stay tuned, as today could bring not one, but two major defensive additions to this Ohio State recruiting class.
Much like the aforementioned Wafle, Ohio State is hoping to hear good news in their favor today for in-state target Cincere Johnson as well. The No. 71 player nationally and the eighth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Ohio State has long been the favorite for the top linebacker.
Not only being from Ohio, but a Cleveland Glenville product, that pipeline leads to the Buckeyes more times than not, and hopefully that continues to be the case. Several crystal ball predictions rolling in on Wednesday, it would be a surprise to see Ohio State not win this battle, but Alabama and Penn State have also heavily been in the mix as a real players for his services.
All signs do point towards the four-star athlete staying close to home joining several others to do the same from his prep program. A 6-foot-3, 240 pound prospect, Johnson is a linebacker at the next level, but with his frame and length, it wouldn’t be a shock at all to see him continue to grow and play a role similar to what CJ Hicks will play this season if he does in fact pick the Buckeyes.
Another talented St. Thomas Aquinas product, Carey is the No. 346 player nationally and 37th best cornerback in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite. Already an Ohio State offer to his name, the Buckeyes are heavily involved in this recruitment and his latest trip is just another chance to further grow their relationship.
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Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images
Luke Wafle and Cincere Johnson are set to announce their college commitments today.
Another busy week for Ohio State’s coaching staff, the midway point through June is here and recruiting continues to be the top priority. Looking to close out the last two weeks with some huge success in their 2026 class, it could start today as multiple commitments are on the brink.
A topic of major interest this week, New Jersey native, Luke Wafle continues to be a theme with his commitment announcement coming later today. A player the Buckeyes have wanted for sometime now, Ohio State has seen a rollercoaster of ups and downs concerning his recruitment as of late, and Thursday they’ll find out if they won out over other serious contenders, mainly USC.
Wafle visited Ohio State officially on May 30 and came away seeing all he needed to in Columbus. Growing optimism that the Buckeyes did enough to put their name atop of the list, it was the more recent visit to USC that snatched all of the momentum per multiple reports. NIL value being the leading factor here, it looked as if the Trojans jumped the Buckeyes as the favorite to land his commitment.
On Wednesday, the momentum swung back in favor of Ohio State, with several predictions submitted in favor of Wafle choosing the Buckeyes. Whether it be from Steve Wiltfong or other national analysts, Wednesday brought multiple bits of news pegging the Buckeyes, but into the later hours of the night, talk continued that USC was still doing what it could to further increase their NIL offer if that’s what it took.
Penn State and Texas also doing their due diligence, the wait will soon be over to see who comes out on top as his commitment is live this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. ET.
The No. 55 player nationally and the sixth best edge rusher in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Wafle would give Ohio State their second pledge along the defensive line in a class that really wants that position group to catch fire. Stay tuned, as today could bring not one, but two major defensive additions to this Ohio State recruiting class.
Much like the aforementioned Wafle, Ohio State is hoping to hear good news in their favor today for in-state target Cincere Johnson as well. The No. 71 player nationally and the eighth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite, Ohio State has long been the favorite for the top linebacker.
Not only being from Ohio, but a Cleveland Glenville product, that pipeline leads to the Buckeyes more times than not, and hopefully that continues to be the case. Several crystal ball predictions rolling in on Wednesday, it would be a surprise to see Ohio State not win this battle, but Alabama and Penn State have also heavily been in the mix as a real players for his services.
All signs do point towards the four-star athlete staying close to home joining several others to do the same from his prep program. A 6-foot-3, 240 pound prospect, Johnson is a linebacker at the next level, but with his frame and length, it wouldn’t be a shock at all to see him continue to grow and play a role similar to what CJ Hicks will play this season if he does in fact pick the Buckeyes.
Quick Hits
- Doing what they have all month long, the staff continued this week to host recruiting prospects from all over the country. The one-day positional camps in the books, this staff will once again focus on visits, and Jaden Carey was a priority on Wednesday, making the trek from Florida.
Another talented St. Thomas Aquinas product, Carey is the No. 346 player nationally and 37th best cornerback in the 2027 class per the 247Sports Composite. Already an Ohio State offer to his name, the Buckeyes are heavily involved in this recruitment and his latest trip is just another chance to further grow their relationship.
Had another great time in Columbus #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/2vl3zknA7X
— Jaden Carey 4
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