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LGHL’s 2023 Ohio State and college football season predictions
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
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Set Number: X159161 TK1
Our staff predicted everything for the Buckeyes, the Big Ten Conference, and college football as a whole.
As the Ohio State football team prepares to embark on the 2021 college football season your favorite Ohio State SB Nation blog, no, not that one... not that one either... the other one. No, I’m talking about Land-Grant Holy Land. To get ready for the season, our panel of experts refuses to be silenced by the inevitable shaming at the hands of Freezing Cold Takes, and is putting their collective knowledge where their typing fingers are.
Fifteen LGHL writers and editors have made predictions about the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Big Ten Conference, and college football as a whole. Let us know who you are — and aren’t — agreeing with in the comments below. And don’t worry, we will be revisiting these come season’s end.
Who will lead Ohio State in rushing yardage this season?
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TreVeyon Henderson is the likely candidate, but if he deals with injury issues like last year, Miyan Williams is a pretty darn good backup option.
How many yards will Ohio State’s rushing leader have this season?
Ohio State’s single-season rushing record is 2,003 from J.K. Dobbins in 2019, Henderson went for 1,248 during his freshman season in 2021.
Who will lead Ohio State in receiving yardage this season?
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Marvin Harrison Jr. is obviously the smart and safe answer, but Emeka Egbuka is pretty great too, and if defenses focus on Marv, Emeka could really benefit.
How many yards will Ohio State’s receiving leader have this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba went for 1,606 yards in 2021, setting a new program record. Harrison Jr. had 1,263 last season.
Who will be Ohio State’s primary starting quarterback this season?
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A lot of people answered this question before Ryan Day announced that Kyle McCord would start against Indiana.
How many passing yards, passing touchdowns, and interceptions will the Ohio State starting quarterback have this season?
Who will lead Ohio State in tackles this season and how many will they have?
Tommy Eichenberg led the team last season with 120 tackles; the Ohio State program record is Tom Cousineau’s 211 in 1978. Somehow, I don’t think anyone is breaking that one anytime soon.
Who will lead Ohio State in sacks this season and how many will they have?
Michael Hall Jr. and Jack Sawyer tied for the team lead in 2022 with 4.5; in total, OSU had 34 sacks last year.
Who will lead Ohio State in interceptions this season and how many will they have?
No Ohio State cornerback had an interception last season.
Which true freshman will end up having the biggest impact this season?
“No one can shut up about Carnell Tate so he must be special, stay tuned!” Jami Jurich said.
“The true freshman has looked good this spring with questions along the offensive line,” Dan Hessler said of Luke Montgomery. “Ryan Day has also had a lot of positives to say about him leading up to the start of the season. I don’t think he starts Week 1, but he will see playing time as a freshman and could blossom into another Ohio State NFL first-round pick at offensive line.”
Which player that nobody is talking about will step up to make the biggest impact (non-freshman edition)?
Based on some of these answers, your definition of “nobody is talking about” will vary.
“WR Jayden Ballard could get the playing time a lot of Buckeye fans think Tate will be getting,” Hessler said. “Ballard has game-changing speed and is more of a deep-threat WR than Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.”
What will Ohio State’s regular season record be?
What will the score of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game be and who will win?
Chuck, Connor, Gene, and Michael, you’re officially on notice.
Big Ten East Order of Finish
Big Ten West Order of Finish
Big Ten Postseason Awards
What is your boldest, most out-of-left-field prediction for Ohio State this season?
Some of these are barely out of the batter’s box, let alone out of left field.
What is your boldest, most out-of-left-field prediction for college football this season (non-Ohio State version)?
Heisman Trophy Predictions
College Football Playoff Predictions
Continue reading...
Matt Tamanini via our friends at Land-Grant Holy Land
Visit their fantastic blog and read the full article (and so much more) here
Set Number: X159161 TK1
Our staff predicted everything for the Buckeyes, the Big Ten Conference, and college football as a whole.
As the Ohio State football team prepares to embark on the 2021 college football season your favorite Ohio State SB Nation blog, no, not that one... not that one either... the other one. No, I’m talking about Land-Grant Holy Land. To get ready for the season, our panel of experts refuses to be silenced by the inevitable shaming at the hands of Freezing Cold Takes, and is putting their collective knowledge where their typing fingers are.
Fifteen LGHL writers and editors have made predictions about the Ohio State Buckeyes, the Big Ten Conference, and college football as a whole. Let us know who you are — and aren’t — agreeing with in the comments below. And don’t worry, we will be revisiting these come season’s end.
Who will lead Ohio State in rushing yardage this season?
TreVeyon Henderson is the likely candidate, but if he deals with injury issues like last year, Miyan Williams is a pretty darn good backup option.
How many yards will Ohio State’s rushing leader have this season?
Ohio State’s single-season rushing record is 2,003 from J.K. Dobbins in 2019, Henderson went for 1,248 during his freshman season in 2021.
Who will lead Ohio State in receiving yardage this season?
Marvin Harrison Jr. is obviously the smart and safe answer, but Emeka Egbuka is pretty great too, and if defenses focus on Marv, Emeka could really benefit.
How many yards will Ohio State’s receiving leader have this season?
Jaxon Smith-Njigba went for 1,606 yards in 2021, setting a new program record. Harrison Jr. had 1,263 last season.
Who will be Ohio State’s primary starting quarterback this season?
A lot of people answered this question before Ryan Day announced that Kyle McCord would start against Indiana.
How many passing yards, passing touchdowns, and interceptions will the Ohio State starting quarterback have this season?
Who will lead Ohio State in tackles this season and how many will they have?
Tommy Eichenberg led the team last season with 120 tackles; the Ohio State program record is Tom Cousineau’s 211 in 1978. Somehow, I don’t think anyone is breaking that one anytime soon.
Who will lead Ohio State in sacks this season and how many will they have?
Michael Hall Jr. and Jack Sawyer tied for the team lead in 2022 with 4.5; in total, OSU had 34 sacks last year.
Who will lead Ohio State in interceptions this season and how many will they have?
No Ohio State cornerback had an interception last season.
Which true freshman will end up having the biggest impact this season?
“No one can shut up about Carnell Tate so he must be special, stay tuned!” Jami Jurich said.
“The true freshman has looked good this spring with questions along the offensive line,” Dan Hessler said of Luke Montgomery. “Ryan Day has also had a lot of positives to say about him leading up to the start of the season. I don’t think he starts Week 1, but he will see playing time as a freshman and could blossom into another Ohio State NFL first-round pick at offensive line.”
Which player that nobody is talking about will step up to make the biggest impact (non-freshman edition)?
Based on some of these answers, your definition of “nobody is talking about” will vary.
“WR Jayden Ballard could get the playing time a lot of Buckeye fans think Tate will be getting,” Hessler said. “Ballard has game-changing speed and is more of a deep-threat WR than Marvin Harrison Jr. and Emeka Egbuka.”
What will Ohio State’s regular season record be?
What will the score of the Ohio State vs. Michigan game be and who will win?
Chuck, Connor, Gene, and Michael, you’re officially on notice.
Big Ten East Order of Finish
Big Ten West Order of Finish
Big Ten Postseason Awards
What is your boldest, most out-of-left-field prediction for Ohio State this season?
Some of these are barely out of the batter’s box, let alone out of left field.
What is your boldest, most out-of-left-field prediction for college football this season (non-Ohio State version)?
Heisman Trophy Predictions
College Football Playoff Predictions
Continue reading...