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$10 Million USC Recruit Has One-Word Reaction to 4-Star QB’s Commitment to Ohio State

Coming off a dream 2024 college football season, which concluded with a national championship, the Ohio State Buckeyes haven't stopped bolstering their ranks to defend their throne in 2025. The defending national champions received terrific news on Thursday, as a four-star quarterback committed to Ryan Day's program.

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Ryan Day Gets His 2026 Quarterback

Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting efforts had a successful June with a handful of defensive commits. However, to kick off July, Ryan Day and his quarterback coach, Billy Fessler, earned the commitment of an underrated gunslinger from out west.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Ohio State Buckeyes beat out Big Ten opponent to land what will be another starting quarterback option for the future

The Ohio State Buckeyes have reason to celebrate the Fourth of July a bit early, thanks to some exciting news they received just a day prior. Ohio State entered Thursday with 19 players committed to the class of 2026, following a highly productive month of June.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / July 3

Urban Meyer’s admission on the three best teams in college football comes with some bad news for the Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes suffered two losses last year, including a heartbreaker to Michigan—for the fourth straight time. Despite that setback, Ohio State went on to win a national championship, capping off one of the most remarkable postseason runs college football has ever seen.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 3

Ohio State hoping to flip in-state DL from Florida

The Ohio native remains committed to Florida, but hints at news coming on Friday. With the recruiting dead period underway, Ohio State isn’t able to host prospects or be out on the road visiting what they hope will be future committed players.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 3

Ohio State Buckeyes are in Uncharted Territory for One Major Reason

The Ohio State Buckeyes have once again put together a star-studded roster for 2025, and while they may not be quite as loaded as they were last year, they still look pretty impressive heading into the new college football season.

Ryan Day News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 3

Jeremiah Smith signs an NIL deal with adidas, but will wear Nikes in games

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.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 3

Ohio State Fans Will be Seething Over Controversial Big Ten Prediction

The Ohio State Buckeyes were clearly the best team in the Big Ten last year, even if they still weren't able to shake their demons against the Michigan Wolverines.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Urban Meyer reveals how he violated a 'Gentleman's Agreement' between Big Ten coaches upon arriving at Ohio State

The college football world today has a lot more regulation and room for public information compared to the lawless style that dominated decades ago. Former Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer constantly flirted with bending the rules and pushing boundaries, and oddly, he might've been better fit for today's open-air environment.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Jeremiah Smith Reveals Major Change in Physical Appearance Ahead of Ohio State's Season

Jeremiah Smith may find it difficult to top a 2024 season in which he sent freshman records tumbling as the Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship, but he is taking as many steps as he can to try.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 3

Ohio State star's NIL deal shows Nike may be losing its luster

Ohio State superstar's new NIL deal shows Nike might be losing its luster

It seems the kids no longer want to wear the highly recognizable Nike swoosh.

‘I just hate them’: Ohio State WR vows he will not lose again to Michigan

Four-star commit discusses what it means to be at Florida State

New Nebraska WR commit makes bold claim about role with Cornhuskers

Paul Finebaum offers major prediction for Texas QB Arch Manning

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / July 2

Ohio State superstar Jeremiah Smith keeps it real on why it was Adidas over Nike for him

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith took the college football world by storm last season, breaking out in a big way as the Buckeyes captured their first National Championship in a decade.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 2

Buckeyes Face Midseason Hurdle That Could Derail Playoff Push

The Ohio State Buckeyes look prepared to defend their 2024 national championship with eyes on a return to the College Football Playoff. The Buckeyes don’t have the hardest schedule in the world, so total disaster notwithstanding, the reigning champions should make the 12-team field.

NFL News / The Spun / July 2

Congratulations Pouring In For Jeremiah Smith On Wednesday

As a true freshman in 2024, Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith firmly established himself as one of the best players in all of college football. While

Ryan Day News / Athlon Sports / July 2

Ohio State Predicted to Lose Nation's No. 6 Recruit to SEC Powerhouse

Throughout the offseason, the Ohio State Buckeyes and head coach Ryan Day have built on their national championship win, which is evident from their impressive 2026 recruiting class.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 2

Ohio State Buckeyes' Jeremiah Smith Reacts to Major Announcement

Jeremiah Smith was a superstar for the Ohio State Buckeyes as a freshman. He was one of the main reasons OSU won the College Football Playoff National Championship, and he's one of the top players in the country to watch heading into 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Sneakers on SI / July 2

Adidas Signs Ohio State's Jeremiah Smith to NIL Deal

The Ohio State Buckeyes are a flagship for Nike Football. But the Swoosh just got Moss'd by its biggest competitor. Adidas has announced the signing of Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 2

Jeremiah Smith promised Ohio State would beat Michigan the next two seasons

Ohio State Buckeyes News / NIL on SI / July 1

Jeremiah Smith reveals why he rejected Ohio State’s partner in recent NIL deal

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith, entering his sophomore season with one of the highest NIL valuations in college sports, can collaborate with virtually any major brand of his choosing.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / July 1

Jeremiah Smith vows he won't lose to Michigan ever again

Ohio State star Jeremiah Smith turned out a freshman year college football won’t soon forget after emerging as the best wide receiver in the country. But while he broke both OSU and Big Ten records en route to a national championship, the one thing he couldn’t do was beat arch rival Michigan.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / June 30