Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK The Buckeyes enter the season as the No. 30 team in the country according to KenPom. Following two-straight seasons of missing the NCAA Tournament and an 11-year hiatus since the program’s last Sweet Sixteen appearance, Ohio State fans are ready and anxious for the men’s basketball program to elevate its standards and … [Read more...] about Historical context, preseason metrics point to Ohio State returning to NCAA Tournament
Ryan Day is Lucy with the football, and I am Charlie Brown
Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Despite talking a good game and making seemingly Sabanesque moves, Ohio State’s head coach is reverting to his underwhelming mean. I feel a bit like Charlie Brown and Ryan Day is Lucy. There is no doubt that Days’ tenure in Columbus has been marked by an impressive collection of talent being annually … [Read more...] about Ryan Day is Lucy with the football, and I am Charlie Brown
You’re Nuts: Which teams will make the 2025 men’s basketball Final Four?
Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Our basketball writers call their shots ahead of the season’s official start Monday night. Happy hoops season! If you’re reading this, it means college basketball will be played in three days. We’ve exhausted the season previews, pre-season ranking articles, and “players to break out” columns. It’s time to get our eyes on these teams in … [Read more...] about You’re Nuts: Which teams will make the 2025 men’s basketball Final Four?
MC&J: Ohio State and Penn State clash in Week 10 in the Big Ten
Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images The battle between the Buckeyes and Nittany Lions is usually a tight matchup. Plus, picks for the rest of the week’s Big Ten action. Last week ATS: 10-6 (6-2 National, 4-4 B1G) Season ATS: 75-80 (30-32 National, 45-49 B1G) My picks for this week’s entertaining games outside the Big Ten can be found here. Big Ten games Minnesota (-2.5) … [Read more...] about MC&J: Ohio State and Penn State clash in Week 10 in the Big Ten
In Conversation: Mike Golic Jr. is taking Ohio State State and laying the points against PSU
The former Notre Dame offensive lineman discusses OSU’s o-line issues. On Land-Grant’s “In Conversation” podcast, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love. Listen to the episode and subscribe: Subscribe: RSS | Apple | Spotify | … [Read more...] about In Conversation: Mike Golic Jr. is taking Ohio State State and laying the points against PSU