Buckeyes shine on Student Appreciation Day, as three hoopsters hit the portal

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Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) takes photos and signs autographs following the Student Appreciation Day spring practice at the Woody Hayes Athletic Center on April 4, 2026. | Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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.

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On the gridiron​

Bonds Beyond the Field: Buckeyes Open Doors for Student Appreciation Day
Ohio State Athletics

Ohio State practice observations: Sayin shows mobility, O-line banged up
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Devin McCuin, Dominick Kelly Headline 16 Standouts from Ohio State’s Student Appreciation Day Practice
Andy Anders, Eleven Warriors

.@Jermiah_Smith1 Always. Open. pic.twitter.com/BcvYgoJ9Xg

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) April 4, 2026

Three things I know, three things I think as Ohio State passes the middle of spring practice
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Three Thoughts as Ohio State opens up spring practice No. 8
Austin Ward, Lettermen Row

10 Takeaways From Ohio State Football Practice
Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Huddle

Student Appreciation Day Recap: Jeremiah Smith and Connor Hawkins Come Through in The Clutch, Ian Moore and Carter Lowe Fill In at Offensive Tackle
Dan Hope, Eleven Warriors

Observations from Buckeyes annual Student Appreciation Day practice
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Recruiting reaction from Ohio State’s student appreciation day practice
Garrick Hodge, Bucknuts

Ohio State closed it’s Student Appreciation Day with a high-pressure kick for Connor Hawkins. He drilled it down the middle. pic.twitter.com/eASMkj2kRb

— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) April 4, 2026

Ohio State making moves with multiple Student Appreciation day visitors
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row

Ohio State’s Nate Roberts, no longer a fullback, eyeing jump to TE1 this spring
Bill Landis, Bill and Doug on Ohio State

Closer Look: Kyle Parker Provides Playmaking Possibilities
Tony Gerdeman, Buckeye Huddle

Qua Russaw’s black stripe moment, and why his emergence could reshape Ohio State’s defense
Cole VanWiechen, Land-Grant Holy Land

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On the hardwood​

Ohio State’s Taison Chatman to enter transfer portal after three seasons with Buckeyes
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State’s Colin White to enter transfer portal after two seasons with Buckeyes
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

Ohio State’s Gabe Cupps to enter transfer portal after one season with Buckeyes
Connor Lemons, Land-Grant Holy Land

I still think Ohio State has three, potentially four of their starters already on the roster.

Essentially re-building your entire bench, adding a point guard, and adding a center.

— Connor Lemons (@lemons_connor) April 5, 2026

You’re Nuts: What is your favorite Bruce Thornton moment?
Connor Lemons and Justin Golba, Land-Grant Holy Land

Buckeye fans split on if they’d rather Michigan or non-B1G team win it all
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

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Outside the Shoe and the Schott​

Men’s Gymnastics: Chase Davenport-Mills Wins Big Ten Floor Championships
Ohio State Athletics

13.825 B1G Floor Champion

Here’s @OhioStateMGYM’s Chase Davenport-Mills floor routine that won him pic.twitter.com/z85VOzRYf2

— Big Ten Gymnastics (@B1GGymnastics) April 5, 2026

Men’s Tennis: No. 1 Buckeyes Survive Against USC, Defeat the Trojans 4-3
Ohio State Athletics

Baseball: Buckeyes Roll to Seventh Straight Win, Third Consecutive Weekend Sweep
Ohio State Athletics

Edidiong Udo’s Journey through Loss and Recovery into becoming a Big Ten Champion
Dylan Buganski, The Lantern

Softball: Ohio State Splits in Double Header with Minnesota, Clinch Series
Ohio State Athletics

Men’s Volleyball: Ohio State Dominates on Senior Night in a Clean Sweep vs NKU
Ohio State Athletics

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And now for something completely different​

BUZZER-BEATER TO WIN A NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

THE MARY WASHINGTON EAGLES WIN THE D-III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP IN WILD FASHION pic.twitter.com/1p03REKlg8

— ESPN (@espn) April 5, 2026

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