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LGHL Ohio State makes the cut for a top 2026 receiver target, set to host 2025 flip target at running back

Ohio State makes the cut for a top 2026 receiver target, set to host 2025 flip target at running back
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The Buckeyes make the cut for 2026 receiver Devin Carter.

Ohio State is hoping to see its 2026 class start to grow sooner rather than later. Just one commit locked in thanks to wide receiver Chris Henry Jr., this staff knows they will eventually see their efforts pay off. It does feel like a bit of a slower start commit wise, though the Buckeyes do have the top player in the country per the 247Sports Composite already locked in.

Brian Hartline having his typical early and often success is no surprise, and on Thursday the Buckeyes saw some positive news for another elite receiver target when five-star talent Devin Carter trimmed his top schools list down to just 12 remaining finalists.

A 6-foot, 165 pound athlete from Douglasville, Georgia, Carter currently holds over 30 offers to his name from every major program out there, so narrowing it down to just 11 is a sign of his desire to start getting closer to a final decision. Making the cut, Ohio State is joined by Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Ole Miss, Texas, and Texas A&M.

The No. 21 player nationally and third best receiver in the 2026 class per the 247Sports Composite, Ohio State staying in the mix here is a great sign as they continue to appeal to top receivers around the country. Of course, seeing Jeremiah Smith having an incredible impact as a true freshman has to appeal to top players who believe they too can see the field early.

From here, getting Carter back to Columbus will be the top priority if Ohio State really wants to have a chance at landing his future commitment. For now, they have made the list and can continue pitching why they’re the best destination at developing his position for the next level.


NEWS: Elite 2026 WR Devin Carter is down to 1️⃣1️⃣ Schools, he tells me for @on3recruits

The 6’0 170 WR from Douglasville, GA is ranked as a Top 30 Recruit in the ‘26 Class (No. 5 WR) per On3 Industry

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— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) November 7, 2024​
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Can the Buckeyes pull an upset this late in the game? ​


It’s no secret that Ohio State and running back’s coach Carlos Locklyn are trying hard to flip current Alabama commit, Anthony Rogers. An Alabama native and pledge since June of 2023, Rogers is not typically a player you’d see any school having a chance at flipping away from the Crimson Tide, but the attention he’s shown the Buckeyes as of late isn’t something to totally dismiss either.

The No. 141 player nationally and eighth best at his position per the 247Sports Composite the 2025 class, Ohio State is having him on campus this weekend for his official visit. A chance to really show him all they are about, it doesn’t hurt either to see Alabama also sending out another 2025 running back offer this week. Maybe it means something maybe it doesn’t, but you have to believe Locklyn and the rest of the staff will work hard to make this trip to Columbus a memorable one.

The Buckeyes do already have two running backs in the 2025 class thanks to Bo Jackson and Isaiah West, but the plan all along was to take three, and Rogers would be a take immediately if he wanted in. Not a loss if he sticks with his commitment, but this staff will still try and it begins on Saturday with a great game day visit and beyond.

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  • Per Mick Walker of Letterman Row, Ohio State will also play host this weekend to four-star tight-end, Corbyn Fordham. A 6-foot-3, 215 pound Florida native, Fordham is currently the No. 306 player nationally and 16th best at his position per the 247Sports Composite for the 2026 class.

Holding an Ohio State offer to his name already, this visit is a chance for Keenan Bailey to get more familiar with his target as he looks to land his first for the upcoming cycle.


NEWS: Four-star TE Corbyn Fordham (@Fordhamcorbyn) will visit Ohio State for the Purdue game

Fordham, the No. 330 overall prospect in the On3 Industry Rankings, is a top target for tight ends coach Keenan Bailey in the 2026 class

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What channel is Ohio State vs Purdue? Time, TV schedule to watch Week 11 game - The Columbus Dispatch
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Google Presser Bullets: Jake Diebler Says Buckeyes Must Continue to “Earn the Right” to Play Well in Practice, Co - Eleven Warriors

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LGHL MC&J: Ranked showdowns between Georgia-Ole Miss, Alabama-LSU pace Week 11 nationally

MC&J: Ranked showdowns between Georgia-Ole Miss, Alabama-LSU pace Week 11 nationally
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A couple SEC squads could see their CFP hopes dashed on Saturday. Plus, picks for five other interesting national contests.

Last week ATS: 8-7 (3-4 National, 5-3 B1G)

Season ATS: 83-87 (33-36 National, 50-51 B1G)

Last week started out promising but ended with a fizzle, since it seems like I missed about every game I picked in the evening session. Even with the ugly finish, we still were able to gain a game on .500, making two straight weeks with at least a positive record.

With a number of weeks left in the regular season to do some damage, we are hoping to make it a third-straight week with more winners than losers.

National games​


No. 4 Miami (FL) (-10.5) v. Georgia Tech - 12:00 p.m. ET - ESPN

The Hurricanes have been playing with the food a bit recently. Miami went back-and-forth with Louisville a few weeks ago before securing a 52-45 win. Last week the Hurricanes found themselves trailing Duke before going on a 36-3 run to end the game and cover against the Blue Devils. Cam Ward continued to state his case to be a Heisman Trophy finalist, throwing for 400 yards and five touchdowns in last week’s win.

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Georgia Tech started the season on a high note by beating Florida State over in Ireland. The win doesn’t look nearly as impressive since now we know just how terrible the Seminoles are. Quarterback Haynes King has missed the last two games with an injury. The Yellow Jackets lost both of those games, putting up just 19 points in losses to Notre Dame and Virginia Tech. Even if King is healthy enough to go, I’m not convinced Georgia Tech has enough pop to keep pace with an explosive Miami offense.

One thing I do know is head coach Mario Cristobal will kneel the clock out as soon as he has the chance to do so after last year’s gaffe. Miami received a jolt this week with the first CFP rankings, which have them slotted as the ACC champs, which would give them a bye in the first round. Asking the Hurricanes to win this game by 11 points doesn’t seem like too much.

Miami (FL) 42, Georgia Tech 24


No. 3 Georgia (-2.5) v. No. 16 Ole Miss - 3:30 p.m. ET - ABC

This looks like the type of game Lane Kiffin and Ole Miss often lose. The Rebels enter this game with a ton of confidence after beating Arkansas 63-31 last week. Jaxson Dart had himself a game against the Razorbacks, throwing for 515 yards and six touchdowns. Then again, last year there was a ton of hype surrounding Ole Miss heading into this game. Even I picked the Rebels to cover before Georgia whooped Ole Miss in Athens, 52-17.

What a strange season it has been so far for Carson Beck and Georgia. Beck has had major issues turning the football over this year, throwing three interceptions in three games. Luckily for Georgia they have been able to withstand the turnovers, winning two of those games, and nearly completing a miraculous comeback to beat Alabama in Tuscaloosa at the end of September. Even though the Bulldogs are heading towards a spot in the CFP, they don’t feel nearly as unbeatable as they have been over the last few years.

I’m not all that worried about Georgia having to hit the road for this game, since not only did they push Alabama to the limit in Tuscaloosa, they beat Texas 30-15 in Austin last month. Until Kiffin and the Rebels can prove to me they can win a game like this, I’ll have to bet against them. Dart and company just aren’t equipped to handle primetime as Beck and Georgia are.

Georgia 35, Ole Miss 23


No. 17 Iowa State (-2.5) v. Kansas - 3:30 p.m. ET - FS1

Kansas has to be wondering what might have been. The Jayhawks have been in almost every game this year, with five of their six losses coming by six points or less. Many were expecting quarterback Jalon Daniels to have a big year in 2024. Those expectations haven’t materialized, as Daniels has thrown nine interceptions and completed less than 60 percent of his pass attempts.

Iowa State saw their dreams of an undefeated season dashed last week when they were defeated 23-22 by Texas Tech in Ames. Despite the loss, the Cyclones still have a shot at making the College Football Playoff, they’ll just likely need to win the Big 12 to earn their spot in the 12-team tournament. With Colorado also sitting at 4-1 in the conference, Iowa State can’t afford to lose a second-straight game.

I’m probably taking too many road favorites this week, but I just feel like Iowa State has more toughness than Kansas does this year. While the Cyclones did lose a tight game last week, I do like their track record in one-score games this year over what we have seen from the Jayhawks this year. The Iowa State defense forces Daniels into making a few more mistakes, which swing the game in favor of the Cyclones.

Iowa State 27, Kansas 17


No. 23 Clemson (-6.5) v. Virginia Tech - 3:30 p.m. ET - ESPN

I’m really trying to talk myself into taking Virginia Tech in this game, but I just can’t do it. The Hokies have played some close games, with all four of their losses coming by seven points or less.

Last week quarterback Kyron Drones and running back Bhayshul Tuten weren’t able to play in the overtime loss to Syracuse. I’ll assume both will be able to play this week, but the Virginia Tech offense has a tough time throwing the football, allowing Clemson to load up against the run.

Unless Miami or SMU lose somewhere in the last month, Clemson is going to be kicking themselves for dropping last week’s game to Louisville. Running back Phil Mafah was outstanding in the loss, racking up 170 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Quarterback Cade Klubnik has also been really good most of the season, tossing 21 touchdowns and throwing just three picks.

Lane Stadium doesn’t quite have the mystique it used to. The Hokies even lost to Rutgers in Blacksburg this year. Clemson is better in all areas than Virginia Tech is and should be able to bounce back from last week’s loss and win this game by at least a touchdown.

Clemson 31, Virginia Tech 20


No. 20 Colorado (-3.5) v. Texas Tech - 4:00 p.m. ET - FOX

I know I have been all over road favorites this week. In this game I’m going to slide over to the home underdog side. Texas Tech earned a huge win last week, beating Iowa State in Ames in some gnarly weather conditions. Running back Tahj Brooks continued his streak of rushing for at least 100 yards in each game he has played in this season, finishing the upset of the Cyclones with 122 yards.

Deion Sanders and Colorado can smell the Big 12 Championship Game, entering this week with a 4-1 record in the conference. Even though networks are hoping the Buffaloes find their way into the playoff, I know this Colorado squad still has some faults. What do they do if Shedeur Sanders and Travis Hunter are shut down? The Buffaloes don’t have the talent in the trenches to run the football with consistency.

Baylor v Texas Tech
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Texas Tech and Behren Morton have the offense that can keep up with Colorado. All the Red Raiders need to do is get a few stops on defense. Plus, don’t sleep on weird things happening in Lubbock.

This could be a situation where Colorado comes out sleepy after a bye week, while Texas Tech is riding high after their win over Iowa State. I’m expecting plenty of points here, so I’ll take the points with the home team that’ll be looking for a second straight win over a ranked team.

Texas Tech 37, Colorado 34


No. 11 Alabama (-2.5) v. No. 15 LSU - 7:30 p.m. ET - ABC

Both teams in this game had last week off to digest their results from the previous week. Alabama had their best performance of the season, shutting out Missouri 34-0. What the Crimson Tide did right is get their running game going, racking up 271 yards on the ground against the Tigers. The easy win was necessary after the previous four games for Alabama were decided by seven points or less.

LSU has had to sit with a 38-23 loss to Texas A&M, where they had no answer for the Aggies and Marcel Reed on the ground in the second half. The lack of a rush defense is definitely a concern this week against a Crimson Tide squad that is riding high after gashing Missouri. While Death Valley at night is a setting opponents fear, I don’t think Alabama is quite as shook by it since the Crimson Tide are in so many prime time games in raucous environments.

In a game that’s a coin flip, I’ll go with the team that I think is better. I’m not sold on LSU having the defense to slow down the Crimson Tide. Even if the Tigers are able to bottle up Jam Miller and Justice Haynes, they still have to deal with Jalen Milroe finding freshman wide receiver Ryan Williams. In a game that likely eliminates the loser from playoff contention, Alabama keeps hope alive at least for a little longer.

Alabama 31, LSU 24


No. 9 BYU (-3.5) v. Utah - 10:15 p.m. ET - ESPN

Utah is down bad right now. In a season where the Utes were supposed to challenge for the Big 12 crown and a CFP spot, they have lost four games in a row, failing to score 20 points in any of those contests. It sounds like the college career of Cam Rising is now officially over after four decades since Rising has been ruled out for the rest of the season due to injury, leaving Isaac Wilson to take the snaps behind center.

The Holy War is now in the Big 12. What a time to be alive. The last time these rivals met was back in 2021 when BYU snapped Utah’s nine-game winning streak with a 26-17 win. Now the Cougars are undefeated and currently are the favorite to win the Big 12 and secure a first round bye in the playoff. The stats from BYU won’t blow you away this year, they just have a knack for putting so far this season to avoid suffering any losses.

I think this might be the week where BYU’s luck runs out. Coming off a bye, Utah could take some time to make Wilson more comfortable running the offense. The Utes have some nice pieces to go along with Wilson in running back Micah Bernard and tight end Brant Kuithe.

This has the feeling of a contest where Utah plays their best game of the season to upset their in-state foe. After forcing turnovers for most of the season, BYU commits some this week, which ends up being their downfall.

Utah 23, BYU 20

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LGHL It’s okay to get your hopes up about this Ohio State men’s basketball team

It’s okay to get your hopes up about this Ohio State men’s basketball team
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The Buckeyes have plenty of room for improvement, even after beating a ranked Texas team on Monday.

Listen, I get it. Over the past eight seasons, the Ohio State men’s basketball team has a 37-9 record in November, including this week’s 80-72 win over No. 19 Texas — good for an .804 winning percentage.

That is a considerably better winning percentage than the Buckeyes’ overall record over the past eight seasons, which at 136-89 comes out to a .604 winning percentage.

Under Chris Holtmann, the Buckeyes were the November national champions, spending 11 weeks in the AP Top 25 during that month over his seven seasons, even climbing inside the top-10 here and there. Then, more often than not, the wheels would fall off the bus in late December or early January, and the Buckeyes would have to dig their heels in for the stretch run to make the NCAA Tournament.

I understand your hesitation to allow Monday night’s win over a ranked Texas team get your hopes up for Ohio State men’s basketball this season. Keep your expectations low, and you can never be disappointed, right?

But I’m giving you permission to get excited. The 126th edition of Ohio State men’s basketball could turn out to be a special team, with young, raw players who should hit their stride as the season progresses.


Here’s why I think this Ohio State team is going to continue to build off the good vibes it had on Monday night, and why — unlike some recent Buckeye basketball teams — this group will not fall off.

They outplayed No. 19 Texas from start to finish ​


Ohio State began the game on an 8-0 run thanks to a three-pointer from Bruce Thornton and then back-to-back baskets from Micah Parrish. It took the Buckeyes all of 13 seconds to take the lead, and Texas was never able to catch up. The Longhorns did cut Ohio State’s lead to three points multiple times, but the Buckeyes always paired a defensive stop with a basket to prevent Texas from ever tying the game.

The fact that Ohio State never trailed is significant, because it had been over three years since the Buckeyes led wire-to-wire like that over a ranked opponent. The last time Ohio State beat a ranked opponent and never trailed was Jan. 23, 2021, when the Buckeyes beat the Wisconsin Badgers 74-62 at the Kohl Center.

E.J. Liddell scored within the first 16 seconds in that game, and the Buckeyes would ride a game-opening 6-0 run to victory over the 10th-ranked Badgers. Dominating a quality opponent from start to finish doesn’t happen often.

Multiple key players did not play well, but Ohio State won (handily) anyway​


There was a moment during the second half of Monday night’s game when I remembered that Meechie Johnson played for Ohio State. I was at media day and have already spoken to Meechie this year, so I didn’t actually forget he was on the team, but by and large, Johnson was not a factor against Texas on Monday night.

Johnson finished the game with six points on 2-11 shooting in 30 minutes. He also had four rebounds, three assists, three turnovers, and a steal. He showed up in the box score, but seven of Meechie’s 11 shots were three-pointers, several of which were rushed and defended well by Texas.

Last season at South Carolina, Johnson was named Second Team All-SEC, averaging 14.1 points per game on 39.9% shooting (32.1% from three). He was brought in this summer to pair with Bruce Thornton and create one of the better backcourts in the country, but on Monday night he didn’t impact the game at the level he probably should have. That will change moving forward. Ohio State won anyway.

Additionally, Aaron Bradshaw and Sean Stewart — Ohio State’s starting center and power forward — combined to score just four points on 1-8 shooting in 34 minutes. Each player struggled defensively, picking up four fouls apiece.

Both Bradshaw and Stewart were five-star recruits and high-profile transfers. Both are expected to contribute at a much higher level this year than either did on Monday. Ohio State won the game anyway, with very little contributions from their starting frontcourt.

John Mobley Jr. and Devin Royal are ahead of schedule ​


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— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) November 5, 2024​
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Mobley Jr., known as “Juni” to his teammates, was the best shooter in the 2024 recruiting class, but getting shots off in high school and in college are two different tasks. Not only does Mobley need to mix up the shots he takes so that teams can’t paint him as someone who exclusively shoots three-pointers, he also needs to be creative in how he creates space for himself to shoot the ball. At 6-foot-1, he’s always going to be one of the shorter players on the floor.

He had no issue whatsoever getting shots off or hitting them on Monday night, checking in six or so minutes into the game and knocking down a logo three about one minute later. He went on to finish with 14 points and one rebound in 13 minutes, going 4-for-4 from beyond the arc.

Mobley probably won’t average 14 points per game this season, but the fact that he was able to create his own offense against a very good team in his first college game bodes well for the rest of the season — many of Ohio State’s opponents won’t be as good as Texas this year.

At the same time, Royal chipped in 16 points in 25 minutes off the bench. The 16 points were a career-high, as were the 25 minutes. He also knocked down a pair of three-pointers — one of which gave Ohio State a 12-point lead with just over five minutes remaining in the game. In 33 games last season, Royal hit a total of three three-pointers. He almost matched that on Monday against Texas.

Royal was expected to take a step forward this season after averaging 4.7 points and 2.4 rebounds per game as a freshman, but perhaps we under-sold just how much better he’s going to be as a sophomore.

Ohio State had basically zero post presence the entire game and still won ​


As mentioned above, Bradshaw and Stewart struggled against Texas quite a bit. Austin Parks subbed in for six minutes as well, but missed his only shot. That means the three players who played the most at center for Ohio State on Monday night combined to score four points on 1-of-9 shooting.

The Longhorns had 26 paint points to Ohio State’s 22. Many of those paint points from the Buckeyes came from guards like Thornton and Parrish cutting to the basket on the dribble, or Royal cleaning up a missed shot here and a loose ball there before quickly dunking or laying the ball in. There were very few set plays for Bradshaw, Stewart, or Parks below the basket.

Diebler wants the ball to touch the paint “on every possession” but that really didn’t happen Monday night. Ohio State shot 45% overall, 50% from three and led by as much as 15 at one point. It was not necessarily a sustainable method, but it worked.

The bright side is that Diebler and his staff will undoubtedly go over film and try to find better, more creative ways to get Stewart and Bradshaw looks below the basket moving forward.

Room for improvement ​


Ohio State has a lot of room for improvement, despite the win against Texas. Guys who did not contribute much on Monday will get better. Areas where the Buckeyes struggled — like below the basket — will improve. Players who were expected to be key contributors off the bench — like Mobley and Royal — were the reason Ohio State won the season opener.

There’s a lot of space between where the Buckeyes are right now, and their ceiling.

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Google Ohio State’s performance against Penn State left Urban Meyer making an honest admission about the Buckeyes - AtoZ Sports

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LGHL I-80 Football Show: Where the Big Ten stands after the first playoff rankings

I-80 Football Show: Where the Big Ten stands after the first playoff rankings
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In this episode, Dante and Jordan discuss The first edition of the 12-team playoff rankings dropped

Welcome to a new episode of Land-Grant Podcast Network’s I-80 Football Show. On this show, we travel down I-80 to talk all things Big Ten Football. This is the only Big Ten Podcast that’ll cover all 18 teams. After every week of action, we will catch you up on all the conference’s games and look ahead at the matchups, storylines, and players you should be paying attention to for the next week. My name is Jordan Williams, and I am joined by my co-host Dante Morgan.

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The guys are back to discuss the results of the College Football Playoff rankings but first, they have to talk about Ohio State - Penn State. Dante feels it’s unfair to switch sides and call Penn State a bad team after losing to Ohio State again. Despite James Franklin’s clear struggles winning big games, Penn State is still one of the best teams in the country and should be a factor in the playoffs as long as they win out and go 11-1.

There may be concerns about their championship ability but State College will be electric when they host a first-round playoff game. Jordan’s feelings on Ryan Day haven’t changed but he was impressed with this win. Most Ohio State teams don’t fight to come back and dominate this game after being down 10-0 in the first quarter and their defense had a second goal-line stand in as many games.

In the other big news from Tuesday, the 12-team playoff ranking dropped this week and the guys break down the Big Ten’s showing. As expected, Oregon landed at no. One. Based on only losing to the no. one team in the country, Ohio State jumped Georgia and landed at no. Two. Penn State comes in at no. Six and Indiana despite being 9-0 come in a no. Eight.

The playoff committee again shows that it values “good” losses over winning if they don’t respect your resume. Penn State lost to Ohio State by seven points and that’s better than Indiana being undefeated without any top 25 wins, even though Penn State also doesn’t have any top 25 wins. The first rankings confirmed that the Big Ten has a really good shot at getting four teams into the playoffs this year.

In the MapQuest segment, we have Iowa-UCLA on Friday night. Saturday has good games but not in the noon slot, it’s the perfect time to run errands unless you’re a fan of a team playing. Midday Indiana looks to continue its dominance against Michigan and the evening wraps up with Washington-Penn State.

In his weekly pitstop, Jordan laughs at the Colts immediately having their worst offensive performance after benching Anthony Richardson.


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LGHL Things you need to know about the Purdue Boilermakers — and a few you don’t need to know, but are fun anyway

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OSU hosts Purdue in The Shoe this weekend, and... Well, if the Buckeyes don’t bludgeon this version of the Boilermakers, then Ryan Day might want to sign up for LinkedIn Premium and prepay for the post-trial period.

Ohio State hosts Purdue at noon this Saturday, in what should absolutely, unequivocally be a get-right game for the Buckeyes. Because the Boilermakers are bad, bad. Like, ranked outside the top 118 nationally in points per game scored and allowed-bad (there are only 134 FBS teams).

Which is surprising to some, including yours truly. I had high expectations for Ryan Walters when he took the Purdue HC gig, but things just haven’t worked out – for him or the team – in West Lafayette.

The Boilermakers are 1-7 this season, with their sole win coming against Indiana State in Week 1. The team is scoring just 20.2 points per game, while allowing 36.9. And they haven’t been competitive against an opponent with a pulse, aside from Illinois, Walters’ former/employer.

Oddly enough, Purdue has struggled immensely despite having two of the better duos in the Big Ten at two high(er)-profile positions. Running backs Devin Mockobee and Reggie Love III have joined forces to produce nearly 1,000 total yards, while hybrid edge defenders Kydran Jenkins and Will Heldt have combined for 10.5 sacks.

So who knows, maybe the Boilermakers will turn this weekend’s game with the Buckeyes into a competitive one... Even though they shouldn’t. Especially since it’s being played in The Shoe, as opposed to Ross-Ade Stadium AKA the House of Horrors. OSU fans, you know what I’m talking about.

Here are a few more things you should know about the Purdue Boilermakers:


Purdue University sends a lot of folks to space. Maybe not directly, but more than one-third of all NASA’s crewed space missions have included at least one Purdue graduate as a crew member. Famous Boilermakers-turned-astronauts include Neil Armstrong and Gus Grissom.

The school’s nickname/mascot is, sadly, not a reference or nod to the pairing of whiskey and beer. If you want to experience a night you’ll never remember, I suggest knocking back a few boilermakers with the shot dropped directly into the beer. I’m a Jack Daniels and Bud heavy guy, but any pairing of whiskey and beer will do.

Anyway, the Purdue Boilermaker(s) is a nod to a certain type of big, burly skilled tradesperson. Prior to adopting the current moniker, Purdue athletes were called pumpkin-shuckers (I might have stuck with that one), railsplitters, and cornfield sailors, among other nicknames.

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Purdue was a founding member of the Big Ten, along with the University(s) of Chicago, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Northwestern.

Purdue is one of only two college football programs to have produced three Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks... Seriously. The school/program even went as far as to trademark the nickname/term “Cradle of Quarterbacks”, thinking people might actually refer to it as such for years to come. But I think the term kind of – or definitely should have – died out at the conclusion of Drew Brees’ college career.

Speaking of QBs, Walters and his staff may unearthed a hidden gem in Ryan Browne. Browne is a redshirt freshman who began the season as Hudson Card’s backup. But when the latter was forced to miss the Boilermaker’s game at Illinois, Browne sprang into action... Or was forced into it. Either way, he did not disappoint.

In fact, Browne played out of his mind. QB55 in 247Sports’ 2023 recruiting rankings accounted for 415 total yards and three TDs against the Fighting Illini, finishing the game with a 203.3 passer rating while helping his team drop 49 points on one of the better defenses in the Big Ten.

Browne’s brilliant performance seemed to come out of nowhere, as he then failed to impress (putting it mildly) against Oregon. But if nothing else, he earned a right to see the field for Purdue. This weekend’s visiting team has since experimented with playing both Card and Browne, something that Ohio State’s coaching staff must consider when devising their defensive strategy.

The Boilermakers have an edge rusher named Shitta Sillah. And frankly, that’s just an amazing name. The Boston College transfer is definitely a First Team All-Name All-American.

Mockobee, Jenkins, and Dillon Thieneman are really good players stuck on a really bad not so good team. To be fair and honest, there are several talented players on this Purdue team. But the offensive line gives up too many sacks, the passing game in general is not good, and the Boilermakers’ defense doesn’t force turnovers.

Individual players can win individual matchups, but it takes more than a few studs to win games in the Big Ten.

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Purdue has never beaten Ohio State in The Shoe. However, the Boilermakers are an impressive and surprising 9-5 against the Buckeyes in Ross-Ade. So seriously, and with all due respect, f*ck that place.

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Will Kacmarek injury update: Ryan Day gives positive news on Buckeyes tight end
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Nearly 10 Million People Watched Ohio State Earn Its Eighth Straight Win Over Penn State
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Ohio State: ‘Back to basics’ approach has Buckeye defense ascending again
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Women’s Tennis: Nishino Named B1G Athlete of the Week
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