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Ohio State set to retain key talent after a number of underclassmen forego the NFL Draft

As is the case year after year, the Ohio State Buckeyes will lose a ton of talent to the NFL Draft. After all, Ohio State is only one of three schools to have surpassed the 500 total draftees in NFL Draft history with 501 -- 504 if you count supplemental drafts -- after last year’s school record tying 14.

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Ohio State grabs another former Alabama defender in the portal

The commits for Ohio State are starting to rack up in the portal. While the Buckeyes have not been able to totally replace the 30 players who opted to hop in the portal, they are starting to build a great foundation, along with adding a much-needed specialist.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 15

New Ohio State kicker Connor Hawkins is the missing piece for the Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes have done what many have asked them to do: get a new kicker. Following the conclusion of the 2025 college football campaign for the Buckeyes, the team's only two losses were examined with increasing frustration.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 15

Ohio State football landed the win Buckeye Nation has been waiting on from the transfer portal - and he’s set to start in Columbus

The Ohio State Buckeyes are quickly filling up in the transfer portal and have been plenty active since it opened at the beginning of January. On Friday, the portal will close but players will still be able to find new homes.

Ryan Day News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Ohio State, Ryan Day Fill Key Roster Hole With Transfer Portal Addition

For weeks, the Ohio State Buckeyes knew they would need to make an offseason move to fix a glaring concern around their roster for the 2026 season. With

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / January 14

Ohio State Buckeyes lose another elite defender to 2026 NFL Draft

The Ohio State Buckeyes are accustomed to losing star players to the NFL.

Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal

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Two Ohio State starting offensive linemen announce their decision for the 2026 season

This time of year in college football is very fun or stressful, depending on who you ask, with the multitude of players in the transfer portal, going off

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

Ohio State lands their kicker of the future in the transfer portal

Ohio State continues to utilize the transfer portal in many different ways. As we know, the Buckeyes have lost lots of young talent in the portal that was looking for more playing time or more money.

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

New Ohio State kicker option becomes available via transfer portal

The kicking for Ohio State has been a glaring issue in the past years, going back to the most memorable moment in 2022, where the Bucks' season ended on

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 14

Ohio State predicted to land coveted elite running back over Georgia, Tennessee

Ohio State is not only looking to reload via the transfer portal, but continue to bolster the team's future roster through college football recruiting.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / ESPN / January 13

TE Klare leaving Buckeyes to enter NFL draft

Ohio State tight end Max Klare, who caught 43 passes for 448 yards this season, is leaving school early to declare for the NFL draft, he told ESPN.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 13

How Ohio State is making up for major losses to the transfer portal

Looking at the players the Buckeyes have lost to the transfer portal, totaling 30 as of this writing and likely to rise, one may think Ohio State can’t stop the bleeding after their upset loss in the Cotton Bowl.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 13

The three biggest areas of need for Ohio State Buckeyes football in 2026

It is now the offseason for all but two teams in college football, the part of the year where now it is normal for lots of roster turnover. That has certainly

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 12

Ohio State lands two former five stars in transfer portal

When mentioning the areas of need in 2026 for Ohio State, the topic of defensive line comes up. The Buckeyes are set to lose four of the most productive

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 12

Ohio State picks up commitments from a pair of tight ends

While the transfer portal period for Ohio State did not start off well, with the loss of a significant amount of wide receiver talent and young players,

College Football News / Yardbarker / January 13

Ohio State lands two former five-star recruits from Alabama in transfer portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes have added two players in the transfer portal who could really pack a punch for their defense in 2026.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Ohio State football just landed the No. 1 DL in the transfer portal - and he’s just one part of the SEC splash the Buckeyes have made

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had an active couple of days with the transfer portal. Ohio State added former Florida State S Earl Little Jr. on Sunday and then added former Duke S Terry Moore early Monday.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / January 12

Three Buckeyes who shouldn't declare for the 2026 NFL Draft

As a handful of Ohio State Buckeyes began to make decisions about heading to the NFL draft, or returning for a final season of college football, greats like Caleb Downs, Arvell Reese and Carnell Tate had an easy choice of entering the draft, where they will likely be first round picks.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / January 12

Ohio State football predicted to land a pair of SEC difference-makers from the transfer portal

The Ohio State Buckeyes are heating up with transfer portal additions and more could be on the way. Ohio State landed former Duke S Terry Moore on Monday to start the week — and he’s expected to be a key defender for them in 2026.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / January 12

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Ryan Day News / Athlon Sports / January 9

Ryan Day, Ohio State Receive Big News on Friday

Despite recent speculation, Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes will have star tailback Bo Jackson back in the fold next season. "Ohio State True Freshman All-American RB Bo Jackson plans to return to Ohio State for the 2026 season, sources tell @mzenitz and I for @CBSSports," Chris Hummer wrote Friday on X.

Arvell Reese News / Yardbarker / January 8