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Ohio State's Roster Shakeup: Key Transfers and Returns

1/13/2026

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Summary

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Twenty-nine Ohio State players entered the transfer portal, triggering urgent roster adjustments.
The Buckeyes added safety Earl Little Jr. from Florida State and Terry Moore from Duke to bolster the defense.
Bo Jackson will return for the 2026 season, a crucial development for the offense.
Ohio State is pursuing wide receiver Mylan Graham, who is considering a return amid a reshuffled receiving corps after multiple departures.

History

Historical Context

The NCAA launched the transfer portal on October 15, 2018, allowing student-athletes to transfer schools more freely. This change has led to significant roster shifts, with Ohio State seeing 29 players enter the portal. As teams adapt, including the addition of players like Earl Little Jr. from Florida State, the evolving landscape may reshape recruitment and player retention strategies in collegiate athletics.

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Story summary

Twenty-nine Ohio State players entered the transfer portal, triggering urgent roster adjustments.
The Buckeyes added safety Earl Little Jr. from Florida State and Terry Moore from Duke to bolster the defense.
Bo Jackson will return for the 2026 season, a crucial development for the offense.
Ohio State is pursuing wide receiver Mylan Graham, who is considering a return amid a reshuffled receiving corps after multiple departures.

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