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Purdue lost Max Klare due to (among other things) NIL. Would the House settlement have kept him in Old Gold and Black? It’s that time of week folks. We’ve got survey results hot off the presses for this week.

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

Ohio State Coach Stamps Massive Label on Unexpected Weapon

The Ohio State Buckeyes landed quite a weapon in the transfer portal this offseason, bagging former Purdue Boilermaker tight end Max Klare. Klare will unquestionably be No.

College Football News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 3

Players to Watch: Max Klare should help the Buckeyes get more from tight end position

If Klare managed impressive numbers against high-powered opponents at Purdue last season, there’s no telling what he can do at Ohio State. From now until preseason camp starts in August, Land-Grant Holy Land will be writing articles around a different theme every week.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / May 20

Ohio State Buckeyes landed one of the most impactful transfers in the country and his new teammates are going to reap the benefits

Ohio State’s biggest need in the transfer portal following last season was help at offensive tackle. The Buckeyes lost three starters along the offensive line from last year’s National Championship team and lacked depth at the tackle position.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / May 19

Portal Fact or Fiction: Makhi Hughes, John Mateer and Max Klare

In today’s Fact or Fiction – Portal Edition – I look at three transfer related topics and decide whether the statement is indeed FACT or FICTION. QB John

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / May 16

Ohio State Buckeyes Transfer Addition Lands Startling Ranking

Last year, the Ohio State Buckeyes utilized the transfer portal to add several prominent members of their national championship run, including quarterback Will Howard, running back Quinshon Judkins and safety Caleb Downs.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 13

Ohio State to Use New Star Playmaker 'in a Big Way'

The Ohio State Buckeyes already have star wide receiver Jeremiah Smith. Another wideout appeared to be emerging for the Buckeyes in the program's spring game Saturday too.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / March 31

Ohio State New TE Opens Up About Why He Transferred to Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes were able to bag an intriguing tight end via the transfer portal, snatching Max Klare away from the Purdue Boilermakers, their Big Ten opponent.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / February 28

Ex-Ohio State defender recognized a star talent the Buckeyes just couldn’t pass up in the transfer portal before he even entered

Ohio State was not aggressive in the transfer portal this go around following their National Championship in January but were still able to fill some key spots.

College Football News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 28

Ohio State Buckeyes Reveal Major Transfer Portal News

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been busy in the transfer portal. They were able to add a few major pieces for 2025. One of those pieces was former Purdue Boilermakers' tight end Max Klare.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / December 28

Ohio State Announces Big Transfer Portal News Ahead of Rose Bowl Game

The No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes are gearing up for a massive rematch against the No. 1 Oregon Ducks on Jan. 1 in the iconic Rose Bowl Game, with major implications on the line as they vie for a spot in the College Football Playoff semifinals.

College Football News / Buckeye Wire / December 24

Ohio State football gets key addition in Big Ten transfer tight end

The Ohio State Buckeyes have received a commitment from Max Klare. Klare played this past season with the Purdue Boilermakers and spent his first three seasons in college at Purdue before looking to stake a big step and join the Buckeyes.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 24

Max Klare gives Ryan Day his next Cade Stover to build Ohio State offense around

The Ohio State Buckeyes have been busy in the transfer portal, adding running back CJ Donaldson, tackles Phillip Daniels and Ethan Onianwa, and tight end Max Klare.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 23

Purdue's Max Klare, top transfer TE, chooses Ohio State

Coming off a 1-11 season, Purdue could ill afford to lose Max Klare -- the No. 1 tight end in the transfer portal -- but he is leaving the Boilermakers for rival Ohio State.

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College Football News / Bleacher Report / December 23

OSU Lands Former WVU RB CJ Donaldson, Purdue TE Max Klare in Transfer Portal

Ohio State will likely need some more running back depth next season if and when TreVeyon Henderson and Quinshon Judkins head to the NFL, and it found some…

College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 23

Ohio State could be close to landing the perfect Christmas gift in one of the top transfer players in the country

With how the recruiting calendar works, operating the transfer portal comes at a tough time for teams in the College Football Playoff. While Ohio State just beat Tennessee and has Oregon ahead, they also have to put some recruiting effort toward the portal.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / December 20

Ohio State Buckeyes Emerging as Fit for Top Transfer Tight End

Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes have been connected to quite a few targets in the NCAA transfer portal. They have missed on quite a few of their top targets, but still have plenty of time to add more pieces for the 2025 season.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / December 17

Texas A&M Aggies Closing In On Top Tight End In Transfer Portal?

Mike Elko could be zoning in on another big name currently in the NCAA Transfer Portal. Purdue tight end Max Klare, the No. 1 ranked tight end according to On3's Industry Transfer Portal Rankings, is currently considering College Station as one of his options for a new collegiate home.

Louisville Cardinals News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 17

Report: Two Transfer Defenders to Visit Louisville

Max Klare isn't the only player currently slated to visit the Louisville football program this week. According to 247Sports' Jody Demling, former Southern cornerback Rodney Johnson and former Purdue defensive lineman Damarjhe Lewis are both set to take visits to the Cardinals on Tuesday.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / December 17

Report: Louisville 'Expected' to Host Former Purdue TE Max Klare for Visit

It's going to be a busy week of transfer portal visits for the Louisville football program, and that so happens to include one of the top players available.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 13

Transfer portal winners, losers: Ex-Cal QB should have options

CFB transfer portal winners, losers: Ex-Cal QB should have several options

The 2025 transfer portal was flooded with recruits when it opened on Monday. While some players should have several decent options to choose from, others might be less satisfied their demand.

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College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 6

Purdue football offensive standout enters transfer portal

The 2024 college football regular season is officially over and now, for most teams, the offseason begins. That includes Purdue football, who saw just one win as one of the worst teams in the entire country, let alone the Power Four conferences.

Purdue Boilermakers News / Purdue Boilermakers on SI / December 6

Purdue All-Big Ten Tight End Enters NCAA Transfer Portal

Purdue star tight end and leading receiver Max Klare has decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal. He made the announcement in a social media post on Friday.

College Football News / Field Level Media / November 23

Michigan State sends Purdue to 10th consecutive loss

Aidan Chiles completed 15 of 31 passes for 159 yards and two touchdowns to help Michigan State earn a 24-17 win over Purdue.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 15

Purdue breakout Max Klare becoming a Big Ten star, and one of the top tight ends in all of college football

One of the breakout stars in college football this season is Penn State tight end Tyler Warren, who is now the man in the spotlight after Theo Johnson left for the NFL this past offseason.