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Ohio State star makes brutal move against Michigan
On Monday, those who preordered the new EA Sports College Football game had a chance to play the game for the first time. And Ohio State star wide receiver Brandon Inniss wasted no time in using the game to send a message to Ohio State’s archrival Michigan Wolverines. Just...
Ohio State football team won't have to deal with a white-out at Penn State
The Ohio State football team has two tough road games that they have to play this season. Oregon is by far the toughest game. Oregon is likely going to be a top-five team in the preseason polls. They are one of the top favorites to not only win the Big Ten but also the national championship.
Ryan Day's next head coaching stop could be the SEC
11-1; That was Ryan Day’s record in the regular season last year for the Ohio State Buckeyes. His overall record is an impressive 53-8 in five full seasons with the school and 39-3 in Big Ten play. Despite this, some Buckeye fans are not too please with Day and are uneasy about his future in Columbus.
Simone Biles among the 10 best 2024 Olympians associated with central Ohio
The Olympic Games are returning this summer in Paris, with the opening ceremony scheduled for July 26. And the 2024 games will have their fair share of central Ohio connections. At the Olympics, many athletes with central Ohio connections have found success, including four gold medals for Columbus natives and many more tied to graduates of Ohio State. ...
Nine Candidates to Be Ohio State Captains in 2024
Ohio State has plenty of candidates to be team leaders in 2024. Thanks to the decisions of many of its upperclassmen to stay in Columbus for another year rather than enter the NFL draft, Ohio State will have no lack of senior leadership this season. The Buckeyes have 24 players on scholarship who are in either their fourth or fifth year of college football, including 16 of its projected starters this season.
2024 high school football: 4 Toledo-area sleeper teams to watch
Sometimes, a true sleeper team just comes out of nowhere to surprise everyone. A middle-of-the-road team from a year ago, perhaps benefitting from a weak strength of schedule or the return of some standout players, can just go on a run and turn some heads in a quest for a league title or a quality playoff berth. Where will that team come from this year? What will be the 4-6, 5-5, or 6-4 team from a year ago that will make its mark known in northwest Ohio high school football circles? Here’s a look at four candidates — three of which are playing for the same league title in a race where plenty of talent from a year ago is coming back.
Figuring out the best offensive line combination for the Ohio State football team
The Ohio State football team has most of the roster set up. Most of the starters have been decided on both sides of the ball. Defensively, the only question left is trying to figure out if C.J. Hicks or Cody Simon will start next to Sonny Styles at the linebacker position.
Ohio State football names ‘dudes of the week’ for week ending July 13
As we get closer and closer to the start of the Ohio State football season, we continue to get some behind the scenes news on what’s going on over at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center as the team preps for the start of fall camp in early August. The OSU creative team is always active on social media, and we’ve seen it reveal what the program is tabbing “dudes of the week” throughout the summer, and we’re always interested to see what players are recognized. It can sometimes give us an idea of who is performing at a high level in...
2024 Big Ten Football Season: Key Questions Answered
The Big Ten conference is set for expansion to 18 teams this fall, welcoming West Coast powerhouses like Oregon, UCLA, USC, and Washington, setting the stage for an exciting and intriguing football season with an expanded College Football Playoff. Five burning questions emerge for the upcoming Big Ten football season, including the integration of new teams, Michigan's ability to maintain dominance, Ohio State's comeback bid, the impact of increased travel distances, and the new championship format.
Paul Keels, Jim Lachey to be honored as Agonis Person(s) of the Year
Longtime Ohio State announcers Paul Keels and Jim Lachey will be honored as the 2024 Agonis Club’s Person(s) of the Year according to a release from the organization. The Agonis Club of Columbus has been around for over 100 years and is a non-profit organization that brings together sports enthusiasts, educators, and local business professionals in Columbus, Ohio, according to its website? Its mission is “to support and raise funds for Central Ohio High School Student-Athletes, with 100% of member dues going directly to scholarships and support the recognition of the chosen athletes.” Past winners of the Agonis Club’s Person of the...
Buckeye Heroes: Mike Nugent is undoubtedly the best kicker in Ohio State history
From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week. This week is all about Ohio State heroes. Whether they are the biggest names in Buckeye athletic history, or underappreciated icons; perhaps even players who made major impacts off the field. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Buckeye Heroes” articles here.
New Albany Golfer Mia Hammond Distinguishes Herself as a Junior Amateur Standout
New Albany golfer Mia Hammond remembers her first tournament. She was 7 years old, one of six girls competing. Five received medals; she wasn’t one of them. “From that point forward, I was just so determined to finish in the top five. And once it was top five, it was top three; once it was top three, it was second. Then it was first.”
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