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Ohio State Dealt Blow on Highly Touted $5 Million Star in Recent Days

Let’s be honest. Recruiting battles in college football are starting to look like Wall Street trades. And this week, Ohio State took a hit that no one ever thought of.

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Tennessee Vols predicted to land elite 2026 football recruit over the Ohio State Buckeyes

The Tennessee Vols have been on fire on the recruiting trail this month, and they could be on the verge of landing another key recruit at the end of the

LeBron James News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 9

Ohio State Superstar Appears to Throw Shade at 'Overrated' LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is well known for being an Ohio State Buckeyes fan, as the future Hall-of-Famer grew up in Akron. However, Ohio State's best player may not necessarily be a fan of James.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 8

Ohio State Buckeyes' Ryan Day Receives Strong Take From Notable Analyst

Ryan Day led the Ohio State Buckeyes to the College Football Playoff national championship last season. He hoisted the trophy and broke a championship lull in Columbus that had lasted since 2014.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / July 8

Former Ohio State Buckeyes Star Breaks Distinct NBA Record

Former Ohio State Buckeyes star Brice Sensabaugh set an NBA record during his Salt Lake Summer League game with the Utah Jazz on Monday night, pouring in a Salt Lake record 37 points in the Jazz's 112-111 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes Receive Strong Message From Michigan Commit

Despite the Ohio State Buckeyes' matchup against the Michigan Wolverines being over 140 days away, the tension is beginning to grow yet again for the biggest rivalry in college football.

We’ve got the ratings for every Buckeye in ‘EA College Football 26’

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 8

College Football 26 Makes Glaring Error With Ohio State Buckeyes' Roster

Full player ratings for the Ohio State Buckeyes were revealed in College Football 26 this week, as early access for the EA Sports video game is now available.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / July 8

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 / A to Z Sports / July 7

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.

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 / 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 6

College Football Analyst Makes Prediction Buckeyes Fans Won't Like

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a great season, having won the National Championship with a 34-23 win over Notre Dame. “I don’t like Ohio State,” Finebaum said.

$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.

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.