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LGHL Who do Ohio State fans think will lead the team in touchdowns and sacks?
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Who do Ohio State fans think will lead the team in touchdowns and sacks?
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Brett Davis-Imagn Images
You ask, we answer. Sometimes we ask, others answer. And then other times, we ask, we answer.
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.
Last week at LGHL was “Most Telling Stat Week” here at Land-Grant Holy Land. So for our weekly fan survey, we wanted to know who Buckeye Nation would predict to lead the team in two major counting stats this fall.
So, we asked about one offensive stat and one defensive, and gave respondents a slew of options to choose from. However, if there is someone’s name that you would like to include that we didn’t provide initially, feel free to throw his name into the mix in the comments at the bottom of the article.
And since this article is sponsored by the fine folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, you should head over to their exceptional betting establishment and put some money on these incredible Buckeyes to do something special this fall!
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Yeah, this is the answer that makes the most sense. In the article announcing the survey questions, I half-heartedly made the argument that by J.J. becoming officially WR1 and everyone in college football turning their attention to him that it would open the doors for one of the new co-starting running backs or other wide receivers to take the TD title.
Ultimately though, when you’ve got the best offensive player in college football, you’ve got to get him the ball, and I expect Ryan Day, Brian Hartline, and Julian Sayin to do just that.
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This one is more difficult to nail down. It has been 20 seasons since a Buckeye linebacker has led the team in sacks; A.J. Hawk had 9.5 in the 2005 season to tie defensive lineman Mike Kudla, so the chances of Sonny Styles doing it aren’t great.
However, when you only have one returning starter on the first two levels of your defense, I understand why folks would pick No. 6, since they have actually seen years of productivity from him, while the other guys will be getting their first real chance to prove themselves this fall.
Thinking about it now, if I had to predict, I would probably go with Kenyatta Jackson. I think he is going to lineup in the J.T. Tuimoloau spot on the right this fall, and that worked out pretty well for him.
Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ohio State fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This survey was brought to you by FanDuel.
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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
Brett Davis-Imagn Images
You ask, we answer. Sometimes we ask, others answer. And then other times, we ask, we answer.
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.
Last week at LGHL was “Most Telling Stat Week” here at Land-Grant Holy Land. So for our weekly fan survey, we wanted to know who Buckeye Nation would predict to lead the team in two major counting stats this fall.
So, we asked about one offensive stat and one defensive, and gave respondents a slew of options to choose from. However, if there is someone’s name that you would like to include that we didn’t provide initially, feel free to throw his name into the mix in the comments at the bottom of the article.
And since this article is sponsored by the fine folks at FanDuel Sportsbook, you should head over to their exceptional betting establishment and put some money on these incredible Buckeyes to do something special this fall!
Question 1: Which Buckeye will finish with more touchdowns this year?
Yeah, this is the answer that makes the most sense. In the article announcing the survey questions, I half-heartedly made the argument that by J.J. becoming officially WR1 and everyone in college football turning their attention to him that it would open the doors for one of the new co-starting running backs or other wide receivers to take the TD title.
Ultimately though, when you’ve got the best offensive player in college football, you’ve got to get him the ball, and I expect Ryan Day, Brian Hartline, and Julian Sayin to do just that.
Question 2: Which Buckeye will finish with more sacks this year?
This one is more difficult to nail down. It has been 20 seasons since a Buckeye linebacker has led the team in sacks; A.J. Hawk had 9.5 in the 2005 season to tie defensive lineman Mike Kudla, so the chances of Sonny Styles doing it aren’t great.
However, when you only have one returning starter on the first two levels of your defense, I understand why folks would pick No. 6, since they have actually seen years of productivity from him, while the other guys will be getting their first real chance to prove themselves this fall.
Thinking about it now, if I had to predict, I would probably go with Kenyatta Jackson. I think he is going to lineup in the J.T. Tuimoloau spot on the right this fall, and that worked out pretty well for him.
Throughout the year, we ask questions of the most plugged-in Ohio State fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. This survey was brought to you by FanDuel.
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LGHL Football gets a 2028 commitment, basketball gets a gray court
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Football gets a 2028 commitment, basketball gets a gray court
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 Athletics
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!
Ohio State makes a splash in the 2028 class with commitment of RB Elijah Newman-Hall
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land
Ross Bjork, Buckeyes can be comfortable with any playoff model
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes
Ohio State In Favor of Spring Transfer Portal Window, But Could Be In Minority As College Football Moves Toward Single Transfer Window
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors
You’re Nuts: What stat from Ohio State’s 2024 title season was most impressive?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Buckeyes rank as top wide receiver room in country by CBS Sports
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Looking at Ohio State football uniform numbers through the 6-1-4 lens
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Men’s Basketball: Buckeyes Add Grujicic and Herro to 2025 Freshmen Class
Ohio State Athletics
First look: See OSU’s gray basketball court, learn how it came to be
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
You’re Nuts: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye
Justin Golba and Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
Women’s Track & Field: Bertrand Concludes Outdoor Season with Two Top Five Finishes
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Why Ohio State included women’s volleyball among its four revenue sharing teams’
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
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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
Ohio State Athletics
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
Ohio State makes a splash in the 2028 class with commitment of RB Elijah Newman-Hall
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land
Ross Bjork, Buckeyes can be comfortable with any playoff model
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes
Ohio State In Favor of Spring Transfer Portal Window, But Could Be In Minority As College Football Moves Toward Single Transfer Window
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors
You’re Nuts: What stat from Ohio State’s 2024 title season was most impressive?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land
Buckeyes rank as top wide receiver room in country by CBS Sports
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row
Looking at Ohio State football uniform numbers through the 6-1-4 lens
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land
On the Hardwood
Men’s Basketball: Buckeyes Add Grujicic and Herro to 2025 Freshmen Class
Ohio State Athletics
First look: See OSU’s gray basketball court, learn how it came to be
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch
You’re Nuts: What has been Bruce Thornton’s best performance as a Buckeye
Justin Golba and Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land
Outside the Shoe and Schott
Women’s Track & Field: Bertrand Concludes Outdoor Season with Two Top Five Finishes
Ohio State Athletics
Why Ohio State included women’s volleyball among its four revenue sharing teams’
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts
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LGHL Ohio State makes a splash in the 2028 class with commitment of RB Elijah Newman-Hall
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Ohio State makes a splash in the 2028 class with commitment of RB Elijah Newman-Hall
Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
2028 RB Elijah Newman-Hall | @Cinco_5xx on Twitter
Plus, a priority target for the Buckeyes is set to commit this week.
Ohio State and its various fan accounts have been cryptically tweeting about a handful of commitments over the past several days. While we are still waiting for the official word on who exactly has made their silent pledge to the Buckeyes, Carlos Locklyn was busy looking way into the future to lock up a potential future star.
On Friday, running back Elijah Newman-Hall announced his commitment to Ohio State. A member of the 2028 class, the 6-foot, 200-pound prospect is well ahead of schedule, but clearly has liked what he's seen and heard from Locklyn and the Buckeyes to pull the trigger this early on.
The Florida native holds around a dozen offers, including from the likes of Florida State, Miami, UCF, Wake Forrest and others. Ohio State officially entered his recruitment on May 2, when Locklyn first extended the official offer, and Newman-Hall had an impressive showing last week at one of the Buckeyes’ recruiting camps prior to announcing his commitment.
“With a lot of prayer and thought I’m beyond Excited & Blessed to be announcing my Commitment to The Ohio State University GO BUCKS!” Newman-Hall said via Twitter.
Quickly emerging as the top target for Locklyn in the 2028 class, Newman-Hall is coming off a freshman campaign registering 829 yards on 8.3 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns. A two-way player also earning snaps on defense at Blake High School, the bruiser racked up 28 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles for the Yellow Jackets.
In the era of NIL it will be a battle to keep Newman-Hall committed to the long-haul, but it gives Ohio State an early peer recruiter to help lead the charge as the first member of the 2028 class. The Buckeyes have a pair of 2027 commits in WR Jamier Brown and QB Brady Edmunds, and as of now hold 15 commits in their No. 2-ranked class in the current cycle.
Switching gears to that aforementioned 2026 class, Ohio State got one step closer with a rising wide receiver prospect as three-star Indiana native Jerquaden Guilford listed the Buckeyes among his final four schools.
A 6-foot-2, 190-pound pass-catcher, Guilford is the No. 1 player out of the Hoosier State, coming in as the No. 60 WR in the country per 247Sports’ rankings. Guilford had previously been committed to Penn State since December before de-committing this February, and the Nittany Lions did not make the cut this time around. Indiana, Michigan and Ole Miss are among the final group, alongside Ohio State.
Guilford has already made official visits to his other three finalists, and the Buckeyes will have the last crack at it with an official visit scheduled for this coming weekend, beginning June 20. With four wide receivers already in this class for Brian Hartline, Guilford is reportedly the last uncommitted receiver Ohio State remains actively pursuing. As such, this upcoming visit to Columbus looms large.
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Gene Ross via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
2028 RB Elijah Newman-Hall | @Cinco_5xx on Twitter
Plus, a priority target for the Buckeyes is set to commit this week.
Ohio State and its various fan accounts have been cryptically tweeting about a handful of commitments over the past several days. While we are still waiting for the official word on who exactly has made their silent pledge to the Buckeyes, Carlos Locklyn was busy looking way into the future to lock up a potential future star.
On Friday, running back Elijah Newman-Hall announced his commitment to Ohio State. A member of the 2028 class, the 6-foot, 200-pound prospect is well ahead of schedule, but clearly has liked what he's seen and heard from Locklyn and the Buckeyes to pull the trigger this early on.
The Florida native holds around a dozen offers, including from the likes of Florida State, Miami, UCF, Wake Forrest and others. Ohio State officially entered his recruitment on May 2, when Locklyn first extended the official offer, and Newman-Hall had an impressive showing last week at one of the Buckeyes’ recruiting camps prior to announcing his commitment.
“With a lot of prayer and thought I’m beyond Excited & Blessed to be announcing my Commitment to The Ohio State University GO BUCKS!” Newman-Hall said via Twitter.
Quickly emerging as the top target for Locklyn in the 2028 class, Newman-Hall is coming off a freshman campaign registering 829 yards on 8.3 yards per carry with 10 touchdowns. A two-way player also earning snaps on defense at Blake High School, the bruiser racked up 28 tackles, eight sacks and three forced fumbles for the Yellow Jackets.
In the era of NIL it will be a battle to keep Newman-Hall committed to the long-haul, but it gives Ohio State an early peer recruiter to help lead the charge as the first member of the 2028 class. The Buckeyes have a pair of 2027 commits in WR Jamier Brown and QB Brady Edmunds, and as of now hold 15 commits in their No. 2-ranked class in the current cycle.
Switching gears to that aforementioned 2026 class, Ohio State got one step closer with a rising wide receiver prospect as three-star Indiana native Jerquaden Guilford listed the Buckeyes among his final four schools.
NEWS: Class of 2026 WR Jerquaden Guilford is down to Ohio State, Michigan, Indiana, & Ole Miss, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’2 195 WR from Fort Wayne, IN will announce his Commitment June 27th
Where Should He Go?https://t.co/mPx23lZssa pic.twitter.com/hMqhQ7VwnJ
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 13, 2025
A 6-foot-2, 190-pound pass-catcher, Guilford is the No. 1 player out of the Hoosier State, coming in as the No. 60 WR in the country per 247Sports’ rankings. Guilford had previously been committed to Penn State since December before de-committing this February, and the Nittany Lions did not make the cut this time around. Indiana, Michigan and Ole Miss are among the final group, alongside Ohio State.
Guilford has already made official visits to his other three finalists, and the Buckeyes will have the last crack at it with an official visit scheduled for this coming weekend, beginning June 20. With four wide receivers already in this class for Brian Hartline, Guilford is reportedly the last uncommitted receiver Ohio State remains actively pursuing. As such, this upcoming visit to Columbus looms large.
Quick Hits
- After an onslaught of new offers went out on Thursday, Ohio State kept the ball rolling on Friday with two more. First up was 2028 EDGE, George Parkinson IV. A native of Pennsylvania, the 6-foot-4, 228-pound defensive lineman holds offers from Florida State, Kentucky, Maryland, Penn State, South Carolina and a handful of others.
- Sticking with the trenches, Ohio State also offered 2028 OL George Selvie III. A 6-foot-4, 265-pound interior lineman, Selvie already holds offers from more than a dozen schools, including Arizona, Florida, Florida State, Syracuse, Wake Forest and others. The Florida native is not yet ranked, as are none of the 2028 prospects at this stage in the game.
- Ohio State is hoping for another BOOOOMing week, as priority linebacker target Cincere Johnson is set to announce his commitment on Thursday. A Glenville product, Johnson is the No. 8 EDGE and No. 71 player nationally per the 247Sports Composite. The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Ohio native is being pursued hard by position coach James Laurinaitis, and is coming off his official visit with the Buckeyes.
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