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Ohio State, Ryan Day Projected to Land Elite 2026 OL Recruit

Ohio State Buckeyes' head coach Ryan Day already made an outstanding impression last week with 2026 four-star running back Favour Akih, and it looks as if trend has continued to another highly-touted recruit.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 9

Ohio State Legend's Rookie Woes Cast Doubt on Year 2 Breakout

Marvin Harrison Jr. came into the NFL as one of the most highly anticipated wide receiver prospects of a generation. The Ohio State legend’s rookie season was anything but generational, though.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / June 9

Ohio State Announces Final Decision On Its 36 Varsity Sports

Just days removed from the NCAA's landmark House settlement that will allow universities to directly pay their athletes, Ohio State has made it clear how it plans to move forward.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 9

Ohio State Buckeyes, Ryan Day Receive Massive Message From Elite Recruit

Head coach Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes received some incredible news on Monday after having one of the top players in the 2027 recruiting class on campus.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 9

Former Ohio State starter may finally be on the path to become one of the best NFL draft steals to be a Buckeye

The path to the NFL is different for everyone, and the journey to making an impact often looks just as varied. Ohio State recently had 14 players selected in the draft—some will thrive, while others may not.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 9

Report: Ohio State Buckeyes Working to Flip Elite Georgia Commit

The Ohio State Buckeyes have done a terrific job at recruiting and developing some of the best defensive backs in the country over the past few seasons.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 9

The Buckeyes added an in-state running back who has the potential to make a massive impact

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 / A to Z Sports / June 9

Ohio State Buckeyes receive great news from elite recruit days after he committed to a major SEC program

Sunday proved to be a productive day for the Ohio State Buckeyes, as they secured their 14th commitment for the class of 2026. Ohio State landed four-star running back Favour Akih, marking the program’s first running back commitment of the cycle.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 9

Elite Ohio State Recruit Doesn't Hold Back on Buckeyes Coach

The Ohio State Buckeyes have long been a well-oiled machine on the recruiting trail, and Ryan Day has taken that to another level during his run as head coach.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 9

BOOOOM!! Four-star 2026 RB Favour Akih commits to Ohio State

Carlos Locklyn picks up his first commitment in the 2026 class. With another big weekend of visits on tap, it was only a matter of time before Ohio State added to its 2026 recruiting class.

Denny Hamlin News / 5 GOATs / June 8

Denny Hamlin trolls Michigan NASCAR crowd with Ohio State celebration after burnout

Denny Hamlin trolled the NASCAR fans at Michigan International Speedway by doing the Ohio State celebration. After winning the FireKeepers Casino 400 and doing his burnout, Hamlin was seen doing the O-H-I-O chant.

Ryan Day News / Athlon Sports / June 8

Ohio State Football Receives Major News on Sunday

The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a 2024 season filled with highs and lows. After suffering two heartbreaking regular-season losses to Oregon and Michigan, doubt began to surround the program—most of it directed at head coach Ryan Day, who received the brunt of the criticism.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes Legend Put on Notice With Brutally Honest Take

While Justin Fields enjoyed a brilliant run with the Ohio State Buckeyes, his time in the NFL has not been nearly as as smooth. Fields was originally selected

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

Ohio State Buckeyes Lose Recruiting Battle for 2026 Offensive Lineman to UCLA

After missing out on cornerback Justice Fitzpatrick to Georgia earlier this week, the Ohio State Buckeyes were unable to secure another top-tier recruit in the current recruiting cycle, this time on the offensive side of the ball.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Projected $368,000 Star QB Pushing to Help Ohio State's Recruiting

The Ohio State Buckeyes don't need a whole lot of help on the recruiting trail. What the program can offer to high school prospects often speaks for itself.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Ohio State Pushing to Land Highly Touted 6-Foot-3 Playmaker

The Ohio State Buckeyes clearly want to sign one four-star receiver in the 2027 recruiting class. Highly touted wideout Monshun Sales had already been to Ohio State multiple times before this weekend.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 7

Coveted 6-Foot-5 Playmaker a 'Top Target' for Ohio State Football

The Ohio State Buckeyes already have their eyes on 2027 recruiting prospects. The program has also begun prioritizing their preferred targets. On3's Mick Walker wrote Friday that four-star tight end Brock Williams is on that list for the Buckeyes.

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

Big Ten’s Playoff Pitch, Backed by Ohio State, Loses Momentum

According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, the college football world might be one step closer to knowing how the College Football Playoff format will evolve with an upcoming expansion.

Coveted Star Visits Michigan Immediately After Ohio State Meetings

The Ohio State Buckeyes are pushing hard to land the top recruit from Texas. But they have Big Ten competition for the prospect. One week after five-star offensive tackle Felix Ojo officially visited the Ohio State Buckeyes in Columbus, Ohio, Ojo will be in Ann Arbor, Michigan to see the Michigan Wolverines during the first full weekend of June.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 6