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Ohio State Secures Key Commitment, Boosts 2026 Class Ranking

10/15/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Landry Brede of Mentor, Ohio, flipped from NC State to Ohio State, boosting the 2026 class to 21 commitments.
Ohio State's 2026 class ranks No. 9 nationally.
The class includes four other offensive linemen besides Brede.
The Buckeyes are pursuing cornerback Jay Timmons, a Florida State commit, who will visit in November.
They also eye five-star running back Kemon Spell, who recently decommitted from Penn State.

History

Historical Context

In 2002, the NCAA introduced new recruiting rules, allowing teams like Ohio State to enhance their talent acquisition strategies. This shift followed Ohio State's national championship victory over Miami, which ended the Hurricanes' 34-game winning streak. The changes have since influenced team compositions and competitive dynamics, with Ohio State's 2026 recruiting class currently ranked No. 9 nationally.

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Story summary

Landry Brede of Mentor, Ohio, flipped from NC State to Ohio State, boosting the 2026 class to 21 commitments.
Ohio State's 2026 class ranks No. 9 nationally.
The class includes four other offensive linemen besides Brede.
The Buckeyes are pursuing cornerback Jay Timmons, a Florida State commit, who will visit in November.
They also eye five-star running back Kemon Spell, who recently decommitted from Penn State.

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