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LGHL Thoughts on three returning players for Ohio State football in 2023

Thoughts on three returning players for Ohio State football in 2023
CMinnich via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Ohio State v Maryland

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The Buckeyes will benefit from their veteran presence.

The Buckeyes are rapidly preparing for the 2023 season. The Ohio State Spring Game date has been announced, and the coaching staff has been on the road, already visiting prospective 2024 recruits and beyond.

It is against this backdrop that Ohio State can breathe a sigh of relief that some of their talented leaders made the decision to return for another season on the gridiron at the collegiate level. The Buckeyes have a tremendously talented roster, but it is always comforting to know that experienced players will be helping the team towards their goals of winning The Big Ten and getting back to The College Football Playoff.

Below are three players who look to play vital roles, once again, for Ohio State when the 2023 season kicks off at Indiana...

  1. Matthew Jones, OL

With the departures of Paris Johnson Jr., Dawand Jones, and Luke Wypler, the return of Matthew Jones looks to be extremely important. While Matthew Jones played guard, he also has the ability to play center — a position that took on significance when Luke Wypler declared for the 2023 NFL Draft.

Louisiana-Monroe offensive lineman Victor Cutler will be joining Ohio State as a transfer, and is likely slotted for the center position, lessening the need for Jones to make the move. With Cutler at center, the return of Donovan Jackson at left guard, and the return of Matthew Jones at right guard, Ohio State should have a formidable presence in the interior of the offensive line for the 2023 season.

2. Tommy Eichenberg, LB

Eichenberg’s performance in 2022 speaks for itself, as he led the team in tackles with 120 and emerged as the leader of the Ohio State defense. He is the first Buckeye linebacker to crack the century mark in tackles in a season since Raekwon McMillan in 2016. Along with Steele Chambers, Eichenberg will be looked upon to solidify an Ohio State defense that will be revamping both its defensive line and secondary.

3. Miyan Williams, RB

Ohio State truly felt the impact of Miyan Williams’ absence during the last portion of the 2022 season, when an ankle injury negated his effectiveness. A healthy Williams, combined with a healthy TreVeyon Henderson, should give Ohio State a balanced offensive attack with the running game. Ohio State will be breaking in a new quarterback in 2023, and a consistently strong running game — maybe aided by the promotion of Justin Frye to run game coordinator — would help in the maturation process of the new quarterback.

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LGHL Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for January 20, 2023

Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for January 20, 2023
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch

Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

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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On the Gridiron​


Ohio State sets date for annual spring game
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Tale of the Tape: Ohio State has a real quarterback competition on its hands
Chris Renne, Land-Grant Holy Land

Maybe 2023 will be the year Ryan Day finally lets the backups get some reps
Gene Ross, Land-Grant Holy Land

How can Ohio State not afford an aisle seat for this man?

Middle seat.. but I don’t care❗️

Next stop : CRIB ‼️#BrowardBuckeyes

— Keenan Bailey (@CoachKee) January 19, 2023
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Which 2022 Ohio State offensive recruits are ready to make a Year 2 jump? (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes

Which 2022 Ohio State defensive recruits are ready to make a Year 2 jump? (paywall)
Bill Landis, Dotting the Eyes

@OhioStateFB has appearance in the AP Poll for 55 straight seasons

Which team on this list is the most surprising? pic.twitter.com/ikDkqZhUlx

— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) January 19, 2023
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Predicting Ohio State football’s offensive depth chart for opening day
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Projecting Ohio State football’s defensive depth chart for opening day 2023
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Gonna need to see more of this in the fall.

This is an @emeka_egbuka appreciation post. #WinningWednesday x @OhioStateFB pic.twitter.com/FIeiDR9QAD

— Ohio State on BTN (@OhioStateOnBTN) January 18, 2023
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How Ohio State’s transfers performed at new programs in 2022
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Sam Hubbard and Joe Burrow: The friendship at the core of Bengals’ renaissance (paywall)
Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic

On the Hardwood​


No. 2 Ohio State women remain unbeaten with 84-54 win over Northwestern
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State women’s basketball’s Taylor Thierry, from freshman to foundational
Thomas Costello, Land-Grant Holy Land

Team Chemistry, Leadership, Resiliency and Versatility All Key to Ohio State’s Historic 18-0 Start
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

19- ️#GoBucks pic.twitter.com/3hhJhjZR7w

— Ohio State WBB (@OhioStateWBB) January 20, 2023
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Ohio State’s Zed Key: ‘The locker room is fine’ despite recent stretch
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Notebook: Missed free throws, layups haunt Ohio State in Huskers defeat (paywall)
Andy Backstrom, Lettermen Row

Seven noteworthy things that have happened since Ohio State men’s basketball last won a game
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

I feel for our friend Joe.

Sometimes working in sports can be the most fun thing in the world and other times it destroys your soul and turns your brain into warm soup.

— Joe Gemma (@JoeDGemma) January 19, 2023
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Outside the Shoe and Schott​


Ohio State opens up their new lacrosse stadium this weekend
Brett Ludwiczak, Land-Grant Holy Land

Men’s Tennis: Buckeyes Roll Past Cleveland State and Toledo, Start Season 4-0
Ohio State Athletics

And now for something completely different...​


I know the first response to this might be to make a joke (I know it was for me), but Kim K. has done a lot of really great work in this area, so I am glad that the OSU students will get a chance to hear from her.

According to reports, Kim Kardashian will speak at a private event to the Ohio State Chapter of the Ohio Innocence Project, a student organization that advocates for wrongfully convicted individuals and exonerees, Thursday. https://t.co/ySpGWDj7Y2

— The Lantern (@TheLantern) January 19, 2023
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LGHL Seven noteworthy things that have happened since Ohio State men’s basketball last won a game

Seven noteworthy things that have happened since Ohio State men’s basketball last won a game
Connor Lemons via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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NCAA Basketball: Minnesota at Ohio State

Joseph Maiorana-USA TODAY Sports

Maybe the real wins were the friends we made along the way?

Mired in the middle of a five-game losing streak, it’s been nearly three weeks since Ohio State (10-8, 2-5) last won a game. Their last win came on New Year’s day — a blowout win over the Northwestern Wildcats in Evanston, 73-57. That win over Northwestern makes the losing streak even more puzzling, because Northwestern is, by all accounts, a very okay basketball team.

Chris Collins’ Wildcats aren’t world-beaters by any means, but they’re 12-5 overall and 3-3 in the B1G. KenPom has them pegged as the No. 57 team in the country with the No. 15 adjusted defense. Ohio State went on the road on New Year’s Day and walloped the Wildcats, but have now lost games to expected basement-dwellers Minnesota and Nebraska, as well as a poor showing at Maryland, and close losses to both Purdue and Rutgers.

Now that we know the Buckeyes are capable of losing to anyone at any point, there’s no telling when the losing streak will end. Similar to the eerie time period between Christmas and New Year’s, it’s easy to lose track of how long it’s been since the Buckeyes last won a game.

To be clear, it’s been 19 days, and a lot has happened during that time period, sports and otherwise! In case you missed other news while moping about the Buckeyes, here are seven noteworthy things that have all happened since Ohio State last won a basketball game — some sports, some not!

Georgia football won their second straight national championship​

2022 CFP Championship
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

After coming back from down 14 points to slip past the Buckeyes in the semifinal in the closing minutes, the Bulldogs ran TCU off the field in the national championship game on Jan. 9 in a 65-7 blowout.

Kliff Kingsbury took a one-way flight to Thailand ​

As I just reported on FOX, multiple teams have contacted Kliff Kingsbury for their vacant OC job.

He bought a one way ticket to Thailand and has told teams (respectfully) that he’s not interested at the moment. @NFLonFOX

— Peter Schrager (@PSchrags) January 14, 2023
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Kliff Kingsbury was fired on Jan. 10 after four seasons as head coach of the Arizona Cardinals, where he went 28-37 in four seasons. However, the former Texas Tech coach doesn’t seem to burnt up about it — he bought a one-way ticket to Thailand and is rejecting all calls from NFL teams.

Brandon Staley and Kliff Kingsbury in Thailand pic.twitter.com/K9cB54fM4B

— Josiah Johnson (@KingJosiah54) January 15, 2023
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Kliff, we’ve all seen The Hangover. Please be careful.

A clouded leopard got loose at the Dallas Zoo ​

We have an ongoing situation at the Zoo right now with a Code Blue – that is a non-dangerous animal that is out of its habitat. One of our clouded leopards was not in its habitat when the team arrived this morning and is unaccounted for at this time.

— Dallas Zoo (@DallasZoo) January 13, 2023
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One week ago, the Dallas Zoo tweeted out that they were closing because a clouded leopard, which they consider to be “non-dangerous”, had escaped its enclosure.

My first thought: Imagine being on the search crew for the leopard. Don’t forget to look under every bench, in each tree, and in the bathroom stalls!

My second thought: When did carnivorous leopards become not dangerous?

We are thrilled to report we located clouded leopard Nova on-grounds at the Zoo this afternoon at approximated 4:40 p.m. She was located very near the original habitat, and teams were able to safely secure her just before 5:15 p.m. pic.twitter.com/XucvBrQO4V

— Dallas Zoo (@DallasZoo) January 13, 2023
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Fortunately, they found the female leopard, Nova, about five hours later in the zoo.

The Ohio State women’s basketball team won four more games ​

Syndication: The Columbus Dispatch
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Ohio State women’s basketball program, on the other hand, is in the middle of their best season in program history. They’re ranked No. 2 in the nation, are a perfect 19-0 on the season, and — obviously — have yet to fall to a single Big Ten opponent.

Since the men’s team’s last win on New Year’s Day, the women’s team have racked up wins over Minnesota, Illinois, Nebraska, and Northwestern. If the men lose to Iowa on Saturday and the women beat Iowa on Monday, they will have twice as many wins as the men’s team — 20 to 10.

The Jacksonville Jaguars completed the third-largest comeback in NFL playoff history​

Syndication: Florida Times-Union
Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA TODAY NETWORK

On Jan. 14, the Jacksonville Jaguars were getting shellacked by Justin Herbert and the Los Angeles Chargers in the Wild Card round of the NFL playoffs. After trailing 27-0 late in the second quarter, Trevor Lawrence and the Jags outscored the Chargers 31-3 the rest of the way and won, 31-30.

Maybe Staley will be catching a one-way flight to Thailand, too.

Texas fired head basketball coach Chris Beard​

Texas has fired men’s basketball HC Chris Beard

Beard was arrested on a felony charge of domestic violence last month pic.twitter.com/yPHamKFqBV

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 5, 2023
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Following an internal investigation at the University of Texas, the former Arkansas-Little Rock, Texas Tech, and now Texas coach was fired from his position on Jan. 5. Beard was arrested on Dec. 12 after he allegedly choked a family member. He was put on leave for several weeks, and eventually fired two weeks ago.

The Longhorns have gone 8-2 with interim coach Rodney Terry since Beard was placed on leave, and are currently the No. 7 team in the country with a record of 15-3.

Carlos Correa signs with his third team of the offseason​

"Minnesota was always in that small group that I told Scott at the beginning of free agency,” Carlos Correa said at a news conference at Target Field. “All that matters is I’m here. I’m going to do it the right way. ... For a long time." #MNTwins

— Bally Sports North (@BallySportsNOR) January 11, 2023
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On Dec. 13, Carlos Correa agreed to a 13-year, $350-million dollar contract with the San Francisco Giants, but closer examination of his surgically repaired ankle caused concern, and the deal was called off.

On Dec. 21, Carlos Correa agreed to a 12-year, $315-million dollar contract with the New York Mets, but closer examination of his surgically repaired ankle caused concerns again, and — despite owner Steve Cohen tooting his own horn about the deal prematurely — the deal was called off.

On Jan. 10, Carlos Correa agreed to a 6-year, $200-million dollar contract to return to the Minnesota Twins. The physical cleared, as did the check, and Correa is done playing musical chairs with hundreds of millions of dollars.

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LGHL Since 1899 Podcast: Sloane Martin, Big Ten Network’s lead women’s basketball play-by-play commentator

Since 1899 Podcast: Sloane Martin, Big Ten Network’s lead women’s basketball play-by-play commentator
1ThomasCostello via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here

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Naz Hillmon (left) and Sloane Martin (right) calling a B1G WBB game between the Minnesota Golden Gophers and Michigan Wolverines on Dec. 3, 2022 | Twitter | @SloaneMartin

Previewing Ohio State vs. Iowa with someone who knows the college basketball game well.

Since 1899 is an Ohio State Women’s Basketball podcast, covering the team that dates back all the way to the turn of the 19th century. Check back throughout the season for more interviews and coverage of the historic Big Ten women’s basketball program.


Next on Since 1899: An OSU WBB Podcast is Big Ten Network women’s basketball lead play-by-play commentator Sloane Martin. The journalist joins the show to preview a heavyweight fight on Monday: The Ohio State Buckeyes vs. the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Before the game gets broken down, Martin talks about her history playing the sport as a 6-foot center in NCAA Division III, working as a journalist in Minneapolis, and getting treats from fans at games — among many other non-basketball topics.

Martin also goes deep into the ranked matchup, talking about the leadership and growing depth of the Hawkeyes, but how that same depth still might not be enough to beat the Buckeyes. For Ohio State, Martin discusses the play of potential All-American guard Taylor Mikesell, why the Buckeyes are so dangerous and if Monday’s game will be like last season’s 180-point game.

At the end of the episode, Martin answers the question that everyone in the country is trying to answer: How can Caitlin Clark be stopped?

Follow Sloane Martin as she commentates on games in the Big Ten, Big East and more. You can also follow her on Twitter @SloaneMartin.


Connect with Thomas:

Twitter: @1ThomasCostello

Theme music: HOLY MOLY by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

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LGHL Buckeyes continue to dish out offers left and right on the recruiting trail

Buckeyes continue to dish out offers left and right on the recruiting trail
Caleb Houser via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Barbara Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK

Multiple offers continued to go out on Thursday as Ohio State’s staff stays busy.

It was another busy day for Ohio State recruiting on Thursday. With the staff active on the road and throwing out more new offers, it’s clear this offseason so far is all about making progress in the 2024 class and beyond.

Buckeyes offer 2025 Texas running back ​


Back on the grind, the Buckeyes were in Texas on Thursday and made their presence known by offering a class of 2025 running back. On the receiving end, 5-foot-11, 175 pound athlete Tory Blaylock was one of the latest to see Ohio State enter his recruitment. With how the Buckeyes have fared with Texas running backs in the past, this is certainly one worth watching moving forward.

Only a high school sophomore, Blaylock is already seeing the accolades come in on his behalf early and often. The No. 47 player nationally, Tory is also the fifth ranked running back in the class and the eighth best player in Texas per the 247Sports Composite. With well over 20 offers to his name, Blaylock is proving why he’s one of the top ranked players in the country in addition to one of the best at his position.

By offering, Ohio State now joins the likes of Georgia, Penn State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas, Texas A&M, and many others who are currently in the mix. As noted, the success Ohio State has had in Texas over the years is impressive. While the current state of the running back room is in great shape, it’s never too early to get a jumpstart on preparing for how the room will look in the future.

#AGTG After a Great Conversation with @CoachTonyAlford I’m BLESSED to receive an ⭕️ffer from THE Ohio State University @OhioStateFB @blaylock_23 @craig_stump @GHamilton_On3 @AHSEagleFB @RivalsCole pic.twitter.com/rXI3fdIXux

— Tory Blaylock (@tory_blaylock6) January 19, 2023
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2024 athlete receives Ohio State offer​


When it comes to the receiver position, and any offensive skill position for that matter, the Buckeyes tend to bring in guys among the nation’s best. Once in a while, Ohio State will land a bit of an underrated and under the radar type of player who turns out to be a phenom — think Chris Olave. On Thursday, the Buckeyes offered a 2024 athlete that may not have the most impressive ranking for right now, but the production is certainly there.

Making their way back into Georgia, the staff offered Demello Jones. A 6-foot-1, 180 pound multi-sport athlete who had a stellar junior campaign for his prep program, the No. 49 athlete per 247Sports does not have a Composite ranking, but holds a three-star status and nearly 20 offers to his name.

The two biggest signs that point toward him being underrated is seeing both Alabama and Georgia atop of his offer list. That alone tells you the type of player he is and what he could be capable of on the field.

Brian Hartline continues to bring in his top desired targets, and that likely will be no different in the 2024 class. With the top-ranked receiver in Jeremiah Smith already in the fold, Hartline can go about his business and focus on the other remaining priorities. It’s too early to tell with Jones, but now with an offer in hand, the relationship can start to be developed between he and Ohio State.

BLESSED AND THANKFUL to receive my 20th offer from Ohio State buckeyes!!!! @CoachTimWalton @247Sports @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong247 @Mansell247 @LemmingReport @scottroberts11 @_DwightSmith @n_david88 pic.twitter.com/8xWNsU3bzg

— 1 † (@TheMelloJones) January 19, 2023
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2026 quarterback grabs OSU offer​


Last but certainly not least, the Buckeyes also offered a quarterback in the 2026 class. Staying right in Georgia, the latest signal caller to hear from Ohio State was Julian Lewis, a 6-foot-1, 175 pound athlete who just completed his first season of high school football. A top player at his position already, Lewis may not have a 247Sports ranking due to his age, but with nearly 30 offers to his name, it’s not hard to think Julian is going to be one of the top players regardless of position in the 2026 cycle.

It’s never too early to start developing key relationships with top targets. Lewis is seeing that already as Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Texas, Oregon, and a host of others threw their hat into the ring before. With Ohio State, the quarterback development has been second to none, and if Day continues what has been a track record of success, surely top quarterbacks will still hear whatever this staff has to say.

#AGTG Blessed to receive an offer from The Ohio State University @OhioStateFB @ryandaytime @CoreyDennis_ @CoachJoeyKing @TheCoach_Barge @SWiltfong247 @adamgorney @ChadSimmons_ @CraigHaubert @RWrightRivals @JeremyO_Johnson @ErikRichardsUSA @QuincyAvery @rvfc10 @CoachBeas pic.twitter.com/2qYKDnb7Eg

— Julian "Ju Ju" Lewis 2026 QB (@JuJuLewis10) January 20, 2023
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