The conversation revealed how Ohio State’s recruiting approach now more closely resembles NFL roster management, with considerations for “salary cap” (NIL budget), positional value, and development timelines all factoring into decisions that previously might have been simply about collecting the highest-ranked players available.

The Ohio State Buckeyes finally avoided stumbling against the rival Wolverines, helping to set up what might be Ryan Day's most successful campaign to date. That's a loft ambition, of course, considering the Buckeyes just won the College Football Playoff (CFP) a year ago.

As the Ohio State football team prepares for either Texas A&M or Miami in the Cotton Bowl Classic, the recruiting train keeps rolling. Currently, the Buckeyes have seven committed players in the 2027 class, but that number could jump to eight very soon. Four-star linebacker Quinton Cypher is down to four schools, and OSU has made the cut.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- One of the nation’s top receivers, in any recruiting class, has reclassified to the 2027 class. Eric McFarland, who attends Florida’s IMG Academy, officially changed from the 2028 to the 2027 class on Wednesday. He’s the No. 23 overall prospect and No. 5 receiver in the 247Sports composite rankings.

The LSU Tigers, Oregon Ducks, Texas A&M Aggies, Ohio State Buckeyes, and Georgia Bulldogs are among the top schools in his process, according to Rivals. Lane Kiffin and the LSU Tigers are looking to make an early impression on the coveted pass-catcher as he prepares for a critical offseason in both his development and recruitment.

The North Forney star originally wanted to sign with Ohio State, but landed with Tennessee due to pressure from his family.

COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State’s 2026 recruiting class is now signed, and the Buckeyes are set to play in the Cotton Bowl in just about two weeks. But putting together the 2027 class is now at the forefront of the program’s recruiting efforts.

Cecilia (La.) four-star wide receiver Braylon Calais has blossomed into one of America's top pass-catchers with program across the country entering his recruitm