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‘USC went from darkhorse to favorite’ for top-100 defender while trying to best the likes of Ohio State, Texas, and Florida

One of the more heavily pursued defenders in the 2026 recruiting class is Princeton (N.J.) The Hun School defensive end Luke Wafle. The New Jersey native had previously announced his final use of Ohio State, Texas, USC, Penn State, and Florida.

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Ohio State Buckeyes take what could be a gut punch with a major target due to a weekend move from a Big Ten opponent

The Ohio State Buckeyes have had a strong month of June, adding two new commitments to bring their total to 15 for the class of 2026. According to 247Sports, the Buckeyes currently hold the No.

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

Ohio State Buckeyes' Elite Recruiting Target Sends Major Michigan Message

While the Ohio State Buckeyes won the national championship this past season, they still were unable to end their frustrating drought against the Michigan Wolverines.

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

Ohio State Fighting Two Big Ten Rivals for Critical Defensive Recruit

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the class of the Big Ten right now, even if they have lost four straight meetings to their archrival Michigan Wolverines. Ryan Day's club just won the national championship and was clearly the most talented team in the country right now, so Michigan and everyone else in the conference is chasing Ohio State.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Big Ten Network / June 16

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 16

Ohio State Buckeyes take tough loss off of the field, though a chance to rebound is right in front of them

The Ohio State Buckeyes are aiming to take two running backs in the 2025 class, and they’re already halfway there with a commitment from four-star Delaware Hayes (OH) RB Favour Akih.

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

Ohio State Fans Can't Contain Themselves After Cryptic Social Media Post

The Ohio State Buckeyes recently scored a massive recruiting win, securing a commitment from five-star running back Elijah Newman-Hall. But could more commitments be on the way?

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Land-Grant Holy Land / June 16

Ohio State makes a splash in the 2028 class with commitment of RB Elijah Newman-Hall

Plus, a priority target for the Buckeyes is set to commit this week. Ohio State and its various fan accounts have been cryptically tweeting about a handful of commitments over the past several days.

Kirk Herbstreit Snaps Back at Fan For Critical Comments Sunday

ESPN College Football Analyst Kirk Herbstreit is known for his love of college football, his alma mater's team the Ohio State Buckeyes, and his family among many other things.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 15

Former Ohio State Buckeyes Star in Talks for Gargantuan NFL Contract

Former Ohio State Buckeyes star became eligible for a contract extension with the New York Jets this offseason, and it looks like the young wide receiver may be in the process of landing one.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Ohio State Unveils Buckeye Sports Group to Revolutionize NIL

Ohio State University has launched Buckeye Sports Group (BSG), a pioneering Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) initiative that unifies the school’s two primary NIL collectives: The Foundation and The 1870 Society, under one centralized platform.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Ohio State Gets Clear Message From Highly Touted Five-Star

It's safe to say the Ohio State Buckeyes left an impression on one of the top prospects in the 2026 recruiting class. Five-star offensive lineman Darius Gray told On3's Steve Wiltfong on Friday that he had a great visit to the Buckeyes this past week.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Ohio State Lands Extremely Early Commitment From Playmaker

It's too early for recruiting websites to have ranked the top players in the 2028 class. But that didn't stop the Ohio State Buckeyes from landing a running back for that cycle.

Julian Sayin News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 14

Ohio State Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin Facing One Burning Question

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin is certainly under a mountain of pressure heading into the 2025 college football season. Not only is Sayin

Ohio State unveils flashy new court design

The Ohio State basketball program has officially unveiled a brand new court design for Value City Arena at Schottenstein Center. The gray floor will be surrounded by scarlet trim and feature two distinct and interchangeable mid-court logos: The traditional block “O” and the “Buckeyes” logo in script font.

Ryan Day News / Ohio State Buckeyes on SI / June 14

Pressure Mounting for Ryan Day, Ohio State Concerning 5-Star QB Recruit

The Ohio State Buckeyes have landed multiple five-star quarterback recruits in recent years, bagging both Julian Sayin and Tavien St. Clair. Both of them are on the roster heading into 2025.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Athlon Sports / June 13

Ohio State Football Gets Good News on Chances to Land Coveted Playmaker on Friday

The top prospect from Indiana in the 2026 class has narrowed his recruitment down to four schools. The Ohio State Buckeyes are among the candidates. On3's Hayes Fawcett reported Friday that three-star wideout Jerquaden Guilford has Ohio State in his final four, along with the Michigan Wolverines, Indiana Hoosiers and Ole Miss Rebels.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / A to Z Sports / June 13

Ohio State set to host No. 1 QB recruit, but deep-pocketed SEC rival could up the ante to stay favorites

Baton Rouge (La.) Dunham School’s five-star quarterback Elijah Haven, the top-ranked signal-caller in the 2027 recruiting cycle, is visiting Ohio State

Ohio State Buckeyes News / Last Word On Sports / June 13

The Ohio State 2028 Recruiting Class Has Its First Commitment

With how fast the college football landscape is moving, thinking a year in advance is a challenge. That is no worry for Carlos Locklyn and the rest of the Ohio State coaching staff.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / The Spun / June 12

Ohio State Athletic Director Not Happy With 2025 Schedule

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a few tough games on their 2025 schedule as they work to retain their national championship. But while the games may not look so daunting, Ohio State's athletic director still has a fairly big complaint about the schedule.

Ohio State Buckeyes News / NIL on SI / June 11

Star Ohio State football commit Brady Edmunds using NIL money for the greater good

2027 QB prospect Brady Edmunds is another cycle away before stepping on Ohio State's football field, but he's not wasting anytime putting his NIL dollars to good use.

Lee Corso News / Yardbarker / June 10

Lee Corso's final 'College GameDay' appearance will represent full-circle moment

When college football legend Lee Corso makes his final "College GameDay" appearance this fall, it will mark a return to where it all began almost 40 years ago.

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Ohio State Buckeyes News / NIL on SI / June 9

Ohio State launches groundbreaking NIL initiative for Buckeye sports

After Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House vs. NCAA settlement on Friday, collegiate athletics changed forever. Now, teams are trying to keep up with the changing landscape, while trying to allocate the new 'salary cap'.

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.