With 44 new players on the roster and 47 players gone from last season, we take a look at how Ohio State’s roster stacks up at every position with the transfer portal now closed.

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#BOOM Former Georgia cornerback Dominick Kelly commits to Ohio State.

Ohio State has added 13 transfers — highlighted by Alabama teammates James Smith, Qua Russaw and Cam Calhoun, plus Baylor kicker Connor Hawkins — while losing 30 scholarship players to the transfer portal. We’re tracking all of the movement here ⤵️

#BOOM Former Alabama, Utah and Michigan cornerback Cam Calhoun commits to Ohio State.

#BOOM Ohio State adds a veteran running back for the 2026 season as Florida transfer Ja’Kobi Jackson commits to the Buckeyes for his seventh year of college football.

Kenyatta Jackson Jr. is running it back.

#BOOM Former Baylor kicker Connor Hawkins commits to Ohio State.

Carson Hinzman announces his return to Ohio State in 2026, giving the Buckeyes a building block as they strive to improve their offensive line play.

James Laurinaitis will be the 29th former Ohio State player inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin and running back Bo Jackson earned freshman All-American honors from the Football Writers Association of America.

A discussion of "the Transfer Portal is making me like college football less" and other intrusive thoughts you might be having.

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Ohio State tight end Max Klare has declared for the NFL draft after one season with the Buckeyes, forgoing his final year of eligibility.

#BOOM Former Duke safety Terry Moore commits to the Buckeyes.

Ohio State still has major needs to fill at kicker, cornerback and defensive end while continuing to pursue potential transfer additions at many other positions.

#BOOM Former Florida State safety Earl Little Jr. is transferring to Ohio State.

Brandon Inniss announces he will stay at Ohio State for his senior season.

What should a football team do when a starter consistently fails to live up to expectations?

Ohio State forward Brandon Noel is out indefinitely with a foot injury he sustained against Nebraska on Monday.

Two-time unanimous All-American safety Caleb Downs declares for the 2026 NFL draft after one season at Alabama and two seasons at Ohio State.

James Peoples is transferring to Penn State.

Ohio State wide receiver Quincy Porter is entering the transfer portal. Porter was a five-star prospect in the 2025 class.

The Cotton Bowl loss wasn't a fluke, it was a trend. Film Study dives into the end-of-season autopsy to look at the executional errors that cost the Buckeyes a repeat.

Former Ohio State cornerback Bryce West is transferring to Wisconsin to play for former Buckeye defensive lineman and assistant coach Luke Fickell.

#BOOM Former UCF defensive tackle John Walker, the highest-rated signee in Golden Knights' history, is transferring to Ohio State.

C.J. Hicks is joining Brian Hartline at USF, transferring to South Florida for his final year of college football.

James Peoples' next hurdle will be finding a new school as he becomes the 10th Ohio State scholarship player to enter the transfer portal.

Ohio State defensive ends Dominic Kirks and Logan George are entering the transfer portal, making it three DE departures in one day for the Buckeyes.

Ohio State is reportedly set to hire Cortez Hankton, formerly of LSU, as its new wide receivers coach.

Ohio State quarterback Lincoln Kienholz announced he will enter the transfer portal with two years of eligibility remaining.

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Happy Keep The U Broken Day ‼️

Preview: Miami brings a serious test for Ohio State's OL fixes as Ryan Day returns to calling plays at the start of do-or-die season for the Buckeyes’ repeat championship hopes.

No. 2 Ohio State battles No. 10 Miami in the CFP quarterfinals at the Cotton Bowl, which means it's time for you to win a gift card to Eleven Warriors Dry Goods!

Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin has been named the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year over Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney and three other candidates. www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...

Northwestern is reportedly hiring Chip Kelly as its new offensive coordinator.

#BOOM 247Sports' No. 1 prospect in the class of 2027, five-star defensive end DJ Jacobs, has committed to Ohio State.

In the winter of 2003, the dynasty broke, the illusion faded, and the U was never the same. Click here to download the Cotton Bowl Game Poster: www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-f...

Tegra Tshabola is listed as doubtful for the Cotton Bowl, but all of Ohio State's other starters are slated to be available vs. Miami.

We take a look at how Ohio State’s depth chart stacks up at every position entering its College Football Playoff quarterfinal vs. Miami.

Ohio State’s first priority on defense vs. Miami should be containing the threat of freshman receiving sensation Malachi Toney.

Highlights and a few observations from Ohio State's open practice window before it plays Miami in the College Football Playoff.

Kyle Whittingham has emerged as Michigan’s top target to be its new head coach, according to multiple reports.

After nearly doubling its sacks allowed total for the season against Indiana, Ohio State's offensive line is getting back to basics while Julian Sayin works for quicker decisions.

Miami was an 11.5-point favorite over Ohio State as it was attempting to repeat as national champions. Twenty-three years, the shoes are on the other feet.

Rueben Bain Jr. said Julian Sayin does things you wouldn’t expect from a young quarterback while Francis Mauigoa always knew his high school teammate Carnell Tate would be great.

Across The Shield: Chris Olave catches 10 passes for 148 yards and two scores, Lathan Ransom makes a game-sealing interception and Quinshon Judkins suffers a season-ending injury.

Jeremiah Smith played through a quad strain at the end of the season but says he’s fully healthy now, and Keenan Bailey is spending more time with Ohio State's receivers.