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New Ohio State commitment confirms suspicion that his current teammate helped him choose the Buckeyes and ditch the SEC

It was only a matter of time, but the Ohio State Buckeyes finally flipped a key SEC commitment from the Florida Gators over the weekend. Ohio State’s Glenville High School pipeline continues to pay dividends.

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Ohio State four-star EDGE target set to announce commitment this week

An update on the Buckeyes’ 2026 defensive line recruiting. Ohio State is less than two weeks into July and the month has already been a busy one. The Buckeyes bolstered their defensive line haul in the 2026 recruiting class during the holiday weekend, when they flipped three-star defensive lineman Jamir Perez from Florida.

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

Ohio State Legend Urban Meyer Nearly Came Out of Retirement

Former Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Urban Meyer almost came out of retirement to succeed Jim Nagy as the Senior Bowl director. “I don’t know if I even told (co-hosts) Rob (Stone) and Mark (Ingram) this, but I had a school come see me this year and ask if I wanted to be the GM,” Meyer said.

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

Ohio State stands in a great spot with elite five-star defender — but one SEC sleeper is rising in his recruitment

Ohio State currently holds the No. 6-ranked recruiting class in the country for 2026, according to 247Sports, with 21 commitments already on board. The month of June and the early days of July have been productive for the Buckeyes.

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

Newest player in the fold for the Ohio State Buckeyes makes honest admission on why he had to spurn major SEC team

The Ohio State Buckeyes had both good and bad news on the recruiting trail over the weekend. Ohio State picked up a commitment from three-star defensive tackle Jamir Perez, as the Glenville (OH) product flipped his commitment from the Florida Gators.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes New Elite QB Commit Sends Strong Message

There are only so many teams in college football that get top honors as dream schools for top recruits. But even the most prolific programs like Ohio State can’t deny the assistance of family heritage when vying for the top players in the country.

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

Former Ohio State star basketball player calls out the OHSAA with a major point that he isn’t wrong about

Recruiting is constantly evolving in the world of college sports, and in this era of NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) and revenue sharing, some college athletes are making serious money.

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

Reported contract for elite Ohio State recruiting target may show why the Buckeyes missed on the five-star

The Fourth of July was a mixed bag for the Ohio State Buckeyes. The Buckeyes secured a new commitment but also missed out on a top target. On Independence Day, Ohio State landed a commitment from former Florida pledge, defensive tackle Jamie Perez.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 7

Ohio State flips Florida commit, makes top schools for OL target

The Buckeyes’ 2026 class is now up to 21 members after a Fourth of July flip. While many around the country were lighting off fireworks over the weekend, Ohio State made sure to get in on the action with a BOOOM of its own.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 5

Ranking 2026 Uncommitted Recruits by Likelihood to Commit to Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a top-five Class of 2026 coming to Columbus already, but they might be able to further enhance it with some of the uncommitted top-30 prospects.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / July 4

Ohio State Buckeyes dealt some rough news at the hands of an unexpected college football program on Independence Day

Ohio State picked up a key commitment on the Fourth of July by flipping 2026 defensive tackle Jamir Perez from the Florida Gators. Perez, who plays at Glenville High School in the Cleveland area, continues a strong pipeline from the historic program to Columbus.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 4

Overanalyzing Ross Bjork’s recent comments about the Ohio State men’s basketball program

Bjork’s comments last week were the most concrete analysis of what he expects from the men’s basketball program. Early last week, Ohio State athletic director Ross Bjork spoke to the Columbus Dispatch about the men’s basketball program.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 4

Vital Ohio State Football Recruit Gets Outlandish Expert Prediction

The Ohio State Buckeyes are often the top program for elite recruits, mainly because of how they have consistently proven to develop the best talent into solid NFL prospects.

Ryan Day News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 4

BOOOOM! Four-star 2026 QB Luke Fahey commits to Ohio State

The Buckeyes have found their quarterback in the 2026 class. Starting the holiday weekend off with some early fireworks, Thursday brought Ohio State their 2026 quarterback when California native Luke Fahey gave the Buckeyes the nod.

$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.

Ryan Day News / Last Word On Sports / July 3

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.

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