Why is this News? All the articles and tweets Buckeye fans need for October 11, 2021

Look, we get it. Your days are busy and you don’t have time to read all of the stories and tweets from the three dozen websites dedicated to covering Ohio State athletics, or the 237 Buckeye beat writers churning out hot takes and #content on a daily basis. But that’s ok, that’s what your friends at Land-Grant Holy Land are here for.

Monday through Friday, we’ll be collecting all of the articles, tweets, features, interviews, videos, podcasts, memes, photos, and whatever else we stumble across on the interwebz and putting them in our daily “Why is this News?” article. That way, you’ll have a one-stop-shop for all of the most important Buckeye news, jokes, and analysis.

You’re welcome!

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On the Gridiron

Ohio State football moves up a spot in AP, coaches polls following win over Maryland
Joey Kaufman, The Columbus Dispatch

Ohio State Helps Big Ten Make History in AP Top 25 Poll
Chase Brown, Buckeye Sports Bulletin

Week 6: Big Ten Power Rankings and College Football Playoff Horserace Positioning
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

Freshman Tracker: Emeka Egbuka Shines, TreVeyon Henderson Does It All, Jack Sawyer and J.T. Tuimoloau Get Sacks in Win Over Maryland
Matt Gutridge, Eleven Warriors

Kerry Coombs got the game ball, and Ohio State football’s defense learned another lesson in trust: Nathan Baird’s observations
Nathan Baird, Cleveland.com

Ohio State Has Four Pick-Sixes in Four Games for First Time in Program History
Kevin Harrish, Eleven Warriors

What is Haskell Garrett’s status after Ohio State football’s defensive tackle was injured against Maryland?
Nathan Baird, Cleveland.com

Break On Open: Egbuka Shines as Kickoff Returner
Jacob Benge, The Lantern

Unreasonable overreactions to Ohio State’s 66-17 win over Maryland
Matt Tamanini, Land-Grant Holy Land

I think it’s safe to say that Stroud has quieted his doubters.

Stat Pack: Where Ohio State stands statistically after Week 6
Patrick Murphy, Bucknuts

C.J. Stroud is squashing controversy talk as the vision becomes clear for Ohio State’s young quarterback (Paywall)
Bill Landis, The Athletic

Buckeye Stock Market Report: C.J. Stroud shares soar as Ohio State lays a Saturday afternoon smackdown on the Terrapins
David M. Wheeler, Land-Grant Holy Land

Does Ohio State have an elite defense?

Halfway through the season, Ohio State has made its Oregon loss vanish
Doug Lesmerises, Cleveland.com

Auerbach’s Top 10: Buckle in for a crowded Big Ten race as the shuffling continues behind a new No. 1 (Paywall)
Nicole Auerbach, The Athletic

C.J. Stroud gaining confidence, making Heisman Trophy case for Buckeyes (Paywall)
Spencer Holbrook, Lettermen Row

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On the Hardwood

One week in, Ohio State coach Chris Holtmann watching for continued growth
Adam Jardy, The Columbus Dispatch

Lots of basketball Buckeyes at the football game

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Outside The Shoe and Schott

Men’s Hockey: Buckeyes Bounce Bentley to Earn Split
Craig Merz, Buckeye Sport Bulletin

Women’s Volleyball: No. 7 Ohio State Sweeps Michigan in Front of Record Crowd
Morgan Harrison, The Lantern

Field Hockey: No. 16 Ohio State Splits Pair of Weekend Games
Kole Emplit, The Lantern

Women’s Tennis: Buckeyes Wrap Up Action in Cincinnati
Ohio State Athletics

Men’s Tennis: Vocel and Cash Win All Buckeye Final at ITA All-American Championship
Ohio State Athletics

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