COLUMBUS, Ohio — During one of the slowest times on the college football calendar, Ohio State’s coaching staff is busy on the recruiting trail. Recently, the Buckeyes have sent out a handful of offers for members of the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes as winter conditioning takes place on campus.

Lane Kiffin and Co. are pushing the right buttons for the coveted defender, among final six schools.

Of the five teams with the best odds to win the national championship in 2026, one is Ohio State and three are teams the Buckeyes will play in the regular season.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State’s athletic department brought in $336.1 million in revenue during the 2025 fiscal year, setting a department record. The figure — which was outlined in an NCAA financial report obtained by cleveland.

Lane Kiffin and Co. have turned up the heat for the Louisiana native, eyeing a visit from the No. 2 wideout in the Bayou State.

Rivals’ final Rivals300 five-star rankings for the 2026 class are out, and Ohio State’s fingerprints are everywhere.

Ohio State football will face a talented batch of quarterbacks during the 2026 season, including Arch Manning and Bryce Underwood.

Pete Golding and Co. are swinging for the fences in the 2027 Recruiting Cycle, labeled a "legit contender" for elite running back.