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LGHL Ohio State to send three of the best in college football to Big Ten Media Days

Ohio State to send three of the best in college football to Big Ten Media Days
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

NCAA Football: Big Ten Football Media Days

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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...​


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Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land


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On the Gridiron​


Day, Downs, Styles & Smith to Represent Ohio State at Big Ten Media Days
Ohio State Athletics

Breaking down Ohio State’s current 2026 class
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land


Stock risers from top off-season events, via @CharlesPower

More: https://t.co/Gxa0fI9mwV pic.twitter.com/3IiGlTy86y

— Rivals (@Rivals) June 30, 2025​
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Burning Questions: Can Ohio State’s new defensive line measure up?
Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land

Three big questions for Buckeyes reloaded linebacker room
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Ohio State Tight End Bennett Christian Using Time at the “Very Bottom” to Inspire Others
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

Two Buckeyes made CBS Sports’ top 25 true freshmen of the century list
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Ohio State’s National Championship Run Inspired New Buckeyes, Made Them Hungrier to Win A Title Themselves
Dan Hope, Eleven Warrior

On the Hardwood​


Ohio State and Virginia Working On Non-Conference Game for Valentine’s Day
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

Ohio State’s Bruce Thornton outduels Devin Royal in Kingdom Summer League
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch


D’Angelo is headed to Dallas @Dloading | #DevelopedHere pic.twitter.com/HdDYOMuyfV

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) July 1, 2025​
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Outside the Shoe and Schott​


Memo: EA Sports looks to bring back College Basketball video games, starting in 2028-2029
Matt Brown, Extra Points

Women’s Golf: Four Buckeyes Earn WGCA All-American Scholar Honors
Ohio State Athletics

Men’s Gymnastics: Six Buckeyes Qualify for USA Championships
Ohio State Athletics

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11.9 Light-years from home.
6th grade science teacher.
1 chance to save us all.

Watch the trailer for Project Hail Mary – based on the novel by Andy Weir, starring Ryan Gosling, and directed by filmmakers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller. Only in theaters and IMAX - 3.20.26 pic.twitter.com/Ytmcu3tjyl

— Project Hail Mary (@projecthailmary) June 30, 2025​
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Google Former Ohio State basketball star lands in new role alongside No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg in NBA free agency - A to Z Sports

Former Ohio State basketball star lands in new role alongside No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg in NBA free agency - A to Z Sports
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Former Ohio State basketball star lands in new role alongside No. 1 overall pick Cooper Flagg in NBA free agency A to Z Sports

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Google Ryan Day must be questioning keeping vet assistant after yet another Ohio State recruiting target spurns Buckeyes - Yahoo Sports

Ryan Day must be questioning keeping vet assistant after yet another Ohio State recruiting target spurns Buckeyes - Yahoo Sports
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Ryan Day must be questioning keeping vet assistant after yet another Ohio State recruiting target spurns Buckeyes Yahoo Sports

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Google Ohio State Misses Out on Another Top Defensive End Target As Landon Barnes Commits to Ole Miss | Eleven Warrio - Eleven Warriors

Ohio State Misses Out on Another Top Defensive End Target As Landon Barnes Commits to Ole Miss | Eleven Warrio - Eleven Warriors
via Google News using key phrase "Buckeyes".

Ohio State Misses Out on Another Top Defensive End Target As Landon Barnes Commits to Ole Miss | Eleven Warrio Eleven Warriors

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LGHL No Fall Weddings: Getting damn-near unreasonable with our Ohio State predictions

No Fall Weddings: Getting damn-near unreasonable with our Ohio State predictions
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

COLLEGE FOOTBALL: JAN 20 CFP National Championship - Notre Dame vs Ohio State

Photo by Rich von Biberstein/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

Yes, we realize these are all really unlikely, but we think they are possible nonetheless.

Throughout the year, Matt Tamanini and Jami Jurich will be getting into all things Ohio State and college football on “No Fall Weddings.”

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On this episode of the Land-Grant Podcast Network’s “No Fall Weddings,” Jami Jurich and Matt Tamanini celebrate LGHL’s “Unreasonable Expectations Week” by making predictions that they realize are incredibly unlikely, but still think are possible, nonetheless.

They each have one prediction for the team as a whole, and then one for an individual player. Jami makes a prediction about a unique back-to-back accomplishment, while Matt calls for a rare scoring accomplishment.

Then on the player side, they each are predicting especially successful campaigns for playmakers who have transferred into Ohio State’s offense.

While they admit that they are all obviously unreasonable, none of them is completely unfathomable. Take a listen and then let us know what you think in the comments.


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LGHL Burning Questions: Can Ohio State’s new defensive line measure up?

Burning Questions: Can Ohio State’s new defensive line measure up?
Michael Citro via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The Buckeyes need to reload their vaunted D-line after losing all four starters to the NFL.

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 the most important questions yet unanswered for the season. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content and our ”Burning Questions” articles here.


I recently wrote a piece on Ohio State’s red zone defense during our “Most Telling Stat” theme week, explaining how the 2024 team’s ability to get stops when backed up to the goal line — and how the reputation gained while doing it during the regular season — helped the Buckeyes win a national championship.

Not all of that success comes down to the defensive line. Linebackers like Cody Simon and Sonny Styles filled gaps, safeties Lathan Ransom and Caleb Downs were critical both in coverage and stuffing the run, and the cornerbacks had to be sharp on the condensed field.

But it’s safe to say the defensive line is the most critical part of that, with defensive ends setting the edge and the tackles getting penetration — or at least stalemates — at the line of scrimmage.

If Ohio State is going to compete in 2025, it will come down to not only replacing all four defensive line starters who were drafted by NFL teams this spring, but the backups will also need to step up to fill in for the previous key reserves who will take those starting spots.

To get a sense of how good the Buckeyes were on the defensive front, one can simply look at the 2025 NFL Draft. The Detroit Lions selected defensive tackle Tyleik Williams in the first round (No. 28 overall). Defensive end JT Tuimoloau went to Indianapolis in the second round (No. 45). Pittsburgh snapped up fellow edge rusher Jack Sawyer in the fourth round (No. 123), with the Rams claiming tackle Ty Hamilton in round five (No. 148).

(Side note: Simon and Ransom both went in the fourth round, which will require further replacements and could be noticeable in short-yardage situations, but this is a piece about the defensive line.)

Ohio State used mutliple players to spell the starters or to take over in the second half of lopsided games. A couple of those who could have helped in 2025 — defensive lineman Hero Kanu and outside rusher Mitchell Melton — have moved on through the transfer portal.

Ultimately, the new starters will need to become productive in their own right if the 2025 team is going to avoid slipping from its lofty defensive rankings from last year’s championship season.

The Buckeyes led the nation in scoring defense (12.9 points per game against) and total defense (254.6 yards allowed per game) and ranked third nationally in both rush defense (87.63 yards allowed per game) and pass defense (167 yards allowed per game). Ohio State compiled the second-most sacks (53) in the FBS a year ago.

Pressure on the quarterback came not only from edge rushers Tuimoloau (12.5) and Sawyer (9), but also up the middle from Hamilton (3.5) and Williams (2.5).

The replacements for the four starters seem to be set in stone, but key backups must be identified and they must produce. Caden Curry has flashed at defensive end in a backup role, providing 4.5 sacks over the last three seasons, and now he’ll be tasked with being on the field for a lot more snaps. Opposite from him will likely be Kenyatta Jackson, Jr., who has chipped in three sacks of his own from 2022-2024.

The bulk of the work will be theirs now, while Idaho State transfer Logan George and outside linebacker C.J. Hicks will push them and, when needed, spell them. North Carolina transfer Beau Atkinson is an unknown commodity who can help, while younger players like Zion Grady and veteran backups such as Joshua Mickens can also play a role.

Inside, Kayden McDonald and Eddrick Houston seem the logical starters at nose tackle and the 3-technique, respectively. Both players shone brightly at times during Ohio State’s 2024 season. However, there’s a big difference between spelling a tired starter or playing a worn-down team in the second half of blowouts and stepping up one’s game to provide consistent stability week in and week out from the first snap. There are a lot of questions beyond those two on the interior defensive line.

Tywone Malone, Jr., and Eric Mensah are two players who could break out in 2025. Will Smith, Jr., and Jason Moore are in the mix as well.

If Ohio State’s defensive replacements — especially on the line — can contribute at or near the level of those for whom they are taking over, and if Larry Johnson, Jr., can get as much out of his defensive linemen in Matt Patricia’s system as he did a year ago under Jim Knowles, the Buckeye defense should again be one of the best in America.

But, at least for now, that remains one of the most burning questions of this offseason.

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