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Initial doubts about Garwey Dual’s fit at Syracuse have given way to cautious optimism as his recent performances suggest a player ready to contribute on both ends of the floor.
Ohio State is chasing a $1 million NIL prospect amid a high-stakes recruiting duel with Tennessee, with a decision expected in three weeks.
David D.J. Jacobs Jr., the nation’s leading edge rusher, remains uncommitted to Ohio State as Miami and Georgia intensify their pursuit, leveraging family ties and a history of flipping elite prospects.
The 2025 season was a down year for Memphis-area teams, but new transfer dynamics and a promising 2027 class bring renewed hope.
Marcus Fakatou, a five-star defensive lineman, chose Ohio State over Texas and Georgia, citing coach Larry Johnson’s family connection as a pivotal factor. His commitment brings the Buckeyes to 18 pledges for the class of 2027.
The Buckeyes have added a top defensive lineman to their 2027 class while eyeing two more elite prospects who are set to announce their choices in the coming weeks.
Five‑star defensive lineman Marcus Fakatou is set to announce his college choice on Monday, a decision that could reshape Ohio State's 2027 recruiting class.
Marcus Fakatou, a coveted defensive line talent, has canceled visits to Oregon and Notre Dame, focusing on Ohio State, Georgia and Texas, with the Buckeyes emerging as the heavy favorite.
From a mid‑season crisis to a championship‑winning climax, the 2024 Ohio State Buckeyes overcame early setbacks, rallying around senior leadership and dramatic plays that defined a storybook season.
With a commitment looming, Bailey weighs Ohio State, Louisville and Colorado, drawn by a historic pipeline of Glenville alumni and personal connections with the Buckeyes’ staff.
From Duke’s 1990 upset of UNLV to the rise of future NBA icons, the 1990s set a benchmark for college basketball that still fuels debates today.
The final Ohio State camp of 2026 brought together a roster of future Buckeyes, including Jett Harrison, Brady Edmunds, and a host of four‑star recruits who impressed coaches and earned scholarship offers.
Multiple Rivals predictions and a recent campus visit have heightened expectations that Marcus Fakatou will join Ohio State's 2027 class, a move that could reshape the team's defensive line and improve a recruiting class currently ranked near the bottom of the decade.
DJ Jacobs, a five-star edge prospect, pledged his future to the Ohio State Buckeyes after a surprise campus visit, citing the program as his future home. His commitment underscores the impact of longtime defensive line coach Larry Johnson, who has secured multiple top talents despite his age.
Top prospect Tyzon Swann, a five-star defensive end from Maryland, toured Ohio State’s football camp, praising the staff, community and the legacy of defensive line coach Larry Johnson, while outlining his recruitment timeline.
A look at the standout rushers shaping the Memphis high school football landscape, from three‑star standouts to record‑breaking performers.
Marcus Fakatou, a five‑star defensive lineman from California, visited Ohio State and praised coach Larry Johnson, while the Buckeyes already hold commitments from DJ Jacobs and Wyatt Smith. Analysts expect his commitment soon, favoring Ohio State.
The New York Knicks will meet the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals on Tuesday night, with the franchise poised to capture its first championship in more than five decades. The series revives the memory of the 1999 rematch and highlights enduring connections to Tennessee volunteers.
The NCAA’s removal of transfer penalties has sparked a wave of high‑profile moves, reshaping rosters and widening the gap between major and minor programs.
The race for elite defensive tackle Kasi Currie has intensified as the 2026 recruiting cycle reaches its climax, with Ohio State hoping a late-campus visit can flip the script.
The camp, held at Penn State’s facilities in State College, featured notable prospects such as Nick Anderson, Tony Johnson Jr., Drew Sheridan and others, offering coaches a first‑look at future talent.
Ohio State's defensive line welcomes a powerful newcomer in freshman Khary Wilder, whose size and early enrollment have coach Larry Johnson optimistic about an immediate role.
Ohio State has added four transfers ranked in the top 100 by The Athletic, including linebacker Christian Alliegro, safety Terry Moore, defensive tackle James Smith, and safety Earl Little Jr., each bringing experience and talent to the program.
Ohio State's defense is thriving thanks to emerging talent, yet a depleted offensive line raises questions for the upcoming season.