Buckeyes get outbid; what did they learn and who’s next?

We know that your life is busy, but that doesn’t mean you want to miss any news about your favorite team. So, we are rounding up all of the most important news, analysis, and commentary from LGHL and the rest of the Buckeye beat.

Then vs. Now Week

As preseason camp begins this week, Land-Grant Holy Land is diving into its final theme every week of the off-season. This week is all about taking stock of where the Buckeyes are compared to where they were. You can catch up on all of the Theme Week content here and all of our ”Then vs. Now” articles here.

Which OSU position group is most improved since last season?

Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Then vs. Now: Bo Jackson vs. J.K. Dobbins

Alex Frank, Land-Grant Holy Land

Then vs. Now: How the transfer portal changed the Buckeyes’ approach to roster building

Jami Jurich, Land-Grant Holy Land

Then vs. Now: A comparison of Ryan Day to Urban Meyer

Michael Citro, Land-Grant Holy Land

On the gridiron

Yeah, they were never going to match that offer:

Buckeyes miss out on 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges as he chooses Tennessee over Ohio State

Caleb Houser, Land-Grant Holy Land

Resetting the board: Ohio State running back options after losing on top target

Jeremy Birmingham, Lettermen Row

What’s next for Ohio State recruiting after missing out on 5-star RB David Gabriel Georges?

Garrick Hodge, Bucknuts

Ohio State lost David Gabriel Georges but has two running backs to quickly pivot towards

Steve Wiltfong, Rivals

Ohio State’s process fails as David Gabriel Georges picks Tennessee

Bill Landis, The Bill and Doug Show: Premium Ohio State Writing & Talk

The biggest missteps that Ohio State made in the recruitment of David Gabriel Georges

Mick Walker, Lettermen Row

Does Ohio State need to learn from its approach to David Gabriel Georges’ recruitment?

Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Why is Julian Sayin divisive? Here’s how Ohio State’s QB can answer critics

Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic

Larry Johnson’s next great defensive line? Why Ohio State’s front could become the nation’s best in 2026

Cole VanWiechen, Land-Grant Holy Land

Projecting, setting expectations for Buckeyes freshman cornerbacks Jay Timmons, Jordan Thomas

Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Ohio State called college football’s ‘gold standard’ in new USA TODAY rankings

Dan Aulbach, The Columbus Dispatch

On the hardwood

Why Ohio State basketball’s Puerto Rico trip could fast-track its rebuilt roster

Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

And now for something completely different

Go Reds!