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The NCAA has adopted a 'five‑for‑five' eligibility rule that permits athletes to compete for five seasons within a five‑year period, effective this fall. The change directly benefits Ohio State football, where at least 20 scholarship players may gain an additional year of play.
Austin Miller, a 15‑year‑old wide receiver from Southern California, announced his verbal commitment to Ohio State on June 22, joining a recruiting class that already boasts dozens of scholarship offers.
The university’s board of trustees has green‑lighted a $31 million project to replace the stadium’s video board and sound system, add a new playing surface and improve connectivity, with work slated for completion in 2027.
Jeremiah Smith, an Iron Buckeye for his work in the weight room, is positioning himself as a leader for a Buckeyes squad brimming with newcomers, blending on‑field ambition with off‑field mentorship.
The Buckeyes secured a verbal pledge from Prince Goldsby, a top-ranked linebacker from the Kansas City area, who cited the program's coaches, players and fan base as decisive factors.