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Ohio State stays busy on the recruiting trail with another trio of offers

Thursday continues the offer train as the Buckeyes hand out more in the 2027 and 2028 classes. Ohio State’s coaching staff was all over the map once again on Thursday, using their time on the trail to offer new names.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes Make Intriguing Quarterback Offer On Thursday

When a recruit is not ranked by any of the recruiting outlets but then receives a big-time offer from a school like Ohio State, there are a few things that could have happened.

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

Ohio State sends out several offers on Wednesday, 2026 DB target sets commitment date

The Buckeyes were as busy as ever on the recruiting trail Wednesday, handing out multiple new offers. Ohio State coaches were all over the road on Wednesday, as the Buckeyes dished out several new offers to prospects in an on-going evaluation period.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / May 7

Ohio State Gets Good News on Coveted Player

The Ohio State Buckeyes have already landed two four-star offensive tackles in the 2026 recruiting class. The Buckeyes have also successfully recruited a three-star interior lineman.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / May 7

Former Ohio State top assistant makes stunning admission in confusing interview about new Penn State role

One of the weirdest moments of the Ohio State Buckeyes' National Championship season was the sudden departure of defensive coordinator Jim Knowles almost immediately after wrapping up their win against Notre Dame.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / May 6

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / May 6

Penn State DC Jim Knowles let the cat out of the bag on why he left Columbus and the Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes clicked on both sides of the ball during their National Championship run last season. Ohio State’s defense, in particular, locked in after the opening game against the Oregon Ducks.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes' Ryan Day Receives Head-Turning Big Ten Ranking

Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day ranks first among Big Ten head coaches according to USA TODAY. This is no surprise as Day led the Buckeyes to a National Championship in 2025.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes' Football Is Elite at More Than Just Football

When watching college football players anywhere between 180-400 pounds of bulk and pure muscle wrestling each other to gain ground in the trenches, it's easy to forget that the athletes on the field are just students, most of whom aren't even old enough to drink yet.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / May 6

Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Faces Very Important Question Before 2025 Season

The Ohio State Buckeyes have yet to decide who their starting quarterback will be to start the upcoming 2025 college football season. At this point in time, Julian Sayin and Lincoln Kienholz are competing for the job.

College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / May 6

Jim Knowles reveals why he left Ohio State for Penn State

Jim Knowles made a surprising move and left Ohio State to become the defensive coordinator at Penn State just days after leading the Buckeyes to the national championship.

Ohio State fans are furious after learning that Jim Knowles initiated move to Penn State

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 6

Former Ohio State elite recruit entering key make-or-break season after transferring

The Ohio State Buckeyes held a quarterback competition last year and are in the midst of another, less certain one this summer. Despite the window opening for a new star to emerge after Kyle McCord and Will Howard started one year each, former four-star passer Devin Brown opted to start the next chapter of his career at Cal in the winter.

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

Former Ohio State Coach Discloses Sticky Reason for Leaving Buckeyes

Jim Knowles not only left the Ohio State Buckeyes after helping the team win a national championship, but he bolted for a hated Big Ten rival in the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / Yardbarker / May 7

Ohio State fans are furious after new details on Knowles' departure

Ohio State fans are furious after learning that Jim Knowles initiated move to Penn State

After a call to Penn State HC James Franklin, Knowles, a defensive coordinator, eventually signed a $3.1 million deal this offseason to leave Ohio State for a program it has dominated.

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Jim Knowles reveals why he left Ohio State for Penn State

Jim Knowles leaving Ohio State to join rival Penn State as defensive coordinator was one of the biggest moves of college football’s coaching carousel this offseason, and to hear him talk about it, the Buckeyes still had a chance to keep him around.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / May 5

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College Football News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Latest Ohio State Commit Has High Praise for Brian Hartline

It’s no secret that Ohio State’s recruiting efforts in the Ryan Day era have been among the elite in college football. If there’s one area the Buckeyes are arguably the best, it’s recruiting receivers.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / May 5

Ohio State Buckeyes are a legitimate threat to steal a 4-star recruit from the Tennessee Vols' backyard

The Ohio State Buckeyes are essentially nightmare fuel for the Tennessee Vols at this point. Not only did the Buckeyes throttle the Volunteers in the

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / May 4

Ohio State football recruiting: 4-star WR Kayden Dixon-Wyatt pledges to Buckeyes

Four-star Mater Dei (Calif.) wide receiver Kayden Dixon-Wyatt has committed to Ohio State in another important recruiting gain at the position for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The SportsRush / May 3

It Was a Steal': Rob Gronkowski Gushes About TreVeyon Henderson; Could He Be the Best RB Find for the Patriots Since Curtis Martin’s Round 3 Pick in 1995?

After the 2025 NFL Draft was touted as featuring one of the best running back classes in recent history, it seems as if everyone is happy with the results.

NFL News / Yardbarker / May 1

2026 NFL Draft intel: Who's worth watching besides Texas' Arch Manning?

NFL Draft intel: 10 players to know for 2026

The 2025 NFL Draft is over, but it's not too early to start monitoring the 2026 draft, scheduled April 23-25 in Pittsburgh. The 2025 class didn't feature much star power at quarterback.

The way-too-early 2026 NFL mock draft

NFC draft grades: What teams earned an 'A' besides Giants?

AFC draft grades: Why Patriots, Raiders, Ravens, Titans stand out

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / CFB-HQ on SI / April 30