Ohio State men prep for Puerto Rico exhibition trip

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Ohio State Buckeyes Curtis Givens III shoots the ball during practice in the practice gym at the Schottenstein Center on July 21, 2026 in Columbus, Ohio. | Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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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.

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

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On the gridiron​

ESPN FPI has Buckeyes favored in all but one regular-season game
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

Five questions for Ohio State’s Ryan Day at 2026 Big Ten Media Days
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

Buckeyes land on the 2027 @ShrinersBowl 1000 Watch List. pic.twitter.com/nt3LRRwmj9

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) July 21, 2026

Ohio State has 19 Players Listed on Shriners Children’s East-West Bowl 1000
Ohio State Athletics

Why Devin Sanchez is ready for sophomore breakout at Ohio State
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

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On the hardwood​

Justin Pippen finds Anthony Thompson across the court for a three.

Too much space. pic.twitter.com/nf29FyDY30

— Connor Lemons (@lemons_connor) July 21, 2026

Jake Diebler sees Puerto Rico trip as chemistry-builder for new-look Buckeyes
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

One observation of every Ohio State basketball player from the Buckeyes’ fifth open practice
Mick Walker, Lettermen Row

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Outside The Shoe and the Schott​

Ohio State’s new academic ranking is out. Where does it land in the Big Ten?
The Columbus Dispatch

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And now for something completely different​

Gotta admit, this place looks amazing.

The latest at new Ryan Field, set to open Oct. 2 when Northwestern hosts Penn State. pic.twitter.com/49JSEZ8ord

— Adam Rittenberg (@ESPNRittenberg) July 21, 2026

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