If we can use him like UGA did Bowers, it will make life easier for whichever new QB is our starter. I'm really looking forward to seeing how Day and Hartline integrate him with the offense.

mattynokes said:

"...from a sleazy lawyer, who is now disbarred."

Let's not forget this part!

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Was that before or after we tried to make him the honorary captain for the first game of the season?

It's all headed for a North vs South league with about 32 teams each centered on the B1G and SEC as the divisions. Tiara left our will be a subdivision or new Division II. THE NCAA will only have control over non football sports at schools in the future

BB73 said:

But unfortunately we also need an asterisk for “didn’t report stuff after getting 2 emails from a lawyer”.

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"...from a sleazy lawyer, who is now disbarred."

Let's not forget this part!

And in a new development, defensive tackle prospect Khary Wilder is expected to be in Columbus this weekend. The 6-foot-4, 250-pound defensive lineman has been a relative newcomer to the national recruiting scene and he has visits to Ohio State, Notre Dame, Washington and UCLA set up. Larry Johnson and Matt Patricia stopped by California last week to check in on Wilder and the duo will have another prime opportunity to convince the fast-rising prospect to join the Buckeyes.

Ohio State playmaker named as one of the players that isn’t being talked about enough in the national college football landscape​

Ohio State’s offense was led by Jeremiah Smith as a freshman last season, and he commanded the attention of opposing defenses from Week 1 onward.

The Buckeyes ran their offense through Smith, and that will likely be the case again in 2025. As a sophomore, the star wideout is expected to have an even bigger season as he continues to develop.

That should open up opportunities for his teammates, who could thrive as secondary options. One of Ohio State’s biggest transfer portal additions is among those expected to benefit.

National Outlet Names Ohio State TE Max Klare as a Player Not Being Talked About Enough​

On3 recently compiled a list of 10 college football players who aren’t receiving enough attention heading into the 2025 season. Ohio State’s new tight end, Max Klare, was included on that list.

“You could also probably put receiver Carnell Tate on this list, but Klare steps in to help Ohio State’s passing attack as the Buckeyes reload after winning the national title. A transfer from Purdue, Klare had 51 catches for 685 yards for the Boilermakers and could be even more dangerous when surrounded by the best receiving corps in college football. Quarterback Julian Sayin is the projected starter, and he’ll have plenty of weapons at his disposal this fall.”

Klare had a breakout year with the Purdue Boilermakers last season, recording 685 receiving yards and four touchdowns. The talented tight end enters Ohio State with two years of eligibility remaining after a redshirt freshman campaign.
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Ohio State Buckeyes are set to receive a visit from an elite Oregon Ducks commitment who could be a flip candidate​

The Ohio State Buckeyes have 13 commitments in their 2026 recruiting class and currently hold the No. 3-ranked class, according to 247Sports.

Over the next month, Columbus will host a number of key visitors as prospects get a closer look at what the Buckeyes have to offer. The summer months will play a crucial role in shaping how the final class comes together.

Ohio State does not yet have a pass rusher committed, but that could change soon with a high-profile visitor now scheduled to make the trip.

Five-star Oregon commit DE Richard Wesley schedules official visit to Columbus​

Sierra Canyon (CA) defensive end Richard Wesley, a five-star prospect who committed to Oregon in early May, still plans to explore his options. Ohio State will host Wesley for his third official visit, scheduled for August 30. His first official visit will be to Oregon on June 6, followed by a trip to Texas on June 20 to meet with the Longhorns.

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The talented Wesley is a 6-foot-5, 250-pound pass rusher who is ranked as the No. 2 defensive end in the country, per 247 Sports Composite.

As mentioned, defensive line coach Larry Johnson has yet to secure a commitment for the 2026 class. While flipping Wesley from Oregon would be a challenge, the opportunity is there with an official visit now on the books. Ohio State remains in pursuit of several other top pass-rushing targets they’d love to add to the class.

Looking ahead to the 2025 season, North Carolina transfer Beau Atkinson, along with returners Caden Curry and Kenyatta Jackson, are expected to be the top edge rushers for the Buckeyes following the departures of J.T. Tuimoloau and Jack Sawyer to the NFL Draft.

Getting Wesley on campus so soon after his Oregon commitment is a promising development for Ohio State. Now, it’s a matter of seeing whether the visit takes place as scheduled — and what impact it may have moving forward.

Just sayin': Either he isn't all that committed to Oregon or he's just trying to jack up Oregon's NIL offer.

now that the season and the draft are long in the the books…

where would howard have been drafted had he gone pro after his time at k-state?

any guesses from those of you who followed the draft last year?

BigWoof31 said:

This is the most "checked out" of college football changes I've ever been. I have opinions, but I simply don't have anything to get pissed off about. I figure this is due to a couple of factors:

1). It's all gonna change again in 3-4 years so why get all worked up about it
2). The crazy sport we all grew up on is long gone and dead and has been for sometime. Apathy reigns supreme
3). I'm getting too old to care anymore - just watch the games and enjoy.

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1. Yep. And it's all very reactionary. If your favorite team didn't get into the BCS national championship game, let's change the formula so that your team SHOULD HAVE made it. See? Now it's better and fixed. I don't have a resolution, since you won't find the flaws in a system until the flaws punch you in the nuts.
2. Agreed. I used to love bowl season. I'd watch pretty much every game. When all the jerks out there were whining about the number of bowl games, I was in here complaining because I found 1 night that didn't have a bowl game. When Ohio State lost to Missouri I realized the bowl season doesn't matter. And when I stepped back, I realized that it hasn't meant anything for a long time. It probably hasn't meant much since the late 90's. And even then - did it really matter much before the BCS system? And, like you said, apathy reign supreme.
3. Not me. I'm still an angry teenager. I've refused to have birthdays since the mid-90s. My son may surpass my age pretty soon.
Seriously, though, you're right. There's only so many things worth whining about, and none of them are the CFB post-season.

so Friday after work (i only work until noon on Fridays - its good to be me sometimes) - i went and joined that country club - son and I walked 3 holes friday night (it was VERY wet) - Saturday i walked 9 holes in the morning while he was at life guarding class, then went back and walked 9 holes in the afternoon when he got done - we had plans all day sunday so yesterday we went out and played 9 holes before we had a picnic to go to - already planning on playing again tonight - i would say its definitely going to be worth the money

LordJeffBuck said:

Joel Klatt is the next worst thing to Kirk Herbstreit....

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Fox needs to get him a puppy.

This is the most "checked out" of college football changes I've ever been. I have opinions, but I simply don't have anything to get pissed off about. I figure this is due to a couple of factors:

1). It's all gonna change again in 3-4 years so why get all worked up about it
2). The crazy sport we all grew up on is long gone and dead and has been for sometime. Apathy reigns supreme
3). I'm getting too old to care anymore - just watch the games and enjoy.

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That stupid M and the icon second from left are basically one in the same right now.

Just wondering...are the NIL expectations from a recruit from say, South Dakota differ from those of a kid from LA? Comparison of the expectations of a recruit from a larger economic area, versus one from a not-so-high area, and/or those of a recruit from large, class AAAA school versus that of a smaller, maybe 7-on-7 league. Might guess that a school's recruiting strategy might be a tad different as well.