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Having moved from linebacker to edge rusher, the runway is clear for the former five-star to have a major impact this season. Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 16

Ohio State Buckeyes’ X-factor who changed positions makes honest admission on why he couldn’t transfer away

Ohio State lost a lot from last year’s team, and their starting lineup will look much different when they hit the practice field soon. After having 14 players drafted into the NFL, the Buckeyes are going to need some new faces to step up.

College Football News / Land-Grant Holy Land / March 26

Ohio State lands major commitment while C.J. Hicks adjusts to life on the edge

All the Buckeye news thats fit to re-print. 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.

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Excitement Surrounds This Newfound Weapon During Buckeyes’ Spring Ball

Sometimes a change of scenery is necessary for a player to find his role and to excel. For former Ohio State Buckeyes’ linebacker CJ Hicks, a position change has the coaching staff excited about what could become the fall.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 15

Ohio State LB Is at the Center of Change on Buckeyes’ Defense

The Ohio State Buckeyes defense is going to look totally different in 2025 compared to what it was in 2024. They will have eight new starters, at least one at each level, and a brand new defensive coordinator who is back in the college ranks for the first time since 2004.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 8

Ohio State Buckeyes Defender Has Big Position Change

With so many vital Ohio State Buckeyes defensive players departing for the NFL Draft this year, a bunch of members of the roster will be getting new opportunities next season.

College Football News / NIL on SI / February 19

Ohio State Linebacker Teams Up With Makers Of Tylenol For NIL Deal

C.J. Hicks, a linebacker from College Football Playoff champion Ohio State University, has inked a deal with the makers of Tylenol wherein he is going to endorse the pain relieving product as announced by Postgame.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 20

Ohio State’s Jim Knowles hints at a position change that could help a former five-star recruit’s career take off

Ohio State is cruising along this season so far and one big part of their success has been the defense. In the third year under defensive coordinator Jim Knowles, a veteran-led Buckeye defense has really stepped up.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / November 14

Ohio State Buckeyes Defender Expected to Transfer

The Ohio State Buckeyes are completely focused on winning a national championship this season. However, there is one player who does not appear to be very happy with his current situation.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / November 10

Former five-star recruit sends explicitly clear message to Ohio State’s staff regarding a position change he wants after beating Purdue

Ohio State is 8-1 on the season after blasting Purdue 45-0 in Week 11. The Buckeyes now have regular season games left against Northwestern, Indiana, and Michigan.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 12

Ohio State coach praises this former star recruit despite benching and transfer speculation

Ohio State linebacker C.J. Hicks hasn't seen his 2024 season go as planned through two games. The former 5-star prospect, ranked 10th overall in his class, came to the Buckeyes after a two-year commitment in high school.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / September 10

Uncut: Ryan Day discusses Donovan Jackson’s return, C.J. Hicks’ status at linebacker

Jim Knowles also discussed what his side of the ball needs to focus on in Improvement Week. Throughout the year, the Land-Grant Podcast Network will be bringing you uncut audio primarily from Ohio State press conferences, but also from individual interview sessions.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / September 9

Ohio State Buckeyes' Former Top Recruit Has Been Massive Disappointment

The Ohio State Buckeyes have gotten off to a 2-0 start and have outscored their opponents 108-6 over their first two games, so everything seems to be simpatico on the defensive side of the ball.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / September 8

Former five-star recruit appears to have lost his job early in the season with Ohio State

Ohio State took it to Western Michigan in the second game of the season and moved to 2-0 in the process. Now, the Buckeyes will turn their focus to a week off and will continue to practice.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / August 27

C.J. Hicks is ready to finally have his breakout season at Ohio State

As Sonny Styles moves from safety to linebacker, will Styles or Hicks get the start at the Will linebacker position? Every day from now until the start of the season, Land-Grant Holy Land is highlighting Ohio State football players that you should be watching this season.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 13, 2024

Two Ohio State Buckeyes Make Butkus Award Watchlist

The Ohio State Buckeyes are expected to have a top-tier defensive line and secondary this season. The level of the defense that has a few more questions is the linebacker unit.

Ohio State LB Could Follow Path Of Denver Broncos Edge Rusher

C.J. Hicks currently finds himself in the middle of a battle for the starting Will linebacker job with Sonny Styles. Although the starter for the Ohio State Buckeyes is still not fully determined, defensive coordinator Jim Knowles recently discussed getting both players on the field and potentially using some three-linebacker sets.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 8, 2024

C.J. Hicks looking to finally put his stamp on Ohio State's defense

There are a ton of expectations for Ohio State linebacker C.J. Hicks heading into 2024. Most of those high expectations are coming from himself, though.

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College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 7, 2024

Ohio State Buckeyes Defender Reveals Bold Goal For 2024 Season

If there's one area of the Ohio State Buckeyes' defense that could be viewed as a bit questionable heading into the 2024 season, it's the linebacking corps.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 18, 2024

Forgotten five-star recruit surprisingly named most important player for Ohio State in 2024

While the 2024 Ohio State football roster is loaded there are questions about one position group specifically on the defense. Linebacker C.J. Hicks is finally in a spot to be a major contributor for the Ohio State defense.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 17, 2024

Surprising Defender Named Ohio State Buckeyes' Most Important Player

The Ohio State Buckeyes boast arguably the nation's most talented roster, with immensely gifted offensive players and a fierce defense with elite ability at every level.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / March 20, 2024

Downs, Hicks, Kanu, More: Five Silver Bullets to watch this spring

Ohio State was led by its defense in 2023, and it could be even better in 2024 if these five players have a big spring. This is a big year for the Silver Bullets as they gear up for a national championship run and look to right the wrong of three straight losses to Michigan.