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Elite 5-star defender is planning a visit to Ohio State, but there might be one problem stopping him from being a Buckeye

Ohio State is planning on welcoming in one of the nation’s top defenders from Florida. He’s set to be in Columbus to admittedly check out one thing. The Ohio State Buckeyes hold the top-ranked 2028 recruiting class and took a massive step forward last week by landing 5-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the No.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 10

Where Are They Now? Tracking the 2023 Ohio State Recruiting Class Players Who Left Columbus

Over the years, I have made a habit of writing about the upcoming senior class based upon their recruiting class. A typical recruiting class has a group of players who emerge as starters, some as contributors, and then a group of players depart the program for various reasons.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 9

2 Bold Predictions for the Rest of Ohio State Football Fall Camp

The Buckeyes are back on the playing field, getting ready for the first game of the season against Ball State in four weeks. So far, through the first three days of fall camp, there have been some unexpected changes, such as running back Isaiah West getting first-team reps over Bo Jackson.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / ESPN / August 8

Ohio State lands top pocket passer in 2028 class

Four-star quarterback Christopher Vargas, the top-ranked pocket passer in the 2028 cycle, committed to Ohio State on Saturday.

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

What I’m Watching Closely During Buckeyes Fall Camp (and Why You Should Too)

Ohio State completed its first two days of fall camp on Thursday and Friday, and there was a significant development regarding the offense. Initially, it was expected that Bo Jackson would be the starting running back following his impressive performance last season.

Ryan Day News / College Football Talk / August 8

Ryan Day: Offensive line still a key concern after Ohio State’s first 2026 practice

With those high expectations in mind, he had a relatively long list of concerns after coming off the practice field Thursday for the first time this preseason.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / SwimSwam / August 7

Mid-Distance Freestyler Cauã Angelotti Of Brazil Commits To Ohio State (2026)

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 7

Ohio State Football Position Battle I’m Watching Closest During Fall Camp

Ohio State kicked off its fall camp on Thursday, and a lot of the talk was about how the offensive line looked. The Buckeyes are returning Austin Siereveld, Carson Hinzman, Luke Montgomery and Phillip Daniels, who started on the offensive line last season.

College Football News / EasySportz / August 7

Is Ohio State Overhyped Heading Into 2026?

Ohio State is once again being treated like one of the best teams in college football. But looking at this schedule, are we sure the Buckeyes aren’t being a little overhyped?

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 7

Ohio State 2026 Football Team Begins Camp

Ohio State began its 2026 football camp today. There are 5 key position battles you need to keep an eye on. There is also some Name, Image, and Likeness news, a suspension, and a prospect transferring high schools.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / August 7

Ohio State Buckeyes’ transfer portal addition could be forcing the coaching staff to have a tough conversation

An Ohio State football defender who transferred over from the SEC is clearly already fitting right in with the Buckeyes, and could end up starting as a result.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / August 7

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Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 6

What Ryan Day Said After Ohio State Training Camp Day 1

Ohio State football wrapped up its first day of training camp Thursday. Aside from a minor surprise—Legend Bey not participating because of a violation of team rules—most of what unfolded was expected.

Carnell Tate News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / August 6

Ohio State Football Freshman Most Likely to Surprise Everyone This Season

This year’s Ohio State side has talent in abundance, with a number of returning players and a healthy mix of eager freshmen, led by wide receiver Chris Henry Jr.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 5

Ohio State WR commit signs deal with New Balance at 16

Ohio State WR commit Jett Harrison signs deal with New Balance at 16

Jett Harrison is only 16 years old, but he's already facing some major expectations as a wide receiver prospect.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / August 5

Commitment Watch: 5-Star Quarterback Christopher Vargas to Commit Saturday, Ohio State Hopeful

Big Commitment on Saturday in College Football as quarterback Christopher Vargas will make his college choice. Vargas has visited Ohio State twice, and the Buckeyes are hopeful that the hot quarterback will pick them.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / August 4

Arthur Smith has an embarrassment of riches at Ohio State, including running the football

Arthur Smith is going to have a lot to work with as he calls plays for the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2026.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 31

OSU's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Ohio State's Ryan Day shares Julian Sayin's biggest offseason improvement

Sayin, a projected NFL first-round pick, struggled under pressure and in collapsed pockets, but he still showed flashes of great talent when given enough time and room to operate.

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

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College Football News / Yardbarker / July 30

Michigan's Kyle Whittingham invites Urban Meyer to Ann Arbor with one caveat

Michigan Wolverines head football coach Kyle Whittingham and Urban Meyer know each other very well.

Kyle Whittingham is taking a very different approach to the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 30

Ryan Day explains the Arthur Smith-Julian Sayin dynamic at Ohio State

Arthur Smith has seen a few things as a football coach, and now that he's the offensive coordinator of the Ohio State Buckeyes, he's bringing it all into play.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Jeremiah Smith responds to possibility of staying at Ohio State longer

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / July 30

Jeremiah Smith Confirms He Turned Down $10 Million To Leave Ohio State

As wide receiver Jeremiah Smith heads into his third (and presumably last) season with the Ohio State Buckeyes, there continue to be rumors that the future NFL wideout showed great loyalty to the team by turning down a lucrative offer to transfer.

Jeremiah Smith News / Yardbarker / July 29

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith says SEC powerhouse was his 'dream school'

Jeremiah Smith has a chance to be one of the best college wide receivers of all-time when all is said and done.

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

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Jeremiah Smith News / Yardbarker / July 28

Ohio State WR Jeremiah Smith's first 'big purchase' was a beautiful gesture for his grandmother

Jeremiah Smith is going to make a lot of money in the NFL one day, but he's already made a pretty penny as one of the top wide receivers in the country for the Ohio State Buckeyes.

Ohio State laughing all the way to the bank following massive jersey patch sponsorship

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / Yardbarker / July 28