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Jamir Perez leads new offers as Ohio State spring game brings key visitors

Jamir Perez leads new offers as Ohio State spring game brings key visitors

Jamir Perez is one of a handful of players who added an Ohio State offer at the Buckeyes 2025 spring game.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State commitments, key targets arrive for Buckeyes spring game weekend

Ohio State commitments, key targets arrive for Buckeyes spring game weekend

Ohio State has a number of very important prospects visiting for the Buckeyes 2025 spring football game.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State lands key commitment from in-state star lineman Sam Greer

Ohio State lands key commitment from in-state star lineman Sam Greer

Ohio State has added a major commitment in its 2026 recruiting class from in-state standout Sam Greer.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 51-100

Rivals250 Commitment Predictions: Nos. 51-100

Four-star receiver Naeem Burroughs committed to Clemson earlier this month.

 • Adam Gorney
Big Ten Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects

Big Ten Spotlight: Comparing top 2026 standouts to NFL Draft prospects

Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 player in the 2026 Rivals250, reminds us of big-time Ohio State OL Josh Simmons.

 • Greg Smith
Ranking the 10 biggest commitments after a massive weekend

Ranking the 10 biggest commitments after a massive weekend

Four-star receiver Naeem Burroughs committed to Clemson over the weekend, part of a huge recruiting run for the Tigers.

 • Adam Gorney
Three Predictions: North Carolina, Oregon, Iowa State

Three Predictions: North Carolina, Oregon, Iowa State

Tight end Mack Sutter is among the elite players at that position from the Midwest that UNC coach Bill Belichick wants.

 • Greg Smith
Ohio State lands in-state four-star OT Max Riley

Ohio State lands in-state four-star OT Max Riley

Rivals breaks down the commitment of four-star OT Maxwell Riley to Ohio State.

 • Greg Smith
Ohio lineman and top Ohio State priority Max Riley commits to Buckeyes

Ohio lineman and top Ohio State priority Max Riley commits to Buckeyes

Ohio State has landed a key in-state commitment from 2025 offensive lineman Max Riley.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State, Tyler Bowen resetting offensive line board ahead of busy spring

Ohio State, Tyler Bowen resetting offensive line board ahead of busy spring

Tyler Bowen has reset the offensive line recruiting board at Ohio State in the month he's been with the Buckeyes.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits coming into focus as spring nears

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Visits coming into focus as spring nears

USC could have a substantial lead for five-star cornerback Duvay Williams.

 • Adam Gorney
Tyler Bowen making good first impression on Ohio State recruiting targets

Tyler Bowen making good first impression on Ohio State recruiting targets

COLUMBUS—Ohio State still hasn't officially announced the hiring of Tyler Bowen but the Buckeyes new offensive line

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Three Predictions: Clemson, Illinois, Michigan

Three Predictions: Clemson, Illinois, Michigan

Four-star offensive lineman Adam Guthrie is ranked No. 211 in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • Greg Smith
Ohio State must create recruiting momentum after national title win

Ohio State must create recruiting momentum after national title win

Ohio State's recruiting momentum following its national championship has been slowed a bit by coaching changes and NIL.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State offensive line recruiting, Vic Singleton makes surprise choice

Ohio State offensive line recruiting, Vic Singleton makes surprise choice

Justin Frye's departure puts Ohio State in a unique position as many 2026 linemen are working toward a decision.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State celebration Sunday sets tone for in-state standouts

Ohio State celebration Sunday sets tone for in-state standouts

Ohio State is beginning to work on its in-state foundation in the 2026 recruiting class.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State recruits on national championship: Never a doubt

Ohio State recruits on national championship: Never a doubt

Ohio State won the national championship on Monday night and a lot of top prospects are excited.

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 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable discussion

Rivals Rankings Week: Roundtable discussion

The latest rankings release for the 2026 class has wrapped up and there were plenty of controversial decisions.

 • Staff
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2026 class

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Focus shifts to the 2026 class

Several programs are trying to flip five-star QB Brady Smigiel away from his Florida State commitment.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Potential for chaos as signing day approaches

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Potential for chaos as signing day approaches

Oklahoma and Ohio State appear to be mainstays for four-star defensive lineman Deuce Geralds.

 • Adam Gorney
Midwest Rumor Mill: Latest buzz after prospects return from key visits

Midwest Rumor Mill: Latest buzz after prospects return from key visits

Four-star CB Elbert Hill of Akron, Ohio, continues to show an extreme interest in Michigan after another visit.

 • Greg Smith
Mizzou culture catches eye of four-star Maxwell Riley

Mizzou culture catches eye of four-star Maxwell Riley

Missouri hosted Rivals250 offensive tackle Maxwell Riley for an unofficial visit July 29.

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 • Kenny Van Doren
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest chatter as season nears its mid-point

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Latest chatter as season nears its mid-point

Four-star South Carolina linebacker commit Keenan Britt visited Florida over the weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down key thoughts from impressive Ohio State recruiting weekend

Breaking down key thoughts from impressive Ohio State recruiting weekend

Key thoughts and notes from Ohio State's biggest recruiting—thus far—of the 2024 Buckeyes football season.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Analyzing Ohio State recruiting priorities for pivotal October stretch

Analyzing Ohio State recruiting priorities for pivotal October stretch

There are a number of key things for Ohio State to accomplish on the recruiting trail in October.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Examining key visitors as Ohio State returns home for battle with Iowa

Examining key visitors as Ohio State returns home for battle with Iowa

Ohio State will host a number of key recruiting targets as the Buckeyes return home for big game against Iowa.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Midwest Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

Midwest Spotlight: Four programs that have surprised in recruiting

Several other programs are working to flip Indiana wide receiver commit Davion Chandler.

 • Greg Smith
2026 four-star OL Maxwell Riley enjoys latest visit to Michigan State

2026 four-star OL Maxwell Riley enjoys latest visit to Michigan State

Class of 2026 four-star offensive tackle Maxwell Riley discusses his latest trip to East Lansing.

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 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Midwest Rumor Mill: Standout prospects return from weekend visits

Midwest Rumor Mill: Standout prospects return from weekend visits

Four-star linebacker Cam Thomas attended Kentucky's game against Georgia over the weekend.

 • Greg Smith
Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

Ten biggest visits on tap for this weekend

South Carolina has a huge weekend ahead for hosting recruits, none bigger than Deuce Geralds, the No. 12 player in 2026.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state?

The updated state rankings for the 2026 class have been released. Kevin Brown leads the way in Pennsylvania.

 • Staff
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Gameday visits coming into focus

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Gameday visits coming into focus

Four-star receiver Samuel Turner is committed to Georgia Tech but an SEC program is pushing hard to flip him.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Five-star Immanuel Iheanacho ranks No. 5 in the updated 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Mizzou visit "exceeded expectations" for four-star OL Maxwell Riley

Mizzou visit "exceeded expectations" for four-star OL Maxwell Riley

The No. 9 prospect in the 2026 class has a "great time" during weekend visit with Missouri.

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 • Sean Williams
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects mapping out visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Top prospects mapping out visits

Five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons will be visiting several SEC programs later this month.

 • Adam Gorney
Rankings Spotlight: Five questions after critical June evaluations

Rankings Spotlight: Five questions after critical June evaluations

Five-star LSU commit Harlem Berry played like the No. 1 RB in the 2025 Rivals250 at the Rivals Five-Star.

 • Adam Friedman
Elite 2026 OT Maxwell Riley discusses top seven schools

Elite 2026 OT Maxwell Riley discusses top seven schools

Elite four-star OT Maxwell Riley has trimmed his list to seven schools. He discussed the choices with Rivals.

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 • Greg Smith
Four-star ‘26 OT recaps visit to Alabama, conversations with coaching staff

Four-star ‘26 OT recaps visit to Alabama, conversations with coaching staff

The latest on elite four-star OL Maxwell Riley.

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 • Jack Knowlton
Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss biggest debates

Rivals Rankings Week: Analysts discuss biggest debates

Adam Gorney believes Madden Williams is going to make him look smart down the road.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state for the 2026 class?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who's No. 1 in every state for the 2026 class?

Five-star linebacker Tyler Atkinson is the top-ranked 2026 prospect in the state of Georgia.

 • Staff
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 defensive linemen

Five-star defensive end Jahkeem Stewart has a firm hold on the top spot in the 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Five-star offensive lineman Immanuel Iheanacho jumped up the national rankings to No. 8 in the Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart remains atop the refreshed 2026 Rivals250 rankings.

 • Adam Gorney
Midwest Spotlight: Four big rankings questions heading into the summer

Midwest Spotlight: Four big rankings questions heading into the summer

Four-star quarterback Tavien St. Clair has worked his way into the five-star discussion this offseason.

 • Greg Smith
Priorities coming into focus for Ohio State target Max Riley

Priorities coming into focus for Ohio State target Max Riley

Ohio State offensive line target Max Riley has his recruiting priorities sorted heading into pivotal summer visits.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Key recruiting thoughts from Ohio State spring game weekend

Key recruiting thoughts from Ohio State spring game weekend

The biggest takeaways from another big recruiting weekend at Ohio State.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ohio State commits, Class of 2026 are Buckeyes spring game recruiting focus

Ohio State commits, Class of 2026 are Buckeyes spring game recruiting focus

Ohio State is setting up for another major recruiting weekend focused on its current commits and the Class of 2026.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
2026 four-star OL Maxwell Riley had a 'great time' on Michigan State visit

2026 four-star OL Maxwell Riley had a 'great time' on Michigan State visit

Four-star offensive lineman Maxwell Riley, one of the highest-ranked prospects in the 2026 class, discusses MSU visit.

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 • Ryan O'Bleness
Ohio State recruiting priorities with Buckeyes spring game on deck

Ohio State recruiting priorities with Buckeyes spring game on deck

Ohio State has had a successful spring but with the spring game coming, where are the priorities now for Buckeyes?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Midwest Spotlight: Five programs off to strong starts for 2026

Midwest Spotlight: Five programs off to strong starts for 2026

Four-star running back Messiah Mickens committed to Penn State last August.

 • Greg Smith
East Coast Spotlight: Five programs off to strong starts for 2026

East Coast Spotlight: Five programs off to strong starts for 2026

Four-star running back Messiah Mickens committed to Penn State in August.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

Rivals Rankings Week: Who is the top-ranked prospect from each state?

We've released our new 2026 rankings for 27 states plus Washington D.C., and Jahkeem Stewart rules Louisiana.

 • Adam Friedman
Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Rivals Rankings Week: Storylines to follow with top 2026 offensive linemen

Five-star Jackson Cantwell is the top-ranked offensive lineman in the 2026 Rivals250.

 • John Garcia Jr.
Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Tuesdays with Gorney: New 2026 Rivals250 released

Check out a position-by-position breakdown of the updated Rivals250 for the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Big visits taking place across the country

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Big visits taking place across the country

Five-star safety Jonah Williams recently visited LSU.

 • Adam Gorney
Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Rivals recruiting buzz: Ten most intriguing visits this weekend

Five-star athlete DJ Pickett is set to visit an SEC powerhouse this weekend.

 • Adam Gorney
Breaking down the top OL in the 2026 class

Breaking down the top OL in the 2026 class

Five-star Jackson Cantwell is the highest-ranked offensive lineman in the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Prospects planning spring visits

Five-star Winston Watkins has hit the reset button on his recruitment following his decommitment from Colorado.

 • Adam Gorney
Who did Michigan State offer in January?

Who did Michigan State offer in January?

A comprehensive list of every prospect Michigan State offered in January.

 • Dylan Callaghan-Croley
Weekly Upload: Who could commit next, Sisley sets visit, Junior day news

Weekly Upload: Who could commit next, Sisley sets visit, Junior day news

The latest installment of the Weekly Upload breaks down new football offers, upcoming Trent Sisley visit and more.

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 • Dub Jellison
Purdue football stays busy on the road, sending out 10+ new offers

Purdue football stays busy on the road, sending out 10+ new offers

Monday marked another busy day on the road for the Purdue football coaching staff during the NCAA contact period.

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 • Dub Jellison
Ohio State and Julian Sayin, new offers out of Buckeyes junior day

Ohio State and Julian Sayin, new offers out of Buckeyes junior day

Ohio State and Julian Sayin appears to be moving forward, Buckeyes get busy with new offers after Junior Day

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Big recruiting weekend on tap as Ohio State hosts key targets

Big recruiting weekend on tap as Ohio State hosts key targets

Ohio State has a number of key recruiting targets expected in Columbus for a rare January visit weekend.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz continues as Early Signing Period approaches

Recruiting Rumor Mill: Buzz continues as Early Signing Period approaches

Clemson is climbing for four-star Jontae Gilbert after a weekend visit.

 • Adam Gorney
Player parents makes impact on 2026 OL Maxwell Riley during Michigan visit

Player parents makes impact on 2026 OL Maxwell Riley during Michigan visit

Michigan visit resonates with 2026 four-star OL Maxwell Riley.

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 • Josh Henschke
Reggie Powers reopens his recruitment, looking ahead to in-state 2026 class

Reggie Powers reopens his recruitment, looking ahead to in-state 2026 class

Safety prospect Reggie Powers has decommitted from Michigan State. Does that mean anything for Ohio State?

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Ten Midwest recruits featured in the initial 2026 Rivals100

Ten Midwest recruits featured in the initial 2026 Rivals100

Five-star receiver Chris Henry has made an early commitment to Ohio State.

 • Clint Cosgrove
Ten programs that could sign top classes in 2026

Ten programs that could sign top classes in 2026

Five-star Jahkeem Stewart is ranked No. 2 in the initial Rivals rankings for the 2026 class.

 • Adam Gorney
Chris Henry is a five-star, Buckeyes hosting top 2025 tight end target

Chris Henry is a five-star, Buckeyes hosting top 2025 tight end target

Ohio State commit Chris Henry is an early 5-star prospect and 2025 TE Nate Roberts ready for a return to Columbus.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
New Virginia Tech football offer: Maxwell Riley

New Virginia Tech football offer: Maxwell Riley

Virginia Tech has offered Avon Lake (Ohio) 2026 offensive lineman Maxwell Riley. Here's a quick look at him.

 • Tim Sullivan
2026 OL Maxwell Riley dishes on midweek visit to Michigan, camp experience

2026 OL Maxwell Riley dishes on midweek visit to Michigan, camp experience

2026 OL Maxwell Riley enjoyed a midweek visit and the full camp experience at Michigan.

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 • Josh Henschke
Maxwell Riley talks latest Ohio State visit, Buckeyes begin camp season

Maxwell Riley talks latest Ohio State visit, Buckeyes begin camp season

The latest in Ohio State recruiting news, notes and rumors as the Buckeyes keep fighting on the trail.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Michigan offensive line pedigree sticks out to 2026 OL Maxwell Riley

Michigan offensive line pedigree sticks out to 2026 OL Maxwell Riley

Michigan's offensive line pedigree sticks out to 2026 OL Maxwell Riley.

 • Josh Henschke
Ohio State to host number of key recruits for Buckeyes 2023 spring game

Ohio State to host number of key recruits for Buckeyes 2023 spring game

Recruiting is a non-stop business and there aren't many places in the country that do it at the level Ohio State does.

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 • Jeremy Birmingham
Three-Point Stance: Ohio State WRs, RCS in Cincy, Midwest 2026 prospects

Three-Point Stance: Ohio State WRs, RCS in Cincy, Midwest 2026 prospects

The Buckeyes maintain their unbelievable momentum at the receiver position by adding four-star Mylan Graham.

 • Clint Cosgrove