On Land-Grant Holy Land In Conversation, we talk to people in and around Ohio State athletics, and the sporting world at large, to bring you a different insight and perspective to the teams, athletes, and university that you love.

On today's episode, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with college football reporter, columnist, and sideline reporter, The Athletic and Fox Sports' Bruce Feldman. The pair discusses Saturday's marquee matchup between the No. 1 Texas Longhorns and the No. 3 Ohio State Buckeyes from practically every imaginable angle.

They talk about all of the holes each side has to fill after both squads saw double-digit starters head to the NFL, as well as the biggest area of concern for Ohio State. They also get into what makes the two Buckeyes on Bruce's annual Freaks List so special, and how Arch Manning breaks the mold of most high-profile quarterbacks.

And since Bruce was a longtime fixture on "Big Noon Kickoff" before moving into the studio this season, Matt asks him just what the hell is really going on with Dave Portnoy.

Connect with Bruce Feldman:

Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/BruceFeldmanCFB⁠

Read Feldman's Work: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/bruce-feldman/ ⁠

Connect with Matt Tamanini:

Online Portfolio: ⁠https://authory.com/MattTamanini⁠

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