Former Ohio State Linebacker James Laurinaitis Selected to College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026​

Former Ohio State linebacker and current Ohio State linebackers coach James Laurinaitis has been selected as a member of the College Football Hall of Fame class of 2026.

Buckeyes In The College Football Hall of Fame

Ohio State Linebackers Coach, College Football Hall of Famer James Laurinaitis to Ring Victory Bell Before Illinois Game​

“The Victory Bell was built in 1954 so that everybody in the area could hear when the Buckeyes won. Not everybody could get to the stadium; they didn't have as much TV and radio, there was not as much coverage as what you see, no TikTok back in 1954. So people in the area, when they heard the bell ring, they knew the Buckeyes won. It was a big deal,” Day said while speaking to official visitors and their families inside Ohio Stadium. “Then we started a tradition last year that we have some of our former players come back and ring the victory bell before a game. And next year, before the Illinois game, Coach Laurinaitis, who's being inducted to the College Football Hall of Fame, is going to ring the Victory Bell before that game.”

calibuck said:

Am I forgetting something, but wasn't Brandon a 5* coming out of HS, and Carnell only a 4*? But, Carnell came reported in December, and Brandon in July, and Carnell had gained enough of an advantage that he never relinquished his position. Someone will correct my error, am certain. Anyway, do believe that Brandon will have a world-beater year, and will be (another) first round selection. And re: the thread, the DL will be stout enough that Texas QB won't have enough time to set up, let alone try to thread amongst our DBs...

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You're right.

Also, on this game. We have the best OL, QB, Skill in this game. Give me Patricia over Muschamp all day too. Especially with a QB like Manning who’s really at his best as a runner. When was the last time a running QB hurt OSU?

NJ-Buckeye said:

I am directly responsible for 2 families who very recently lost pups.. and coercing them to get a new pup
I am 2 for 2 in mending broken hearts... Best therapy ever...

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I agree

We are also 2 for 2. It certainly helps

Holy balls. I'm a little worried actually, trying not to be overly optimistic.

Is this the best roster now since the Thad 5?

Captain Buckeye said:

I hope you’re right. They’re annoying.

I think we can all agree that the college football universe is united in wanting to see this program go up in flames.

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For now at least, yes.

A few months ago it was hoping to see Joey Freshwater flame out at LSU but that's died down a bit.

sparcboxbuck said:

Are you in Denver? Have you seen anything at Mission Ballroom? Saw Streetlight Manifesto there a few years ago. It was an outstanding sounding room.

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Saw the Decembrists there a couple of years ago. The Mission is a popular venue here. And yes, I’ve lived in Denver since 1995.

Mike80 said:

See I'm not convinced they make the playoffs WITH him....frankly he's not good and Tech won't be as good as they were last year either.

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I hope you’re right. They’re annoying.

I think we can all agree that the college football universe is united in wanting to see this program go up in flames.

Captain Buckeye said:

Respectfully IMO No.

They’re doing this because that medicore QB is the best they have. Without this bum they’re lucky to make the playoffs otherwise they’re assured a first round exit.

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See I'm not convinced they make the playoffs WITH him....frankly he's not good and Tech won't be as good as they were last year either.

Mike80 said:

The best part about this is Texas Tech is willingly going down this rabbit hole with a mediocre QB simply because they don't want to lose face by backing away from it all. Fucking morons.

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Respectfully IMO Not the full concern of TT.

They’re doing this because that medicore QB is the best they have. Without this bum they’re lucky to make the playoffs otherwise they’re assured a first round exit.

Jaxbuck said:

So has the NCAA done anything to try and fight back since the court ruling?

If this falls to the B12 having to do it then the real upside in this is another nail in the NCAA coffin.

I can live with this side show if it hastens the demise of the NCAA.

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Your guess is as good as my own at this point.

I'd imagine there will be an appeal filed eventually but unless they think the Feds will take it up, that's probably a dead end.

I don’t get what goes through these kids minds… you’re getting a free ride at a big time university and probably getting paid decently too at this point.

Then you can’t stop yourself from getting arresting for larceny? What a waste.

Mike80 said:

The best part about this is Texas Tech is willingly going down this rabbit hole with a mediocre QB simply because they don't want to lose face by backing away from it all. Fucking morons.

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So has the NCAA done anything to try and fight back since the court ruling?

If this falls to the B12 having to do it then the real upside in this is another nail in the NCAA coffin.

I can live with this side show if it hastens the demise of the NCAA.

The best part about this is Texas Tech is willingly going down this rabbit hole with a mediocre QB simply because they don't want to lose face by backing away from it all. Fucking morons.

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Burch has been offered by Northwestern.

The Curse of the Dogshit.

BigWoof31 said:

Now Belgium losing to the Egyptians.
Hell yes - let's just turn this whole thing upside down.

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Like how a UGA football player drives, you spoke a bit too fast here

Jagdaddy said:

Just saw Metric for the third time with Stars and Broken Social Scene as openers. Good, high energy show. Played the Fillmore in Denver, which I’d consider a medium-sized theatre venue. I stood about 25 feet from the stage.

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Are you in Denver? Have you seen anything at Mission Ballroom? Saw Streetlight Manifesto there a few years ago. It was an outstanding sounding room.

Women’s college.

Now Belgium losing to the Egyptians.
Hell yes - let's just turn this whole thing upside down.

Jagdaddy said:

Yeah, I'm not a geographer, but if I have to look up where your country is located you shouldn't be drawing with Spain.

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Shouldn't Sammy Hagar be their coach?