The Buckeyes have also been slow to recruit and pay top dollars with NIL money in the portal. This off-season, Ohio State seems to have taken a different approach, where they have added a lot more transfers to the program. They had to do this partially because they had 30 players leave the team through the portal this offseason.

The deadline to declare for the 2026 NFL Draft is approaching. These Ohio State football players have decisions to make.

The Hurricanes continue to make moves in the transfer portal as they also prepare for the College Football Playoff National Championship Game.

Ohio State does it again in the transfer portal, landing commitments from two SEC defenders in what appears to be a package deal. Former Alabama Crimson Tide starters James Smith and Qua Russaw have both committed to the Buckeyes. Each entered college as a five-star recruit and both rank among the top players available in the portal this cycle.

Justyn Martin is leaving Maryland for Ohio State to stay within the Big Ten realm, Greg Biggins of On3/Rivals reported on Monday. Except Martin once became considered a high-profile find for UCLA. The Bruins landed the dynamic dual-threat out of nearby Inglewood High. UCLA at the time landed the nation's No. 16 overall QB and a four-star.

Ohio State has signed former Duke safety Terry Moore, who will join the Buckeyes for his final year of eligibility.

Ohio State reinforces its 2026 roster by landing All-ACC safety Terry Moore and Earl Little Jr., while securing the return of RB Bo Jackson.