Hangout in the Holy Land Podcast: Greg Schiano and the boys are coming to town
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The Buckeyes take on the Scarlet Knights looking to stay unbeaten in 2022.

The latest episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s flagship podcast ‘Hangout in the Holy Land’ is here! Join LGHL’s co-managing editor Gene Ross alongside his co-host Josh Dooley as they cover everything from football to basketball to recruiting and more!

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On this episode, Gene and Josh preview Ohio State’s Week 5 contest against Rutgers. Greg Schiano is coming back to his old haunts at Ohio Stadium looking to upset his former employer. The Scarlet Knights have never defeated the Buckeyes in the eight prior meetings in the all-time series since Rutgers joined the Big Ten in 2012. In C.J. Stroud’s lone appearance in the matchup, Ohio State defeated Rutgers 52-13. Will this year’s contest be more of the same, or will Schiano have his guys fighting to shock the world in Columbus?

“Hangout in the Holy Land” will be back to two episodes per week during the regular season, with an episode before and after each Ohio State game to give you all the preview and recap content you may need. Be sure to download and listen in wherever you get your podcasts, and leave us a review on Apple to let us know your thoughts and how we can make things even better!

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Column: OSU is playing the best football in the country
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At this point in the season, the Buckeyes look consistent and in sync.

A lot can change as the season goes on. Conference play is just getting underway, and this is the Big Ten, after all. But at the end of Week 4, Ohio State is playing the best football in the country.

An important distinction needs to be made before the SEC fans jump down my throat (although if you’re an SEC fan here, I do have to ask… are you lost?). I am in no way claiming Ohio State is the best team in the country (they are). I am not claiming they will win the National Championship (they very well could). I am merely saying that at this point in the season, they are playing the most consistently excellent football of any program in the NCAA.

While the Buckeyes have shown consistent improvement since their slow start against Notre Dame in Week 1, other teams in the Top 5 have slowly revealed their weaknesses.

Georgia, the No. 1 team in the country and the team I would argue had been playing the best football in the country up until their Saturday battle against Kent State, allowed 22 points – more than in each of their first three games COMBINED – against an unranked school who was expected to be a blip on the radar. What once seemed like a formidable defense showed it is not completely impenetrable.

No. 2 Alabama looked great this past weekend in their routing of Vanderbilt. But they barely - just barely - eked out a win against Texas two weeks ago. Yes, the same Texas that was upended in an upset by Texas Tech this past weekend. While Nick Saban is no stranger to helping his team bounce back from one game filled with adversity, the Crimson Tide has worthy opponents the next two weeks in Arkansas and Texas A&M. Both teams had close calls of their own this past weekend and will be eager to exploit the holes Alabama revealed last week in an effort to prove themselves.

No. 4 Michigan, our favorite team to hate, had a close call against Maryland this past weekend. This Wolverine team brings to mind the Michigan team of 2017, who failed to meet the high expectations set forth for them. UM will never be a team the Buckeyes can write off entirely, but J.J. McCarthy is his own worst enemy, and they are certainly not playing the best football in the country.

No. 5 Clemson. Do NOT get me started on Clemson. They are not playing Top 5 football, let alone the best football in the country. Certainly they showed resilience in their double OT win this weekend, and that kind of adversity can be good, but they never should have been in double OT with Wake Forest to begin with.

Meanwhile, the Buckeyes’ stats increase. C.J. Stroud’s Heisman campaign is well-underway. The team finds new ways to gel. As other teams are finding their weak spots, the Buckeyes are growing stronger.

They remind me a lot of the 2014 National Championship team. That was a team that ran deep, trusted each other to get things done, and ultimately, by the time playoffs rolled around, were certainly playing better football than even the Alabama team that seemed so formidable at the time. If we can continue on this trajectory, I’m feeling Good about this season. With a capital G.

Now I’m no idiot (OK, sometimes I’m an idiot. But usually not about football). I am well aware that this season is still young. Momentum can shift, injuries can change things, and this team certainly isn’t perfect. While Jim Knowles has whipped the defense into shape in his first year as defensive coordinator, there are still some kinks to be worked out, particularly in the secondary. So this column is not to say that they should get lazy.

I don’t think they will, though. Because the thing about this team is that they are having a tremendous amount of fun, and when you’re playing with that kind of heart, history shows that you tend to get better week after week. I’m excited to see where that heart will take them this season.

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Column: What have we learned through one week of conference play?
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Biggest takeaways from across the Power Five.

As of last week, every team in the Big Ten, Pac-12 and SEC has played at least one conference game. As a result, we have some more normalized data to understand where programs actually stand, since everyone has played at least one game against an opponent on a similar level (we’ll talk about Michigan momentarily…).

So, what have we learned? Let’s take a lesson from each conference.

Big Ten: Sell Michigan, double down on Ohio State

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We’ll start in our own backyard. The Big Ten entered this week with two teams ranked in the top five of the AP Poll: No. 2 Ohio State and No. 4 Michigan.

Going chronologically, Michigan kicked off against Maryland at noon. The Wolverines continued to be highly touted entering Week 4, having put up monster numbers against (drumroll) Colorado State, Hawai’i and UConn. In other words, no one from the Power Five. Offensively, Michigan averaged more than 55 points per game while allowing just 17 points defensively — all season.

When all was said and done, Michigan limped away with a 34-27 win over the Terps. The heady hype surrounding the Wolverines was doused with a bucket of cold water.

It would have been easy, for non-Ohio State fans at least, to look at the result and say sure, Michigan had its first real test, came away with a W and got a wake-up call before entering conference play in earnest — had it not been for what happened Saturday night in Columbus.

Facing a Wisconsin team widely picked to win the West, Ohio State didn’t miss a beat in its absolute throttling of the Badgers. The game, broadcast in primetime on ABC, was over by the end of the first quarter. Questions around Jim Knowles’ defense were generally answered, as the Buckeyes held the Badgers to just 296 yards of offense (aided largely by a 75-yard TD run by Braelon Allen against mostly backups), and the test of Ohio State’s offense against an objectively good defense went in favor of the Buckeyes.

In short, the Buckeyes won the weekend.

ACC: Surviving, not thriving

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Out of the ACC, Dabo Swinney and the Tigers have returned after a brief hiatus to make Clemson the hot team in the conference once again. In what seems to be a competitive ACC this year, Clemson remains the cream of the crop and the conference’s best hope for a Playoff berth after missing the four-team field entirely in 2021.

Last week, Clemson beat Wake Forest in what was a phenomenal game to watch. But let’s be real: No offense to Wake Forest, but should it really have taken overtime to beat them for a Clemson team that’s allegedly “back”? A Clemson team that earned a top-five ranking this week?

The Tigers face 10th-ranked NC State this week, so we’ll see if what happened against Wake Forest was just a wake-up call, or if maybe we should hit pause on the Clemson welcome party.

Big 12: The future of the SEC is 0-2

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Have Oklahoma and Texas simply given up ahead of their eventual departure from the Big 12? The Sooners, who were ranked sixth in the nation heading into last week, fell to Kansas State 31-34. While such a loss feels embarrassing for the Sooners, Oklahoma is actually just 1-3 against the Wildcats in the last four seasons.

Texas, meanwhile, was competitive against Alabama in their high-profile Week 2 matchup. And then what? Credit the Longhorns for scheduling, but alas, Texas is sitting at 2-2 with wins against Louisiana-Monroe and UTSA. Most recently, the Longhorns fell to Texas Tech 37-34 in overtime, blowing a 14-point third-quarter lead.

Texas has been irrelevant for a while, but Oklahoma’s loss highlights a more recent trend in the Big 12: one where Kansas, Oklahoma State and TCU are the only undefeated squads coming out of the non-conference season. The Big 12 is not good, but it’s interesting to see the up-and-comers fighting to fill the void that will eventually be left by Texas and Oklahoma.

It will be intriguing to see where the Big 12 falls come the release of the College Football Playoff rankings. Both the Big 12 and the Pac-12 have a lone representative in the latest AP Poll top-10. In the case of the Big 12, it’s Oklahoma State. We’ll get to the Pac-12 in a minute.

However, the previously unbeaten Sooners do have one advantage: a more impressive win over Kent State than Georgia does.

Pac-12: The transfer portal a new team makes

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USC scraped by with a win against Oregon State last week, coming away with a 17-14, physical victory over the Beavers. Why is a win over Oregon State impressive? Because just last year, the Trojans finished 4-8, including 3-6 in the Pac-12, and were absolutely dismantled by the Beavers 45-27 in Los Angeles. Yikes. And yes, impressive is a strong word.

The Pac-12 and Big 12 are arm wrestling for the bottom spot in the Power Five, but the weight of the conference’s reputation seems to be resting squarely on the shoulders of USC. Oregon and Utah, the pride of the Pac-12 heading into the season, have already disappointed, both having incurred high-profile losses to SEC teams in their season openers.

Meanwhile, USC started the season 14th in the AP Poll, but the Trojans have risen to No. 6 on the back of their 4-0 record and wins over Rice, Stanford, Fresno State and Oregon State. Admittedly, USC would likely be in the same boat as the Ducks and Utes had they also played a challenging out-of-conference opponent, but alas, we’ll have to wait for bowl season to find out.

But what is particularly impressive is how USC is this year’s Michigan State: The Trojans, again, were really bad last year, but they leveraged two things:

• Lincoln Riley, arguably the greatest offensive mind coaching college football today besides Ryan Day, is now in Pasadena
• The Trojans were super-users of the transfer portal

Naturally these two points reinforced one another and now, USC is actually a different team than they were in 2021.

UCLA also happens to be 4-0. It’s a stronger early season showing than the future SEC members had, at least.

SEC: The bottom of the SEC is, like, really bad

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We get it, Georgia and Alabama are good. In fact, Georgia looks significantly better than Bama, though the Bulldogs allowed 22 points against Kent State. But we’re not going to deal with that now, because the bottom of the SEC is super stinky.

That fact was on full display when Auburn took on Mizzou Saturday. The Tigers (from Auburn) emerged with a 17-14 overtime victory in a game neither team seemed keen to win. It took a fumble in overtime to finally decide the game. In the second half, the two teams punted a dozen times and scored a total of zero points. But the first half was no picnic either. Overall, from poor play on the field to terrible coaching decisions to absolute anemia on offense, it was among the most painful games of the weekend to watch.

Neither Auburn nor Mizzou had much going for them before Saturday. Auburn was destroyed by Penn State in its premier out-of-conference matchup earlier this month. Mizzou, meanwhile, only has wins over Louisiana-Tech and Abilene Christian.

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Rutgers Defensive Player to Watch: Safety Christian Izien
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Izien is arguably one of the more underrated defensive stars in the Big Ten. He is the leader of the Scarlet Knights’ defense, and will be looking to make Buckeye ball carriers pay on Saturday.

For the better part of... forever, the Rutgers Scarlet Knights have relied upon a stingy defense to win football games. When they win football games, that is. Particularly under Greg Schiano, the Knights have generally played a tough, disciplined, angry brand of defense, leading to a few successful seasons in which Rutgers ranked inside the top-10 for points per game allowed. Their defense has fallen off a bit in recent seasons, but much of that can be attributed to the overall success – or lack thereof – of the team.

That is because from 2016-19, former Ohio State defensive coordinator Chris Ash figuratively disemboweled Rutgers’ program. He compiled an 8-32 record, stripping the team of any favorable status it had under Schiano (or Kyle Flood), and leaving it state of disarray. Recruiting was terrible, on-field results were worse, and it is a surprise any coach would take on the challenge of building this program back up. But Schiano is a Rutgers guy who brought them to prominence once before. He will be looking to do it again, and it likely starts on the defensive side of the ball.

Now I understand that the Scarlet Knights have been scoring points in 2022. But let’s be honest here: Wagner was on the schedule. Temple and Iowa held the team to 16 and 10 points, respectively. So if Schiano’s offense look great against Ohio State, I will gladly eat crow. But I don’t plan on it. Rutgers’ best chance of pulling off an upset Saturday is to play lights-out defense — something that is at least within the realm of possibility.

Thus far in 2022, the Scarlet Knights have been pretty steady on the defensive side of ball. But again, I feel the need to reference their schedule. Boston College has a solid quarterback, but they’ve woefully underperformed, starting out 0-2 and averaging approximately eight inches per rushing attempt. Wagner is an FCS school. Temple played like one under Rod Carey. And have you seen Iowa’s offense!?

Rutgers hasn’t exactly found its defense pitted against The Greatest Show on Turf, if you know what I mean. This Ohio State group will present a greater challenge, but one that RU players should also view as an opportunity to make plays and show out against a superior opponent.

One of those players – and the guy I will have my eyes on – is fourth-year safety Christian Izien. While I was tempted to highlight cornerback Robert Longerbeam AKA Bobby Lightbeam, Izien has been a pillar of consistency for the Scarlet Knights.

In 2019, as a first-time starter, he racked up 76 total tackles. He followed that up by recording four interceptions and three fumble recoveries in just nine games during the 2020 season. Izien’s consistency and versatile skillset have made him one of Rutgers’ most important defenders during the early stages of their rebuild, and for that reason, he is this week’s Defensive Player to Watch.

Similar to wide receiver and teammate Aron Cruickshank, Izien attended the legendary Erasmus Hall High School (Neil Diamond, chess champion Bobby Fischer, and OSU’s Curtis Samuel). It was there that this New York native played both ways, and eventually became on of the state’s highest rated recruits. However, unlike Cruickshank, Izien chose to remain close to home in pursuit of his college football dream. While recruited by Ash, he has been an inherited gift for Schiano, and ultimately become one of the Scarlet Knights’ true leaders.


As previously mentioned, Izien broke onto the scene in 2019. After seeing action in four just games during the 2018 season (on special teams), he earned a starting nod the following year. However, it did take a few weeks. He played in all 12 games, but only topped the depth chart for the final seven. Regardless, Izien made sure that his presence was always felt, whether off the bench or in the starting lineup. He notched 78 tackles, which was good for third on the team. He also added three pass breakups, but often found himself cleaning up plays as the last line of defense. That would change in 2020, as Izien blossomed into a playmaker.

During a pandemic-shortened 2020 season, the Scarlet Knights managed to play nine games... yes, nine. One more than the Big Ten champion Buckeyes, and three more than the cowardly *ichigan Wolverines. And while I don’t image it was a fun 3-9 season, Izien was a stud for Schiano and the defensive coaching staff. The 5-foot-10 DB provided his typical solid pursuit and sound tackling – as evidenced by his average of seven tackles per game – and also added a ball-hawking element which was not present before.

In what amount to three quarters of a season, Izien came up with an impressive seven turnovers. He added 4 PBU, yet somehow only earned the distinction of Honorable Mention All-Big Ten. In defense of the voters, it was a loaded year. But alas, the Rutgers safety had proven his versatility, which he continues to display on a weekly basis.

Izien has not come up with a turnover since, but the defensive scheme now calls for him to play in the box more often. As a result, he was credited with 8.5 TFL during the 2021 season. And thus far in 2022, he has added 2.5, to go with his first career sack (half). While those stats might not be comparable to a box safety specialist like the NFL’s Jamal Adams, it still shows a level depth to Izien’s game. Seven turnovers one season, 8.5 TFL the next. And most importantly, this Scarlet Knights stud is rarely out of place. He knows where to be on the field.

Izien has once again proven to be one of the best safeties in the Big Ten his season, making plays beyond his 2.5 TFL. He leads Rutgers with 33 total tackles, and has two PBU. He is still looking for his first interception since 2020, but it is simply a matter of time. Hopefully C.J. Stroud does not float one as he did last Saturday, because Izien is likely to be in position. TreVeyon Henderson and Miyan Williams should also be aware of what is coming their way, because the Scarlet Knights’ leader can lay the boom as a sure tackler.

Come Saturday, Izien will be tested... big time. But he will do all that he can to help keep Rutgers in the game. Whether it is coming down with an interception or delivering a big hit, he has proven he can do it all from the safety position. Izien will need help from his teammates, but expect them to come out swinging. Or chopping, whichever Schiano prefers.

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Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for September 28, 2022
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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 that cover 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 collect all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and put 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.

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Introducing ‘Ask LGHL,’ asking and answering questions throughout the football season
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On the Gridiron


No timetable set for Buckeyes receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s return
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State kicker Parker Lewis cleared to play by the NCAA
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts


Presser Bullets: Ryan Day Not Putting Timetable on Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s Return, Hopes Cameron Brown, Denzel Burke Will Be Back Against Rutgers
Griffin Strom, Eleven Warriors

Key Takeaways as Buckeyes move on to Rutgers prep (paywall)
Austin Ward, Dotting the Eyes

Practice Report: Buckeyes keep focus on competitive stamina as October slate nears
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

How is this even a question at this point? Damn, making a national college football show must be so easy.


Walton on lack of depth at corner: ‘That’s why you have everybody ready’ | Praises play of Johnson, Brown
Dave Biddle, Bucknuts

Will Ohio State football cornerbacks Denzel Burke and Cam Brown play against Rutgers?
Nathan Baird, cleveland.com

Continuing Tradition: Block O to Nod at Its Past During Card Stunt and 100 Years of Ohio Stadium Celebration Saturday
Olivia Riley, The Lantern

Jyaire Brown, JK Johnson give Buckeyes emergin depth in cornerback room
Tim May, Lettermen Row


Boots on the Ground: 31 up-close observations from Ohio State’s 31-point drubbing of Wisconsin
Josh Dooley, Land-Grant Holy Land

You’re Nuts: What branded items would you want to see Ohio State players wear?
Brett Ludwiczak and Meredith Hein, Land-Grant Holy Land

Week 3 Roundup: Buckeyes in the NFL
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On the Hardwood


Five things we learned from Ohio State men’s basketball media day
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

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Ohio State men’s basketball player preview: Eugene Brown
Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land

Women’s Basketball: Guzdanski and Murray Secure New Titles
Ohio State Athletics

“That’s Something They Don’t Want”: Ohio State Basketball Players Dish on How a Game Against the Football Buckeyes Would Go
Garrick Hodge, Eleven Warriors

Outside the Shoe and Schott


Men’s Golf: Goldovan Posts Another Top 5, Buckeyes Finish 7th at Inverness
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Men’s Soccer: Borkovic Adapting to US, Role with the Buckeyes
Gaurav Law, The Lantern

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I am very excited about this but also glad that this means that Hugh won’t be the long-term Logan in the MCU.


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The Dotted Line Podcast: Breaking down biggest recruits on campus for Wisconsin game
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Can the Buckeyes land one, two, or even three five-star edge rushers in the 2023 class?

On “The Dotted Line”, Land-Grant Holy Land’s Matt Tamanini talks to recruiting experts, LGHL’s recruiting analysts, and prospects themselves to get a unique perspective on the players that will be a part of Ohio State’s future.

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On this episode of Land-Grant Holy Land’s recruiting-centric podcast, LGHL’s Matt Tamanini and Caleb Houser take a look at the major recruits who were on campus for last Saturday’s win over Wisconsin. Though five-star edge rusher Keon Keeley is crystal balled to go to Alabama, the Buckeyes are hoping to still have a shot following his second visit in September.

And while they might be getting a bit ahead of themselves, Matt and Caleb daydream about how great it would be to get Keeley and/or any combination of him, fellow five-star defensive ends Matayo Uiagalelei or Damon Wilson.

They also talk about four-star offensive lineman Ian Moore, the No. 1 wide receiver in the 2024 class Jeremiah Smith, four-star edge rusher Elias Rudolph, and more.


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Darkness Falls: Big Ten Clash
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It is game day folks! Today, we will see our undefeated Buckeyes square off against a 2-1 Wisconsin team in a “Black Out” game.

Badger Challenges
Wisconsin with QB Graham Mertz and RB Brealon Allen will go into the game as the impact players on offense. Mertz has been inconsistent in his play. Without an established or “go-to” WR/TE on their roster look for Allen to test the Buckeyes on the ground.

The defense will surely be tested and this is a welcomed challenge for this team who struggled against a dual-threat QB. They were torched by one man and even gave up a few splash plays. Will they be up for a challenge with Mertz leaning on his bruiser back?

The Badgers will also filed another formidable defense that has accumulated 7 sacks, 7 interceptions and 1 forced fumble/fumble recovery through three contests. Their main focus is to prevent balance and limit CJ Stroud to check-downs and stop the run.

The game in the trenches is what will determine the winner. This is the best Offensive Line the Buckeyes have had and I’d imagine they’re going to try and dominate in such an electric environment.

Can they dominate against a conference foe, in prime time? Or will they start slow like they did against Norte Dame and then dominate in the second half? Will the rumored injuries or actual injuries play a part in a Badger upset?

Offensive Injury Bug Woes

The injury bug has taken a few playmakers, specifically on the offensive side of the ball. We saw JSN fall to injury for about a week and last week he was overshadowed by the stellar play of MHJ, Egbuka and Fleming.

There was also another notable player to go down in star RB Henderson. He limped off but his injury remains a mystery in the upcoming contest with Wisconsin. With only two scholarship RB’s on the roster without Henderson, can they adapt and overcome?

Will The Streak Continue?

Out of 84 contests, Ohio State has defeated Wisconsin 61 times. There have been 18 defeats and 5 ties. The Buckeyes have also won 8 straight.

This matchup will pit Ryan Day’s high flying offense against Jim Leonhard’s stingy defense. Which one will win out in the end?

This is what makes this matchup intriguing. The in-game chess match between a dynamic offense and a pesky defense. These two teams play every two years or so, but when they collide it’s an old school Big Ten game for sure.

The Buckeyes’ last defeat came in 2010 at Madison. Will this be the year Coach Chryst and Coach Leonhard pull of the upset and in Columbus?

The game will be one to watch especially in a Black Out environment. We will see if the Buckeyes come in prepared to play with their hairs on fire. Or if it’s another flashy game where they come out flat and unmotivated.

Prime Time Recruiting Destination

What better atmosphere to reload than this one in the Shoe?! Black Out condition with a lot of committed and uncommitted talent will food the stadium. Ohio State will look to these recruits as they face them in prime time.

Sure, it would be great to sign everyone but not everyone is destined to don the Scarlet and Gray, but those who Are right for the program will. And those who aren’t won’t. Let’s not get tied up on the semantics, but let’s hope the Buckeye come to play and dominate to sway them in our favor.

Game Predictions:

Final Score: 38-20

The Wisconsin D is disruptive in the beginning stages but a poised CJ Stroud finds a way to beat the Leonhard defense.

Impact Players:

1. Henderson (if healthy)/Williams/Hayden: If Henderson cannot go, look for these two to feast and batter the defensive front seven in his absence.
2. Stover: He has been getting at least three catches per game. Look for him to finally get a TD.
3. Hall/Williams/Sawyer/Tuimoloau: Disruption in the trenches. I think a big game from at least one of these four is likely. My bet is on Hall.
4. Eichenberg: He will lead the team in tackles and make key stops.
5. Burke: Has been beat a lot lately, but he will build positive momentum during the game.

#GoBucks

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Ohio State target and four-star OL from Indiana looks to be nearing a decision
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The Buckeyes look to be on the verge of reeling in their second pledge in the 2024 class, as a top offensive line target is planning a decision soon.

Despite it being a relatively quiet day on the recruiting trail on Tuesday, Ohio State could be on the verge of adding their second prospect into the fold for the 2024 recruiting class sooner rather than later. Plus, a blue-chip prospect from Georgia in next years cycle says the Buckeyes are one of the programs recruiting him the hardest thus far.

Moore nearing end of recruitment


It’s no secret that first year offensive line coach Justin Frye has his sights set on 2024 four-star interior offensive lineman Ian Moore of New Palestine (IN) as he is one of just four interior lineman in the class that has already landed an offer from Ohio State.

The 6-foot-5, 295-pounder isn’t exactly hiding that fact that he is interested in the Buckeyes, as well as he has made multiple visits to Columbus in this month alone. The first trip for Moore this month was the opening weekend contest in which he was able to see Ohio State down Notre Dame. This past weekend, Moore made his way back to campus, and was able to take in the Buckeyes destruction of the Badgers. He was also able to spend a little time with a potential future teammate in the process.

“I got to talk to Luke Montgomery a bit, and he was just asking me about where I’m at in the recruiting process.” From the looks of it, Moore could be on the verge of reaching the conclusion of that process sometime next month.

According to Garrick Hodge of Eleven Warriors, Moore will make a visit to Wisconsin this weekend when the Badgers face off against Illinois. After that, the Indiana standout will go into decision making mode and chose his collegiate home “in the coming weeks.”

As of now, it’s Ohio State who is the unanimous favorite on the 247Sports Crystal Ball, and unless Wisconsin is able to dramatically shift the trajectory of his recruitment, the Buckeyes look to be the team that will come out victorious in the race for Moore. If that’s indeed the case, it will be a welcomed addition for the aforementioned Frye and 2024 five-star quarterback and Ohio State pledge Dylan Raiola of Chandler (AZ).

Moore currently pencils in as a Too 100 player in the class at No. 91 overall. Perhaps more impressive is that the Indiana talent ranks as the fourth-best interior offensive lineman in the class, and is the top-ranked player in the state.

Smith feeling Ohio State love


Another prospect in next years class that the Buckeyes have done a tremendous job recruiting so far is four-star right end Michael Smith of Calvary Day School (GA). The Savannah native made that known on Tuesday when he named Ohio State one of the three programs recruiting him the hardest.


As noted above by 247Sports’ Bill Kurelic, Smith also made the trip up to Columbus, much like the aforementioned Moore, and watched Ohio State take care of business against Wisconsin.

The Buckeyes seem to have put themselves in a respectable position for the 6-foot-4, 225-pounder already despite no hint of clarity on when a potential decision could come for the Georgia prospect. A trio of other programs that are considered “warm” for Smith on his 247Sports profile include Central Florida, Kentucky, and Miami (FL).

Smith is one of just six prospects at the tight end position is 2024 that have been offered by the Buckeyes. However, a pair of those have already made their pledge elsewhere which makes it fair to say that Smith could potentially be the top remaining target on the board at the position at this time.

Smith slots outside of the Top 100 prospects that the class to offer but an impressive season for the Cavaliers could be a reason for Smith to rise from his current 128th overall ranking. As for tight ends, Smith grades out as the sixth best prospect at the position in his class and slots in as the No. 22 best player from the always talented state of Georgia.

Quick Hits

• Ohio State pledge and 2023 four-star offensive tackle Luke Montgomery of Findlay (OH) will be honored as an All-American tonight. The All-American Bowl ceremony honoring the top 100 players in the nation is set to begin at 8:00 p.m ET.

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Ohio State men’s basketball player preview: Eugene Brown
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One of the few returning Buckeyes, Brown is due for a big leap his junior season

As the basketball offseason continues and we move into the fall, Land-Grant Holy Land will continue to put out our basketball player and team previews. There will be two previews per week leading all the way into the start of the season, starting with player previews.

We have now made it to the four returning Buckeyes, starting with rising junior Eugene Brown.


Name: Eugene Brown
Height: 6-foot-6
Weight: 195 pounds
High School: Southwest Dekalb
Class: Junior
2021-22 stats: 3.5 PPG, 2.4 RPG, 9.5 APG, .351 FG%, .280 3FG%, .500 FT%

Outlook


Eugene Brown is one of the only four returning Buckeyes to the team now that Seth Towns has medically retired. Brown is a junior that played in 26 of 32 Ohio State games last season and started in 10 of them.

In that 2021-22 campaign, Brown averaged 3.5 points and 2.4 rebounds per game on an average of 17 minutes played. He played a lot more during conference play than he did during non-conference play because of injuries and some depth issues the Buckeyes ran into later in the season. He struggled shooting the ball on the season, hitting just 35 percent from the field, 28 percent from three-point range and 50 percent from the free throw line.

He did legitimately win a game for the Buckeyes against Indiana, blocking a layup attempt at the buzzer to force overtime and giving the Buckeyes a chance to win the game in the extra period, as they did. Brown finished with 10 points and six rebounds in that contest.


“That’s something I used to be known for in high school actually was going and blocking shots like that,” Brown said when asked about the play last season. “So, it just felt good to kind of relive that and bring that side back out. Blocks like that always give your team a great boost of energy, especially off of a turnover that it happened on. So, it was just great.”

Unfortunately for Brown, he dealt with multiple injuries, including a concussion early in the season that forced him to miss four games.

“Gene, I’ve been disappointed for him because he’s had stretches where he’s got in a rhythm, played really,” Ohio State head coach Chris Holtmann said last season. “He’s probably played as well in this stretch as he has all season, and then he has a little injury. But he’ll bounce back from it. He’s had a go of it. He had a concussion along with some other illnesses and now this that’s been kind of interrupted his time this year.

“His performance at Purdue was as good as he’s played in a Buckeye uniform,” Holtmann added. “And I’m excited about his continued growth and the evolution of his game. I’m excited. He’s a young player that I think continues to get better and will with increased time and certainly will have a major role for us moving forward next year.”

When injuries keep popping up for a player, it is hard to get into a nice groove and tempo in the season. Brown has proven himself as a valuable member not just on defense, but shooting the ball and crashing the boards as well.

“He rebounds. He really pursues the balls, and we miss that impact on the glass when he’s not in the game at the wing spot,” Holtmann said. “We don’t have another wing that really gets to the glass quite like he does. So, it’s an important part of his game.”

Expectation


With the depth of this team and Brown now being in the rotation for two seasons and entering his third, he should be able to take a more solidified and more comfortable role on the team. With that, he can utilize his strengths more and really focus on being the defensive stalwart that he can be and was his freshman season and at times last season.

Prediction


Brown is no stranger to the starting lineup, as he started in 10 contests last season. But with the transfers and freshman they have coming in, it is more likely that Brown will come off the bench.

He has proven himself valuable of playing time, however, and will see the court, as his defense would be wasted on the bench. Since he isn’t as aggressive on offense as other guys, I would expect to see him in lineups with guys who can score the ball well and are versatile, like Tanner Holden, Justice Sueing and Sean McNeil, as he can really be a defensive force sharing the floor with guys like that.

I would expect him to play anywhere from 15-25 minutes per game off the bench, depending on the game situation and scenario.

Highlights

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LGHL Uncut: Chris Holtmann speaks at Ohio State media day
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The Buckeyes’ head coach talked about his freshmen, transfers, and the recent recruiting surge.

Throughout the season, Land-Grant Holy Land will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conference, but also from individual interview sessions.

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In this episode, you will hear uncut audio from Ohio State men’s basketball coach Chris Holtmann during the program’s annual media day, held inside the practice gym at the Schottenstein Center. Holtmann spoke for about 30 minutes and touched on a bit of everything, starting with the health of Justice Sueing and ending with Tanner Holden’s gradual improvement and progression.

In between, Holtmann was also asked questions about LeBron James, NIL, Sean McNeil not being just another Justin Ahrens, and his team’s porous defense the past two seasons — among other topics. He also thanked the roughly 60 media members for joining this season to, “tell the stories of these young men.” Holtmann ensured that Team 124 is a fun group that fans will enjoy following and getting to know as the season progresses.


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Boots on the Ground: 31 up-close observations from Ohio State’s 31-point drubbing of Wisconsin
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A certain individual made their triumphant return to The Shoe, and no, we’re not talking about Paul Chryst.

For the first time in what felt like forever, I attended an Ohio State football game in The Shoe. Saturday’s matchup with Wisconsin was my much-anticipated return to OSU’s campus, although, looking back at it, said anticipation may have been exclusive to yours truly. Perhaps I just missed the “Welcome Back” banner...

In reality, I had not been to a game since the 2019 season. Because the pandemic wiped out 2020, and general life stuff prevented it from happening in 2021. Before that, I had attended dozens as both a student and lifetime Columbus native. So I was very much looking forward to a fun, physical, competitive game between Big Ten foes. Unfortunately, Paul Chryst and the Badgers did not get the memo. In fact, Wisconsin’s head man could have been confused with an early Halloween skeleton on their sideline. He was absolutely D.O.A. But I refused to let it ruin my fun (same goes for the Buckeyes), and as an alternative to one of my weekly columns, I thought I would give some observations from my up-close and personal experience Saturday night. How does 31 of them sound?

1.) Ohio State fans still know how to have a good time, despite corporate takeover attempts. High Street and Lane Avenue – staples of the OSU campus – have been raided by corporations and construction companies, destroying the old aesthetic. Bars, parties, and general unruly behavior will never be the same again, but the tailgate scene around Ohio Stadium was fantastic.

2.) I had a front-row seat (stance) for the Buckeyes’ walk to their pregame Skull Session, and here were my Get-Off-The-Bus All-Stars: Marvin Harrison Jr., Cade Stover, Tommy Eichenberg, and Dawand Jones

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Jones is a literal mountain of a man

3.) You don’t fully grasp how large Jones is until you see him in-person... it’s breathtaking.

4.) Same goes for the “blackness” of Ryan Day’s beard.

5.) I got to snap a picture with Zed Key, and he is also taller than one might realize. It may have been the angle, or a hole I was standing in, but that picture will never see the light of day... I look 5-foot-5.

6.) Coors Light is vastly overrated, even in a tailgate setting.

7.) Energy outside of the stadium was awesome. I was unsure how people would react, given Wisconsin’s 2-1 record, but Saturday still had a big game feel.

8.) Football should never start before mid-September; the weather was perfect, the vibes were great, and I will die on this hill.

9.) The Shoe is still a beautiful sight to behold. Like a fine wine, it gets better with age.

10.) Once players came out to warm up, it quickly became apparent that JSN was not likely to play... He did take part in some jogging and calisthenics but transitioned to bystander once real warmups and pass-catching drills began.

11.) In my very amateur opinion, he seems close.

12.) Wisconsin players lacked juice. Not sure if it was the opponent, the setting, or the lack of passion from their coach, but many did not appear to be amped up.

13.) My wife and I went to get food before kickoff, and Ohio Stadium needs to do better with food options on the visitor side, in my humble opinion. Because no offense to the wonderful people at Panera, but an upscale deli selection is not doing the trick once I’ve had a few “pops”. I need burger availability every 50 feet and more Donato’s Pizza.

14.) Back for kickoff, and I would estimate that 80-90% of Ohio State fans got the blackout memo.

15.) Even on the visitor side, there were very few visiting fans. Shame on you, Wisconsin... Although, if that was the product I was forced to watch, I might skip the roadies as well.

16.) The black jerseys play. Even better in-person.

17.) OSU’s opening drive on offense was surgical. Wisconsin seemingly had no answer(s), and C.J. Stroud looked like he was playing 7-on-7.

18.) The Buckeyes’ offensive line imposed their will from the first snap onward. I was both pleasantly surprised by their efforts, and equally underwhelmed by that of the Badgers.

19.) Credit goes to all five guys, but Jones and Paris Johnson Jr. each put on a clinic throughout the evening. Wisconsin’s Nick Herbig is a hell of a football player, but he had nothing for the Ohio State bookends.

20.) Cade Stover is the real deal, and I feel bad for Jeremy Ruckert. Where has this offense been? Ryan Day utilized Stover heavily during the first half, perhaps to force Herbig into decision-making mode. Regardless of motive, the converted linebacker can do it all, and he has proven then the sticky hands are no fluke. Ruckert must be punching the air during every OSU game.

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21.) Even when he’s off, Stroud is still on. The Heisman frontrunner did not put forth his best statistical effort, and he floated a few, but Stroud is such a joy to watch in person. It is easy to appreciate some of his throws on TV — especially via replay — but the touch he puts on others is absolutely incredible. He dropped a few into the proverbial bucket, which had me wondering whether or not he should have even attempted them? And the answer, when it comes specifically to Stroud, is always going to be a “yes” from me.

22.) Miyan Williams might be Ohio State’s 1A. To be more precise, I believe the Buckeyes have two 1A’s. But I can no longer argue that TreVeyon Henderson is clearly the top option — especially if the team is not going to use him as a pass catcher.

23.) I miss seeing JSN out there, but OSU is in great hands with Marvin Harrison Jr., Emeka Egbuka, and the finally healthy Julian Fleming.

24.) Ohio State’s defense still has questions pertaining to their pass rush, or lack thereof. Jack Sawyer is dynamic, J.T. Tuimoloau has moves for days, and Zach Harrison possesses strong fundamentals... but can any of them consistently get after the passer? Wisconsin seemed like an opponent OSU’s DL could feast on, but they came away with only one sack.

25.) Ohio State’s defense is STOUT against the run. Braelon Allen was largely bottled up until garbage time, when his coach decided 100 yards was more important than preserving your only offensive weapon during a 30-pt blowout. He had to work for it, and I could see fatigue set in during the third quarter.

26.) Tommy Eichenberg and Steele Chambers form a legit linebacker duo. Neither is a perfect three-down LB, but both have steadily improved over time. They love to make a decision and shoot the gap aggressively, and I enjoyed watching them hunt down ball carriers. I was even more impressed than I thought I would be.

27.) I still have no idea what the Buckeyes have at corner. J.K. Johnson and Jyaire Brown had their moments, but they were rarely tested.

28.) Tanner McCallister is a coach on the field. Not only did he play well, but he made sure both Johnson and Brown were well-prepared before each snap.

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29.) Sonny Styles could be this year’s version of Braelon Allen, but on defense: An early enrollee who exceeds expectations, and makes an immediate impact while he should still be in high school.

Styles was the de facto third LB early on and appeared consistently on special teams Saturday. While the intricacies of LB or safety are difficult to pick up on – and even more difficult to master – I could see this young freshman earning additional playing time as the season progresses. He loves contact, and will not hesitate to mix it up out there.

30.) High hopes for this team are warranted. You can sense the confidence, and each and every unit passes the eye test. Ryan Day has a squad on his hands, and they obliterated one of the perceived favorites in the Big Ten West.

31.) Nothing beats Ohio State football. We as Buckeye fans are sickeningly fortunate, and I will never take the in-person experience for granted. Go Bucks!

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You’re Nuts: What branded items would you want to see Ohio State players wear?
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Look good, play good. Marvin Harrison Jr. certainly took that mantra up a notch on Saturday night against Wisconsin. Harrison’s three catches for 46 yards wasn’t his best performance of the season, but it didn’t really matter since Ohio State scored touchdowns on their first four drives of the game on their way to a 52-21 win over Wisconsin.


Even though Harrison was overshadowed by the what Emeka Egbuka and Cade Stover did catching passes from C.J. Stroud against the Badgers, Harrison made some waves with what he was wearing in the first half on Saturday night. Harrison made sure to accentuate Ohio State’s “blackout” uniforms with a pair of black and white Louis Vuitton cleats, and a black Apple Watch.

We have seen plenty of branded cleats, or other accessory items in the NFL. Now that trend is starting to make its way to college football with the introduction of NIL legislation in college athletics. While there are some fans that are traditionalists and want everything to look the same, the introduction of more branded items allows the players to show off some of their personality.

Today’s question: What branded items would you want to see Ohio State players wear?

We’d love to hear your choices. Either respond to us on Twitter at @Landgrant33 or leave your choice in the comments.

Brett’s answer: Scarlet and gray Zubaz pants


In some ways, I’m the old man yelling at clouds. I don’t really think Ohio State needs alternate uniforms since their traditional uniforms are iconic. All Ohio State needs to do is throw some gray shoulder stripes on the uniforms and they would be perfection. I get it though, the school needs to come up with some of these alternate uniforms to not only sell more jerseys, but also to catch the eyes of recruits.

Anyone that knows me knows that I’m not a very fashionable guy. My current Ohio State jersey is a No. 3 jersey that I bought like 15 years ago when Brandon Saine was sporting that number. At least now I can claim that jersey is just a vintage Miyan Williams jersey. Honestly, I’ve migrated from jerseys to the “shirtseys” since they are a lot less than shelling out $100 or more for a replica jersey.

One staple of my exceptionally simple wardrobe is a pair of Buffalo Bills Zubaz pants. The pants usually get plenty of positive reactions because not only do a lot of people seem to love Buffalo Bills fans, they are pretty loud in terms of the design. Also, they are the comfiest pair of pants I’ve ever owned, to the point where I never want to wear jeans or most other types of pants ever again.



I know there would be a lot of people that would hate the football team wearing Ohio State Zubaz-themed pants in a game, but I just know that in a short time there would be plenty of fans wearing the same pants. Just imagine tailgating on a chilly fall morning for an Ohio State game in a pair of comfy Buckeye Zubaz. Any opponents seeing Ohio State come out of the tunnel in Zubaz-themed pants would be ready to get back on the bus before the game even kicked off.

Meredith’s answer: Louboutin cleats


The LV cleats were another level, but I’m also going to go with a cleat option. Imagine Christian Louboutin cleats with the iconic red (scarlet) soles. It would be a pretty neat conversion of brands between the famed French designer and Ohio State. I mean, look at these shark-inspired sneakers.


Similar to the Louis Vuitton cleats, it’s not as though Louboutin cleats would scream durability or performance the way that cleats made by brands like Nike (which is why it’s probably best to stick to the classics). However, the LVs do whisper of style, refinement and finesse, which fits the persona of Harrison—a graceful receiver who is breaking out from under his father’s reputation and building his own brand.

What would Louboutin cleats represent? This designer prides himself on agility, confidence and control, almost like a running back like TreVeyon Henderson who so effectively controls the ball and does so with speed. A veteran back, he doesn’t hesitate, but runs at full speed and with confidence.

What might these cleats look like? Classic, black, sleek and, of course, with a signature scarlet heel.

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Didn’t see the tree itself, but another guy on site picked a few nuts off the ground today

PLAYER PROFILE

• HEIGHT 6-3
  
• WEIGHT 185
  
• YEAR FR.
  
• HOMETOWN HOUSTON, TEXAS
  
• H.S./LAST SCHOOL IMG ACADEMY

PRIOR TO OHIO STATE

• Transferred to IMG Academy in Florida for his senior year of high school but suffered a broken wrist and missed the 2020-21 basketball season
• Decided to remain at IMG for a post-graduate year in 2021-22 and elected to join the Ohio State program as a walk-on

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Class: 2025
Position: OL
School: Westerville (OH) Westerville North
Height: 6-foot-4
Weight: 295 lbs

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Class: 2025 (high school)
Position: QB
School: Arlington Heights (IL) Hersey
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 170 lbs

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Class: 2025 (high school)
Position: Wide Receiver
School: College Park (GA) Woodward Academy
Height: 5-foot-11
Weight: 170 lbs

Wisconsin at Ohio State
24 September

The week starts with BYU and Utah STATE on Thursday.

Thursday, Sept. 29

Utah State at No. 19 BYU | 8 p.m. | ESPN

Friday, Sept. 30

Tulane at Houston | 7 p.m. | ESPN
UTSA at Middle Tennessee | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN
San Diego State at Boise State | 8 p.m. | FS1
No. 15 Washington at UCLA | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
New Mexico at UNLV | 11 p.m. | CBSSN

Saturday, Oct. 1
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No. 7 Kentucky at No. 14 Ole Miss | 12 p.m. | ESPN
No. 4 Michigan at Iowa | 12 p.m. | FOX
No. 18 Oklahoma at TCU | 12 p.m. | ABC
Eastern Washington at Florida | 12 p.m. | ESPN+/SECN+
South Carolina State at South Carolina | 12 p.m. | SEC Network
Texas Tech at No. 25 Kansas State | 12 p.m. | Big 12/ESPN+
Georgia State at Army | 12 p.m. | CBSSN
Purdue at No. 21 Minnesota | 12 p.m. | ESPN2
Louisville at Boston College | 12 p.m. | ACC Network
Illinois at Wisconsin | 12 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Navy at Air Force | 12 p.m. | CBS
Temple at Memphis | 12 p.m. | ESPNU
Texas State at James Madison | 1:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Oregon State at No. 12 Utah | 2 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
UMass at Eastern Michigan | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
Northern Illinois at Ball State | 2 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 2 Alabama at No. 20 Arkansas | 3:30 p.m. | CBS
Rutgers at No. 3 Ohio State | 3:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
Northwestern at No. 11 Penn State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN
No. 9 Oklahoma State at No. 16 Baylor | 3:30 p.m. | FOX
Iowa State at Kansas | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN2
Fresno State at UConn | 3:30 p.m. | CBSSN
Michigan State at Maryland | 3:30 p.m. | FS1
SMU at UCF | 3:30 p.m. | ESPNU
Central Michigan at Toledo | 3:30 p.m. | NFL Network
Bowling Green at Akron | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Miami (Ohio) at Buffalo | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Ohio at Kent State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
The Citadel at Appalachian State | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Gardner-Webb at Marshall | 3:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Virginia Tech at North Carolina | 3:30 p.m. | ACC Network
No. 22 Wake Forest at No. 23 Florida State | 3:30 p.m. | ABC
No. 17 Texas A&M at Mississippi State | 4 p.m. | SEC Network
Georgia Southern at Coastal Carolina | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Florida Atlantic at North Texas | 4 p.m. | ESPN+
Wagner at Syracuse | 5 p.m. | ESPN+/ACCNX
South Alabama at Louisville | 5 p.m. | ESPN+
Cal at Washington State | 5:30 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Liberty at Old Dominion | 6 p.m. | ESPN+
New Hampshire at Western Michigan | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
UTEP at Charlotte | 6 p.m. | ESPN3
LSU at Auburn | 7 p.m. | ESPN
East Carolina at South Florida | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Cincinnati at Tulsa | 7 p.m. | ESPNU
UL Monroe at Arkansas State | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
Troy at Western Kentucky | 7 p.m. | ESPN+
No. 1 Georgia at Missouri | 7:30 p.m. | SEC Network
No. 10 NC State at No. 5 Clemson | 7:30 p.m. | ABC
Virginia at Duke | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN3
San Jose State at Wyoming | 7:30 p.m. | CBSSN
West Virginia at Texas | 7:30 p.m. | FS1
Indiana at Nebraska | 7:30 p.m. | Big Ten Network
UAB at Rice | 7:30 p.m. | ESPN+
Georgia Tech at No. 24 Pitt | 8 p.m. | ACC Network
FIU at New Mexico State | 8 p.m. | Flo Sports
Colorado at Arizona | 9:30 p.m. | Pac-12 Network
Arizona State at No. 6 USC | 10:30 p.m. | ESPN
Stanford at No. 13 Oregon | 11 p.m. | FS1

I will be at the game tomorrow to review Ohio Stadium for my website. I was wondering what I should see at the stadium and on campus?

Very excited to finally make this trip.

Thanks in advance for all tips.

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Class: 2024 (high school)
Position: Point Guard
School: Mt. Pleasant (UT) Wasatch Academy
Height: 6-foot-0
Weight: 155 lbs

Bucks offered back in June


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• HIGH SCHOOL - Sierra Canyon
• CITY - Chatsworth (CA)
• CLASS - 2024
• POS - SF
• HEIGHT - 6-6
• WEIGHT - 190

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Class: 2024 (high school)
Position: Defensive back
School: Sarasota (FL) Riverview
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 183 lbs

• POS - LB
• HEIGHT - 6-2.5
• WEIGHT - 225

Prospect Info

• HIGH SCHOOL - Jefferson
• CITY - Jefferson, GA
• CLASS - 2024

Prototype build with college-ready size at the linebacker position. Requisite height with plus length. Play style / athleticism likely keep him at linebacker, but owns physical tools that could provide edge snaps.

Explosive athlete with verified data on the track and in combine testing environments. Elite track speed relative to size. Three-sport athlete who also competes in wrestling.

Three-phase impact player at the Georgia 5A level. High-volume work load with home run-hitting athleticism at running back. Violent runner who gets downhill quickly and runs through arm tackles. Pull-away open-field speed that supports athletic markers.

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Class: 2024 (high school)
Position: Wide Receiver
School: St. Louis (MO) Christian Brothers College High
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 186 lbs