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Brian "Body Kount" Kelly (HC Louisiana State)

I like the idea. I like making fun of Brian Kelly, but I like his idea.
Get the SEC and Big Ten to have the same number of teams. 16, 18, 20, 30, 50... whatever. Then match them up by how they ranked last year. Year 1, we'll play all the games in the SEC home stadiums. Play them in September. The next year, rank and match them up again, and play all of the games in the Big Ten home stadiums - in November.
I love this idea. Would make the regular season interesting again now that continuous playoff expansion will likely dilute it.
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Brian "Body Kount" Kelly (HC Louisiana State)

I like the idea. I like making fun of Brian Kelly, but I like his idea.
Get the SEC and Big Ten to have the same number of teams. 16, 18, 20, 30, 50... whatever. Then match them up by how they ranked last year. Year 1, we'll play all the games in the SEC home stadiums. Play them in September. The next year, rank and match them up again, and play all of the games in the Big Ten home stadiums - in November.
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SEC (It just means more.. even its losses are wins)

For years, it was always about the best X-number of teams, regardless of conference. "We're the best because the winner was from our conference." Remember 2011? or was it 2012? Alabama vs LSU? "Well, those are the best 2 teams, regardless of conference." And there were a couple of times (at least once, anyway) when the SEC got 2 teams into the 4-team playoff. Again, those were 2 of the best 4 teams. And we were told that if we don't like it, we can go pour chocolate milk down our pants.

But in 2024, it expanded to 12 teams. But they added the extra part of conference champions. So it wasn't really the "best 12" teams, it was the "best 5 champions plus the next best 7 teams." And guess what, SEC? Of those next best 7 teams, you only had 2 of them. No one cares that 14 of your 16 teams are better than average. It isn't a "who is better than average?" question - it's a "who are the next best 7 teams?" question.

Instead of spending time putting out reports like this, how about you spend your time trying to figure out a way you can cheat the system to regain that competitive edge?
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LGHL Ohio State are to open fall camp to fans, multiple Buckeyes set records at NCAA T&F championships

Ohio State are to open fall camp to fans, multiple Buckeyes set records at NCAA T&F championships
Matt Tamanini
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Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here


COLLEGE FOOTBALL: AUG 3 Ohio State Practice

Photo by Jason Mowry/Icon Sportswire via Getty 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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Wrapping up Unpopular Opinion Week


You’re Nuts: What is your most unpopular opinion on college athletics?
Brett Ludwiczak and Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Unpopular Opinion: The College Football Playoff needs less teams, not more
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

Unpopular Opinion: Is winning a national title more important than beating Michigan?
Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land


On the Gridiron


Three Fall Camp Football Practices Open to the Fans
Ohio State Athletics

Defensive Line Reinforcements, Dynamic Freshman Running Back Highlight Ohio State’s 2025 Class of Summer Enrollees
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

How does Athlon Sports have Buckeyes factored into Big Ten, CFB Playoff races?
Steve Helwagen, Bucknuts


Happy 5 Month Anniversary #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/IxD0DWr9PQ

⭕️SU V!Ds (@OSUViDs) June 1, 2025

Ohio State’s title proved that the expanded CFP has devalued the regular season
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Tim Walton Working with Davison Igbinosun to Master Fundamentals As Ohio State Cornerback Looks to Reduce Penalties in Senior Season
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Ohio State Roundup: Another offseason month in rearview mirror
Austin Ward, Dotting The Eyes


2 minutes and 41 seconds of physical playoff football.

91 Days until this rematch pic.twitter.com/WJyNRzkVpP

— College Football Report (@CFBRep) May 31, 2025

Three keys for Buckeyes to ace pivotal month of June
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

It’s Time To Scrap Conference Championship Games
Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Huddle


On the Hardwood


Ohio State commit Dorian Jones not expected to enroll this summer
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

You’re Nuts: How can John Mobley Jr. improve next season?
Connor Lemons and Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land


Welcome H me @amarebynumm ‼️#GoBucks | #FightToTheEnd pic.twitter.com/0XJrvzvxXU

— Ohio State Hoops (@OhioStateHoops) June 1, 2025

Outside the Shoe and Schott


Former OSU and MLB pitcher Scott Klingenbeck dies at 54
The Columbus Dispatch

Braxton Brann sets Ohio State record in 110 hurdles at NCAA first round
The Columbus Dispatch

Leah Bertrand sets OSU record in 100 meters at NCAA first round
The Columbus Dispatch

Women’s Track & Field: Buckeyes Conclude NCAA East First Round with 15 National Qualifiers
Ohio State Athletics

Men’s Volleyball: Buckeyes Place 12 on Academic All-MIVA List
Ohio State Athletics


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He is simply the best, Scottie does it again at Jack’s Course.

The world number one leaves no doubt at the Memorial Tournament and earns the handshake from Jack yet again: pic.twitter.com/nTjAE7ihgb

— Adam King (@AdamKing10TV) June 1, 2025

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LGHL Pair of 2026 OL put Ohio State in top schools, Buckeyes complete massive visitor weekend

Pair of 2026 OL put Ohio State in top schools, Buckeyes complete massive visitor weekend
Gene Ross
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2026 five-star OT Felix Ojo | via @Hayesfawcett3 on Twitter

Recruiting is in full swing in Columbus.

Columbus, Ohio was the place to be this past weekend, as a large number of highly regarded prospects flocked to Ohio State’s campus for both official and unofficial visits to kick off what should be a loaded summer of recruiting for the Buckeyes.

Before we get to that, Ryan Day’s group — and more specifically Tyler Bowen’s position group — got things started on Friday as a pair of 2026 offensive lineman cut down their lists and included Ohio State among their top schools.

First up, offensive tackle Chancellor Campbell narrowed his focus from over two dozen scholarship offers down to a final five, with the Buckeyes among the smaller group alongside Colorado, Florida, Georgia and Penn State.


NEWS: Class of 2026 OT Chancellor Campbell is down to 5 Schools, he tells me for @on3reruits

The 6’8 305 OT from Saint Petersburg, FL will choose between Ohio State, Florida, Georgia, Colorado, & Penn State

Where Should He Go? ⬇️https://t.co/hocBg6juIi pic.twitter.com/l7mPBgXP7y

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 30, 2025

A Florida native, Campbell is currently listed as the No. 37 OT and No. 55 player out of the Sunshine State in the 2026 class, per 247Sports’ rankings. A three-star prospect, Campbell is listed at a whopping 6-foot-8, 295 pounds, and is a multi-sport athlete, competing on the hardwood as well for Lakewood High School. Bowen will get a chance to further impress the big-bodied tackle during his official visit to Columbus, which is scheduled for June 13.

Elsewhere, another Florida native offensive lineman gave an update on his recruitment as four-star IOL Micah Smith also cut his list down on Friday afternoon, trimming things to a final six schools which included the Buckeyes in addition to Alabama, Illinois, South Carolina, Tennessee and UCLA.


BREAKING: 4 ⭐️ (26’) IOL Micah Smith tells me he’s down to 6 SCHOOLS and will commit on June 7th.
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Smith attends Vero Beach in FL. He is ranked as a top 10 IOL in the nation!
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Where should Micah go? ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/lSdsBxKQM1

— CFB Ralb (@CfbRalb) May 30, 2025

Smith ranks as the No. 10 IOL and No. 165 player nationally per the 247Sports Composite, in addition to the No. 23 prospect in Florida in this cycle. The 6-foot-5.5, 325-pound lineman has made official visits to both Illinois and UCLA, and with a commitment date set for June 7, it looks like the Bruins will ultimately be the destination for Smith.

Even if Smith chooses the West Coast school over Ohio State, there is a ton of time between now and when pen meets paper in December. Look for Bowen and the Buckeyes to remain active in this recruitment and attempt to get Smith on campus sometime before the door is officially closed.

A star-studded weekend on campus


As previously mentioned, this past weekend functioned as Ohio State’s first big recruiting weekend of the summer, with a number of high four and five-star prospects in attendance over the past few days. Below are some of the big names in the 2026 class who made the trek to Columbus.

All rankings are via the 247Sports Composite.

  • Five-star OT Felix Ojo (No. 2 OT, No. 7 Natl.)

Five-Star OT Felix Ojo says Ohio State stands really high with he & his family

“The family atmosphere and how the program is deeply centered in faith. Also the offensive scheme fits and resembles my play style a lot. Overall it was a great visit.”https://t.co/tL3pwafiTr pic.twitter.com/M1kANuG2jm

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 1, 2025
  • Four-star EDGE Jake Kruel (No. 4 EDGE, No. 31 Natl.)

Thank you @OhioStateFB for a great OV.

Go ’s pic.twitter.com/IendQVSUc0

— Jake Kreul 5⭐️ EDGE (@JK_DE_SNAKE_34) June 1, 2025
  • Five-star LB Xavier Griffin (No. 2 LB, No. 27 Natl.)

Locked in the whole weekend with one of the best to ever do it at Ohio State @JLaurinaitis55 !! Always love @OhioStateFB @RedElephant_FB @JoshNiblett @bamamade87 pic.twitter.com/1cYeW96S6K

— Xavier Griffin (@zay_social) June 1, 2025
  • Five-star RB Savion Hiter (No. 1 RB, No. 17 Natl.)

OV #️⃣1️⃣ this weekend #GoBucks pic.twitter.com/KPSgs9NEs8

— Savion “Cinco” Hiter (High-ter) (@5starsavi) May 28, 2025
  • Three-star OT Aaron Thomas (No. 50 OT, No. 8 AZ)

They say champions wear Scarlet and Gray. I love winning. #GoBuckeyes@MP_PrideFB pic.twitter.com/ojODNoH307

— Aaron Thomas (@AaronEliThomas) June 1, 2025
  • Three-star TE Corbyn Fordham (No. 23 TE, No. 473 Natl. - Ohio State commit)

Ohio State TE commit Corbyn Fordham (@Fordhamcorbyn) chose to take his official visit this weekend so he would be on campus with four-star TE Mack Sutter

"I definitely think he can fit in the program..."

READ: https://t.co/F23TtJwlgM pic.twitter.com/Hznoq4TuGh

— Mick Walker (@mickdwalker) June 1, 2025
  • Four-star TE Mack Sutter (No. 6 TE, No. 81 Natl.)

Had an amazing time in Columbus this weekend with @OhioStateFB!!! Couldn’t of asked for a better weekend @adamgorney @SWiltfong_ @EDGYTIM @GregSmithRivals @AllenTrieu pic.twitter.com/EwhZpmv0sZ

— Mack Sutter (@M4ckSutter) June 1, 2025

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Brian "Body Kount" Kelly (HC Louisiana State)

Ohio State football team could face an SEC team every year if one coach gets his way

One SEC coach is proposing that the league play a Big Ten team in a non-conference game every year.

The Ohio State football program does a pretty good job of scheduling at least one premier non-conference game a season. Last year was one of the few seasons in which that didn't happen, but they make up for that in 2025 with Texas coming to play the Buckeyes in the Shoe.

Other Big Ten teams don't take the same approach to scheduling, which is disappointing. Texas has taken that approach now that they are in the SEC, which is nice to see. They will play Michigan and Ohio State in back-to-back seasons in regular-season games.

LSU head coach Brian Kelly wants to see this happen more often. In fact, he wants the Big Ten and SEC to have games every single season. He is proposing that the SEC move to a nine-game conference schedule and that the Big Ten and SEC schedule one non-conference game against each other.

The Ohio State football team would play the SEC every year in Brian Kelly's proposal

In Kelly's proposal, the Buckeyes would be playing an SEC team in the regular season every single year. It would certainly create more excitement for college football fans across the country if both conferences were able to commit to a scheduling model like this.

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A lot of SEC schools get criticized for their weak non-conference schedules year after year. It's refreshing that Kelly is looking to improve that by adding a Big Ten team to the schedule every single season. The Ohio State Buckeyes certainly have no issue playing SEC schools.

Ohio State is scheduled to play Texas, Georgia, and Alabama in home-and-homes in the next six years. They are clearly not afraid of these premier matchups, as they know it will help them prepare for Big Ten Conference games, as well as College Football Playoff games.
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Lemme guess: Kelly wants LSU to play Rutgers, Mich State, Maryland and Nebraska!
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